{"product_id":"the-boy-who-tried-to-shrink-his-name","title":"The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves and that proclaims no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eencourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness. Perfect for fans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAlma and How She Got Her Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eYour Name Is a Song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this charming picture book is from author Sandhya Parappukkaran and illustrator Michelle Pereira.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he’ll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesn’t feel right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“This sensitive book will make an excellent lead-in to age-appropriate discussions about difference and belonging.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Town Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51208317305120,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4990\/5952\/files\/20260111_155201.jpg?v=1770515872","url":"https:\/\/littletownbooks.net\/products\/the-boy-who-tried-to-shrink-his-name","provider":"Little Town Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}