Publisher's Synopsis
Winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New IllustratorThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality, and shows how no-one should ever have to shrink themselves down to fit in. When Zimdalamishkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he's got to do something about his long name. When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim - but deep down, it doesn't feel right. It's not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamishkermishkada finds the confidence to step boldly into his long name. For ages 3 and up.
