Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness 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. 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. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in. &nbsp;

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name: A Picture Book

Children's Books

Parappukkaran, Sandhya

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Harry N. Abrams

From author Sandhya Parappukkaranand illustratorMichelle Pereira--the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name--comes Amma's Sari, a tender and endearing picture book about family history, culture, and enduring love &nbsp; My sari is a memory of love. &nbsp; Shreya admires her mother's saris, whose silky swirls embrace her every morning. But her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that the sari attracts. When Sherya asks her mother why she wears a sari, Amma answers the question with family stories brimming with generations of love. &nbsp; In this gentle and empowering picture book with vibrant full-color art, Shreya moves from embarrassment to pride as she learns that Amma's sari is much more than a beautiful piece of clothing. It is also a connection to their shared past and the love and care woven into their family history and heritage.

Amma's Sari: A Picture Book

Literature & Fiction

Amma's Sari is a powerful reflection on connection with family, the acceptance of difference, and the celebration of cultural heritage. 
As a second-generation migrant, 6-year-old Shreya’s life tilts between her life at home and the outside world. 
While her love for family lifts her up, her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that her mother's sari attracts. Searching for balance, Shreya asks questions about her culture. Despite the beautiful stories her mother shares, Shreya’s internal and external struggle continues. 
But when Shreya finds herself lost in a crowd, it's the shimmer of Amma’s sari that leads her to finding pride in her difference. 
Perfect for ages 3 and up.

Amma's Sari

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The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name: A Picture Book

Amma's Sari: A Picture Book

Amma's Sari