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All children want reassurance that their parents' love runs wide and deep. In Guess How Much I Love You, a young rabbit named Little Nutbrown Hare thinks he's found a way to measure the boundaries of love. In a heartwarming twist on the "I-can-do-anything-you-can-do-better" theme, Little Nutbrown Hare goes through a series of declarations regarding the breadth of his love for Big Nutbrown Hare. But even when his feelings stretch as long as his arms, or as high as his hops, Little Nutbrown Hare is fondly one-upped by the elder rabbit's more expansive love. Anita Jeram's illustrations are bound to elicit an "aw" from even the sternest of readers; these loving rabbits are expressive, endearing, and never cloying. In turn, Sam McBratney tells a simple bedtime story of sweet familial love with humor, insight, and a delightful surprise at the end. Children and parents will love snuggling up for this one--a treat to be read again and again, just before the lights are turned out. (Click to see a sample spread. Text © 1994 by Sam McBratney. Illustrations © 1994 by Anita Jeram. Permission from Candlewick Press.) (Ages 4 to 8)
Guess How Much I Love You FROM OUR EDITORS In a large format befitting this endearing and beloved bedtime story, this giant 13 1/2" x 15 1/2" book with the theme of "guess how much I love you" is as charming as ever. Little Nutbrown Hare asks his father, "Guess how much I love you," then stretches his arms as wide as they go and says "This much" -- but his father's reach is wider. The little hare keeps trying to top his father until he finally murmurs, "I love you right up to the moon," and falls asleep. His father kisses him good-night and whispers, "I love you right up to the moon -- and back." Comical and endearing pen-and-ink and watercolor pictures illustrate the pleasant, gentle story. Children will get a chuckle out just "how big" this lovable storybook is! ANNOTATION During a bedtime game, every time Little Nutbrown Hare demonstrates how much he loves his father, Big Nutbrown Hare gently shows him that the love is returned even more.
FROM THE PUBLISHER Listen to a dramatic reading of this beloved tale accompanied by music and sound effects, and get ready for a whole story experience! Acclaimed actor Adrian Dunbar presents nearly a full hour of interactive fun, including story-inspired games, activities, songs, and suggestions for simple crafts. Perfect for both individuals and groups — at home, in the car, in a classroom, or at a party — this lively recording is sure to energize little ones' imaginations time and again.
SYNOPSIS Now, Guess How Much I Love You, the award-winning, America Booksellers Book of the Year nominee is available as a sturdy board book for the youngest of children. Full color.—This text refers to the board book edition of this title
FROM THE CRITICS Lund From Horn Book
An abbreviated edition of the story about Little Nutbrown Hare trying to prove how much he loves Big Nutbrown Hare is weakened by the addition of popups and pull tabs to the illustrations. The paper engineering is standard at best (some pages are quite stiff) and adds nothing to the sentiment of the text and the otherwise charming illustrations. Stick with the original edition. -- Copyright ¿¿¿ 1999 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved. Publishers Weekly Fresh as a fiddlehead fern in spring, this beguiling bedtime tale features a pip of a young rabbit and his indulgent parent. Searching for words to tell his dad how much he loves him (and to put off bedtime just an eentsy bit longer), Little Nutbrown Hare comes up with one example after another ("I love you as high as I can hop!"), only to have Big Nutbrown Hare continually up the ante. Finally, on the edge of sleep, he comes up with a showstopper: "I love you right up to the moon." (Dad does top this declaration too, but only after his little bunny falls asleep.) Effused with tenderness, McBratney's wise, endearing and droll story is enriched by the near-monochromatic backdrop of Jeram's pen-and-wash artwork, rendered earthy tones of moss, soft brown and gray for a visually quieting effect just right for that last soothing tale before sleep. Ages 3-up. (Mar.)
Publishers Weekly Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. by Anita Jeram, now appears in a gifty square-sized "Sweetheart Edition" for parent-child sharing, complete with a red cloth cover and gold type on the spine. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot It's Little Nutbrown Hare's bedtime. Stalling, he tells his father how much he loves him-as far as he can reach, as high as he can hop. Each time, Big Nutbrown Hare goes him one better-he can reach farther, hop higher. Finally, Little Nutbrown Hare falls asleep. As he gazes protectively at his son, Big Nutbrown Hare whispers some final words of love. Endearing pen and ink/watercolor illustrations complete this sweet tale of familial devotion, which is now available in a pop-up version. There are tabs to pull and a big panoramic pop-up of Little Nutbrown Hare and his Dad.
Children's Literature - Dr. Judy Rowen It's Little Nutbrown Hare's bedtime. Stalling, he tells his father how much he loves him-as far as he can reach, as high as he can hop. Each time, Big Nutbrown Hare goes him one better-he can reach farther, hop higher. Finally, Little Nutbrown Hare falls asleep. As he gazes protectively at his son, Big Nutbrown Hare whispers some final words of love. Endearing pen and ink/watercolor illustrations complete this sweet tale of familial devotion. It also comes in a board book version and a boxed set that contains stuffed hare and the board book.
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