So Much!

Written by Trish Cooke · Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

A new baby is showered with love and attention from a lively, adoring family.

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48 pages· 673 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD580L

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Bookroo's summary

When the doorbell rings, a parade of family members arrives, each eager to shower the new baby with affection. Auntie, Uncle, Nannie, Gran-Gran, and all the cousins can't resist the baby's charm. In this heartwarming tale, the baby basks in the joy and warmth of a large, loving family. But how much love is too much? Discover the delightful chaos and unconditional adoration that comes with being the center of attention in a bustling household.

From the publisher

Auntie and Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and all the cousins want to hug and kiss the new baby–they all love the baby SO MUCH! Illustrations by Helen Oxenbury brim with the warmth of a large, loving extended family. Mom and baby are home alone when–DING DONG!–Auntie and then Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and the cousins come to visit. And they all want to hug and kiss and squeeze and eat the baby right up–because everybody loves the baby SO MUCH! With Helen Oxenbury lending her characteristic warmth and humor to a most exuberant family party, Trish Cooke’s rhythmic, cumulative story captures the joy of being the baby in a large extended family–a baby who knows that he is absolutely, utterly adored.

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