TOO MUCH: MY GREAT BIG NATIVE FAMILY, by Laurel Goodluck and Bridget George, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Jan. 23, 2024, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 4-8)
A boy tries to shine on his own in Too Much: My Great Big Native Family, by Laurel Goodluck and Bridget George.
When Russell gets a part in the school play, he lights up like a shining star—and he can’t wait to tell his big, boisterous Native family the exciting news. But catching their attention when they all get together feels impossible; no matter where they go, they seem to be too noisy, too many, and just too much!
Russell decides to keep his big debut to himself and fly solo for once…but being alone may not be the answer. After all, there’s no such thing as too much love, and when he needs them most, his great big family knows how to be just enough. —Synopsis provided by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Too Much: My Great Big Native Family celebrates the ups and downs of being part of a large, multigenerational family. Author Laurel Goodluck draws on her own personal experiences within her big Native family. In a short space, she expertly conveys the love and excitement a big family can bring. Her writing is full of energy and emotion. Illustrator Bridget George encapsulates the chaos and love through bright and expressive illustrations.
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