  | Too much! : an overwhelming day Author: Gutierrez, Jolene | |
| Price: $21.68 | ||
Summary:
Explores the struggles of a sensory sensitive child and how she settles herself.
| Illustrator: | Chang, Angel |
Reviews:
Booklist (08/08/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/08/2023 A young girl navigates the day's sensory challenges with the help of her attentive mother. As she gets ready, she feels jarred by a loud alarm clock, bristles at cold water, and avoids crunchy breakfast foods. At the playground, children touch and hug her, so she hides alone, thinking, TOO LOUD! TOO BRIGHT! TOO ITCHY! TOO TIGHT! The girl's mom wraps her in a gentle hug and carries her home, where the girl takes refuge in her bedroom. The digital art conveys the girl's distress via a cacophony of brightly colored jagged shapes, swirls, and scribbles. Whenever the girl feels relief, the palette is softened with neutral colors and white space. An endnote offers tips for caregivers to help kids deal with sensory overload. Recommended for kids who face similar struggles to feel seen and for others to better empathize with peers who are extra sensitive to stimuli. Perfect for a sensory-friendly storytime. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
