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Too Much Stuff

By Emily Gravett

Adjectives

humorous rhyming engaging illustrated

Genres

Animals Humour Nature

Synopsis

Magpies Meg and Ash are building a nest for their eggs using traditional materials like mud, sticks, and grass. However, they soon feel their nest lacks sufficient items and begin collecting various objects—cuckoo clocks, mops, socks, even a car—creating an ever-growing pile. Their relentless gathering leads to unforeseen consequences, teaching a valuable lesson about the perils of excess.

About the author

Emily Gravett is a much-loved British author and illustrator known for her imaginative and playful picture books. Her stories, such as 'Wolves' and 'The Rabbit Problem', are full of clever surprises and beautiful drawings. Emily enjoys bringing her animal characters to life and inspiring children to read, laugh, and explore new ideas.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2021

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