Sandhya Parappukkaran Sandhya Parappukkaran i(21527508 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Words That Taste like Home Sandhya Parappukkaran , Michelle Pereira (illustrator), Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2024 27864312 2024 single work picture book children's 'When Rohan moves to a different country and learns a new language, words from his first language start slipping away until one day there are none left. How will Rohan find the words to tell his grandmother a story again?' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Stay for Dinner Sandhya Parappukkaran , Michelle Pereira (illustrator), Prahran : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2023 27392736 2023 single work picture book children's

'Stay for Dinner is a powerful story that celebrates culture and connection through food, from the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New Illustrator.

'Reshma loves dinnertime with her family. Her family eat with their hands – not just finger food type–eating, but hands-on squishy eating. When she’s invited to stay for dinner at her friends’ places, she finds out that they all eat in different ways. Some go ting ting with their cutlery, and others go click clack with their chopsticks. So what will her friends say when they see her family eat with their hands?'

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1 y separately published work icon Amma's Sari Sandhya Parappukkaran , Michelle Pereira (illustrator), Richmond : Bright Light , 2022 23592296 2022 single work picture book children's '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. But 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. Amma's Sari is a powerful reflection on connection with family, the acceptance of difference, and the celebration of cultural heritage.'

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1 y separately published work icon The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name Sandhya Parappukkaran , Michelle Pereira (illustrator), Richmond : Bright Light , 2021 21527537 2021 single work picture book children's

'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. ​

'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.' ​(Publication summary)
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