My Name is Elizabeth! by Annika Dunklee illustrated by Matthew Forsythe

There's not much a child has in this world that is their own, except their name.  And if you have a name that is easily mispronounced, shortened, lengthened, or made into some obnoxious rhyme, then you will surely identify with Elizabeth.

What an adorable book about a little girl who likes her name and definitely does NOT like anyone else changing or shortening it!  Or using some variation as a nickname - her name is ELIZABETH, thankyouverymuch!

Having a first name like "Cassie", I could really relate to Elizabeth.  Oh did kids have fun with my name when I was little, but I just sort of took it.  Elizabeth did not put up with people getting her name wrong - very politely she gets her point across so that all call her by her full given name.   You go girl!

For a great storytime on names, include A Porcupine Named Fluffy by Helen Lester and Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes.  Of course you also need to do the Name Game song!!!