Sandhya Parappukkaran

Sandhya Parappukkaran is the author of books like The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name. She left her job as a food technologist so she could put her feet up and read. Then she rediscovered her passion for children’s books. Her stories are inspired by her multicultural experience and include scrumptious food from her South Indian heritage. She resides in Brisbane with her family.

Sandhya Parappukkaran's Titles

Words That Taste Like Home

From author Sandhya Parappukkaran and illustrator Michelle Pereirathe award-winning creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Namecomes Words...

Stay for Dinner

From the storytellers behind the award-winning The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Namecomes a powerful picture book about culture and connection...

Amma's Sari

From author Sandhya Parappukkaranand illustratorMichelle Pereirathe creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Namecomes Amma's Sari, a tender...

Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name A Picture Book

The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name

A warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves and that proclaims no one should ever have to shrink...