Description: "A picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description: Jolene Gutiérrez is an award-winning teacher-librarian who has been working with diverse learners at Denver Academy for the past 28 years. When she was little, she would squint to protect her eyes from bright lights and cover her ears to protect herself from loud noises. Now, she wears sunglasses when she's outside and brings earplugs if she thinks she'll need them. She didn't immediately recognize her own kids' sensory processing issues because their struggles looked different from her own. She hopes Too Much! will help caregivers and educators recognize and support sensory processing challenges.
Review Quotes:
***STARRED REVIEW***
"The narration provides just enough background to enlighten readers about this dark episode of U.S. history while never overwhelming them...The emotionally attuned, richly told tale of one family's unjust incarceration."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"