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A review by librarybonanza
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutiérrez
5.0
Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Disability/Mental Health: Sensory impairment
Mindfulness: Creating a sensory diet
From the moment the blaring alarm clock and the bright sun wake her up, a young girl grows increasingly irritated with various sensory experiences. When the world becomes too loud, too bright, too itchy, too tight, she seeks refuge in a tunnel at the park until her mom comes to offer comfort with a blanket wrap and a hug home. The girl then finds safety and comfort in her calm room as she slows down and resets.
What an excellent book! I especially appreciated Chang's use of little drop creatures that represented the girl's emotions, mirroring and providing variance of an emotion. This added emphasis will be so helpful for autistic children that seek additional support for understanding emotions and facial expressions.
Disability/Mental Health: Sensory impairment
Mindfulness: Creating a sensory diet
From the moment the blaring alarm clock and the bright sun wake her up, a young girl grows increasingly irritated with various sensory experiences. When the world becomes too loud, too bright, too itchy, too tight, she seeks refuge in a tunnel at the park until her mom comes to offer comfort with a blanket wrap and a hug home. The girl then finds safety and comfort in her calm room as she slows down and resets.
What an excellent book! I especially appreciated Chang's use of little drop creatures that represented the girl's emotions, mirroring and providing variance of an emotion. This added emphasis will be so helpful for autistic children that seek additional support for understanding emotions and facial expressions.