Too Much Glue
Too Much Glue Book Summary
“Too Much Glue” is a fun and imaginative picture book about a young boy named Matty who loves using glue for all of his art projects at school. Despite his teacher’s warnings that too much glue never dries, Matty continues to use excessive amounts of glue on his projects.
One day, during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue and decides to pour a lake of glue on his latest project before belly-flopping right in the middle and finds himself stuck to the desk. This leads to a series of funny and unsuccessful events as Matty’s teacher, classmates, the school nurse, and even the principal try to figure out how to un-glue him and return the classroom back to normal.
Positive Messages For Kids, Parents, And Teachers
“Too Much Glue” is more than just a story about a mischievous little boy and his love for glue. It also contains important messages that kids, parents, and teachers can learn from. Here are a few of the positive themes that can be found in the book:
- The importance of following rules and following instructions
- The consequences of not following rules and not following instructions
- The value of creativity and using imagination
- The importance of finding solutions to problems
- The importance of collaboration and teamwork
- The importance of self-control and moderation
- The value of making mistakes and learning from them
- The importance of seeking help when needed
- The value of perseverance and determination
- The importance of forgiveness and understanding
Too Much Glue Reading Level
Based on the reviews from parents and teachers, it seems that “Too Much Glue” is suitable for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, though the intended grade level is kindergarten to second grade (ages 4 to 6).
The story is engaging and easy to understand, and students can ask rich questions about the plot. Many reviewers also mentioned that their children enjoyed the book and asked for it to be reread.
The illustrations are colorful and engaging, which may be particularly appealing to younger readers.
The book appears well-received in the classroom, and teachers have found it to be a useful tool for introducing concepts about glue moderation and proper use of classroom materials.
Too Much Glue Story Characters
In the book “Too Much Glue,” the main character is Matty, a young boy who loves glue and always uses it in his school art projects. His parents also support his love for glue, and he participates in glue-related activities at home.
Matty’s classmates include Izzy, Noah, Owen, Luke, Grace, and Hailey. The school nurse and principal also play a role in the story as they try to help un-glue Matty from his art project after he accidentally glues himself into it. The art teacher is also present in the story and serves as the main authority figure in the classroom.
- Art Teacher
- Matty, the little boy who represents the main character
- Matty’s Mom & Dad
- Izzy (classmate)
- Noah (classmate)
- Owen (classmate)
- Luke (classmate)
- Grace (classmate)
- Hailey (classmate)
- School Nurse
- Principal
About Children’s Book Author Jason Lefebvre
Jason Lefebvre is a children’s book author who has been writing and publishing for over two decades. He began his writing journey in 1998 with a poorly written story that he struggled to get published, eventually realizing that he had a lot to learn about the business of writing and publishing.
He spent the next few years learning about the industry and honing his skills, eventually coming up with the idea for “Too Much Glue,” a story inspired by a glue spill in his preschool classroom.
Despite receiving numerous rejections, Jason persisted and eventually caught the attention of Shari Dash Greenspan at Flashlight Press, who helped him to edit and polish the story.
After several more years of waiting, “Too Much Glue” was finally published on September 1, 2013, and has received numerous accolades, including:
- 2016 Montana Treasure State Award
- 2014 Play On Words PAL Award
- 2014 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award
The book was also recommended by Elmer’s Glue and included in Elmer’s World of Glue Free Teaching Guide, a unique instructional unit for kindergartners through fifth graders. Jason Lefebvre’s story, “Too Much Glue,” complements the lesson as it supports the creative use of adhesives in the classroom.
Jason Lefebvre currently resides in Holyoke, Massachusetts. You can visit his website www.jasonlefebvreauthor.com for more information.
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Zac Retz Illustrator
Zac Retz is a freelance illustrator and visual development artist who is passionate about continuously learning and improving his skills.
Zac is inspired by real-life experiences and relationships, as well as old master landscape painters, film, and animation. His work is imaginative and features realistic lighting. He advises aspiring artists never to settle and to focus on learning about composition, color, values, and storytelling.
Zac received his BFA in Illustration from RIT in 2012 and has since worked on a children’s book, as well as in the gaming and animation industries, as a background and concept artist and a visual development artist. He specializes in environment design and color/lighting.
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For more information about Zac Retz, please visit his website at https://zacretz.artstation.com/.
Zac’s Instagram page can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/zacretz/?hl=en.
Zac Retz Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/zacretz/
Where to Buy The Too Much Glue Book
“Too Much Glue,” a book by Jason Lefebvre and illustrated by Zac Retz, won the 2016 Montana Treasure State Award and was a nominee for the NY State Charlotte Award list for 2015-16 and the Alabama Camellia Award list for 2014-15 in Grade 2-3 Division.
The book is available on Amazon for Kindle, audiobook, hardcover, and paperback. This link below leads to the paperback edition, but all options are available on the landing page.
| Amaon.com (Paperbackr) | Too Much Glue Paperback – Picture Book, June 1, 2022 |
| Authors Amazon BIO Page | Purchase More Jason Lefebvre Books on Amazon |
Book Details
Publisher: Flashlight Press (June 1, 2022)
Language: English
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1947277774
ISBN-13: 978-1947277779
Reading age: 4 – 6 years, from customers
Grade level: Kindergarten – 2
Item Weight: 5 ounces
Dimensions: 8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
Too Much Glue Reviews
At the time of this writing, there were 762 customer reviews on Amazon with a star rating of 4.8 out of 5, with 88% of reviewers giving the book a 5-star rating. Below are a few of the top reviews of the book.
Every Elementary School Art Teacher who wants their students to learn and laugh MUST buy this book!
– By Curtis W.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
I’m a K-5 Elementary School Art Teacher in NYC, and I have been reading this smart, funny and delightful book for at least five years to nearly ALL of my students! The story is engaging and full of potential rich questions for students. It’s easy to understand, and even keeps you on the edge of your seat. Because it’s been so popular at my school, I’ve been able to make the entire story last up to a full period of 45 minutes, with time for wrap-up and even some drawing. It’s one of those stories that the more you read, the more it gives back. A definite great investment!
Fun and Silly Look at a Real Life Situation
– By JD
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015
This is a comical look at what happens all the time in my first grade classroom. Each year, we must learn how to use glue. How do you open the bottle? How do you apply it without making a puddle? How do you close it so it won’t dry out? Once you’re “Glue Certified,” you may have a bottle of glue.
While adults find this amusing, children find it useful, and we culminate our week by reading this silly story about a boy who got carried away with his glue. By the end of the book, he has so much glue, he himself has become the art project and his parents love it!
I really like the way the author keeps a positive outlook on the whole scenario. The main character is not punished or yelled at or ridiculed, which is very important to me at this age. We are learning, and we discuss what would be smart choices and what would be foolish choices. This book is a really fun and silly way to cap off a serious and valuable lesson.
Super fun book, anytime read and an excellent gift idea
– By Lauren Lotze-Wagner
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
Absolutely love this book and I’m nuts about the illustrations. All three of my kids love it (3.5, 4.5, 6.5) and it’s a lot of fun to read, a good “anytime” book to try to sneak in some family reading time (when they eat, getting them in the mood to do a craft) very enjoyable book, great gift idea as well, a nice bookshelf staple 🙂
Too Much Glue Read Aloud
Too Much Glue – Kids Books Read Aloud by Storytime Anytime. This is a 6:50 video by a female narrator.
