{"product_id":"too-much-my-great-big-native-family-hardcover","title":"Too Much: My Great Big Native Family - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaurel Goodluck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBridget George\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA little boy wants a chance to shine on his own but discovers that being apart from his large and lively Native family isn't necessarily better in this heartwarming and humorous picture book.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Russell gets a part in the school play, he lights up like a shining star--and he can't wait to tell his big, boisterous Native family the exciting news. But catching their attention when they all get together feels impossible; no matter where they go, they seem to be too noisy, too many, and just \u003ci\u003etoo much\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRussell decides to keep his big debut to himself and fly solo for once...but being alone may not be the answer. After all, there's no such thing as too much love, and when he needs them most, his great big family knows how to be just enough.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaurel Goodluck writes picture books with modern Native themes that reflect Native children's cultural experiences and everyday life, showing they have a unique and powerful perspective. Her books include \u003ci\u003eForever Cousins\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRock Your Mocs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: Deb Haaland\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToo Much\u003c\/i\u003e. Laurel was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, coming from an intertribal background of Mandan and Hidatsa from the prairies of North Dakota and Tsimshian from a rainforest in Alaska. She received a BA in psychology and an MA in community counseling and family studies from the University of New Mexico. Laurel began writing by crafting a curriculum for community advocacy involving Native teen leadership and later for children newly diagnosed with mental health challenges. Laurel lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her Navajo husband, where they raised two children who are also bent on storytelling. Please follow her on @LaurieGoodluck on Instagram. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBridget George (Nimkiinagwaagankwe) is an Anishinaabe illustrator from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. She was born and raised on the shores of Lake Huron--the traditional territory of her people. She currently makes her home with her son Noah and husband David in London, Ontario. Bridget's author-illustrator debut \u003ci\u003eIt's a Mitig!\u003c\/i\u003e garnered the prestigious Periodical Marketers of Canada's Indigenous Literature Award. She has also illustrated \u003ci\u003eAutumn Peltier, Water Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e by Carole Lindstrom and \u003ci\u003eToo Much \u003c\/i\u003eby Laurel Goodluck\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.2 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752385642784,"sku":"9781665911269","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5fcaf8dd85feea4673645525e2f70045.webp?v=1779994485","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/too-much-my-great-big-native-family-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}