{"product_id":"9781419761584","title":"Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name","description":"\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name \u003c\/i\u003eencourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness. ​Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAlma and How She Got Her Name\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYour Name Is a Song\u003c\/i\u003e, this charming picture book is from author Sandhya Parappukkaran and illustrator Michelle Pereira.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When 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\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It'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 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"This sensitive book will make an excellent lead-in to age-appropriate discussions about difference and belonging.\" --\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356014170284,"sku":"9781419761584","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/13383373482693.jpg?v=1781631501","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9781419761584","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}