My Strange Shrinking Parents Book

My Strange Shrinking Parents is a beautifully illustrated picture book that blends magical realism with a moving exploration of love, sacrifice, and the immigrant experience.

Told through the eyes of a young boy, this tender story follows parents who arrive from far-off lands with little more than hope and determination. When they can’t afford the things their child needs—a birthday cake, new shoes, school supplies—they find another way to pay: by giving up a little of their height. With each sacrifice, they grow smaller while their son grows up tall and strong.

Zeno Sworder’s evocative text and delicate pencil-and-watercolour illustrations create a heartfelt tale of devotion and resilience. This unforgettable book is a powerful metaphor for the ways parents quietly give of themselves to build a better future for their children.

Perfect for readers young and old, My Strange Shrinking Parents is a story that will stay with you long after the final page.