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So Much is a 2019 picture book about a baby surrounded by an affectionate extended family. Its cumulative story and warm illustrations make it suited to sharing aloud, while the listing describes a foreword and gold foil on the cover and spine for this edition.
At a glance
- A cumulative story follows family members arriving to visit and shower the baby with affection.
- Illustrations by Helen Oxenbury accompany Trish Cooke’s story.
- This edition is described as having a foreword and gold foil on the cover and spine.
Reference price: £8.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The repeating, building family visits create a clear read-aloud rhythm, according to the listing description.
- The family-centred story and illustrations make this a focused choice for shared reading about feeling loved.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Walker Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 5 Sept. 2019 |
| Edition | 2019th |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 48 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1406390720 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1406390728 |
| Reading age | 1 - 4 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 25 x 0.5 x 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 335 g |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied aggregate rating is strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category. That may reassure buyers considering it as a shared family read, but ratings alone do not reveal what readers liked or any specific concerns, so they cannot establish how a child will respond to its story or rhythm.
Frequently asked questions
What is So Much about?
It follows a baby at home with Mum as relatives arrive one by one to visit, hug and show affection.
Who wrote and illustrated the book?
The listing credits the story to Trish Cooke and the illustrations to Helen Oxenbury.
What distinguishes this edition?
The listing describes a special 2019 edition with a foreword and gold foil on the cover and spine.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 48 pages.
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