Too Much!

Written by Jolene Gutiérrez · Illustrated by Angel Chang

When the world overwhelms, find calm within the chaos.

4.5 Goodreads · 534 ratings

32 pages· 216 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~490L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world that's too loud and bright, a sensitive child learns to find peace amidst sensory overload. Through gentle rhymes and vivid illustrations, discover how pausing and breathing can transform chaos into calm. This story offers hope and understanding for those navigating sensory challenges, providing young readers with tools to soothe their overstimulated minds. How will they find tranquility when everything feels too much?

From the publisher

A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too much Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, award-winning teacher-librarian Jolene Gutiérrez’s compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. Joined by Angel Chang’s beautiful color illustrations, young readers will learn that it’s OK if some days are too much. An extensive author’s note to caregivers and educators explores sensory systems, sensory processing issues, and specific information about how to support kids with overstimulated nervous systems as they learn to soothe themselves. When feelings go on overload, I pause and breathe and all is . . . slowed.

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