Helen Oxenbury’s artwork is praised for its warmth and charm, bringing out the distinct personalities of each relative and the playful expressions of the baby.
It is a vibrant celebration of Black family life, focusing on unconditional love and the joy of being "utterly adored". The story is gentle and humorous, capturing the overwhelming but sweet energy of a big family gathering. So Much
Trish Cooke (Writer), Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) Genre: Juvenile Fiction / Family Summary: This rhythmic, cumulative story follows a mother and baby at home when their large extended family begins to drop by one by one—Auntie Bibba, Uncle Didi, Nannie, and Gran-Gran—all eager to squeeze and kiss the baby "so much". Helen Oxenbury’s artwork is praised for its warmth
Percival Everett Genre: Literary Fiction Summary: The novel centers on Kevin Pace, a 56-year-old painter who is working on an enormous secret canvas that he will show to no one. The story alternates between three critical periods of his life: his current life in Rhode Island, a past affair in Paris, and a dangerous 1979 trip to El Salvador. Review: So Much Blue by Percival Everett Review: So Much Blue by Percival Everett Since
Since "So Much" most commonly refers to the award-winning children's picture book by Trish Cooke and Helen Oxenbury, or the acclaimed novel So Much Blue by Percival Everett, I have provided detailed reviews for both below. 1. So Much (Children's Picture Book)