Product Description

Shortlisted for the 1994 Kurt Maschler Award and the Children's Illustrated Book of the Year Award, this is the story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare, who discover that love is not an easy thing to measure.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #117048 in Books
• Published on: 1996-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Board book
• 20 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
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, LittleNutbrown Hare is fondly one-upped by the elder rabbit's more expansive love.

Anita Jeram's illustrations are bound to elicit an "ah" 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 humour, 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. (Ages 4 to 8) --Amazon.com

From the Publisher
Reviews!
" 'I love you as high as I can reach...all the way down to my toes...right up to the moon' says Little Nutbrown Hare. But Big Nutbrown Hare can always reach a little bit further, as they try to quantify their feelings for each other. Gorgeous watercolours illustrate this affectionate story. A perfect picture book!" - THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE "Right up to the moon! This endearing picture book for the very young expresses the heights of love between parent and child - Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare. But adults are also giving it to each other and it's a hot tip for Valentine's Day because of its simplicity and charming illustrations by Anita Jeram. Little Nutbrown is a perky and wondering creature while Big Nutbrown is gawky, protective and not so far removed from an endearing and thoroughly charming long-eared kangaroo. *****" - DAILY MAIL "...GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU is the captivating story of two hares - Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare, who attempt to outdo each other in their expressions of mutual affection. The illustrations are charming - Anita Jeram has managed to create hares that are endearing but still very hare-like - and the story cleverly deals with the immeasurable depth of love that parents and children can feel for each other. The pictures, which are uncluttered, light, expressive and full of movement, match the poignancy of the text. They are delightful to children and the simple, poetic language lends itself to re-reading." - TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Customer Reviews

If ever there was a book that deserves 5 stars
First let me tell you I am a father of 2 children. Secondly let me tell you that I am a police officer in his forties. Then let me tell you that the book still brings tears to my eyes when I read it (or in fact write this review).

I must confess that beautiful with a little sad does the trick and this book is one of the best childrens books ever written. It tells the story of the little Nut Brown Hare that is being put to sleep by the Big Nut Brown Hare and how the Little Nut Brown Hare is trying to express his/her love for the Big Nut Brown Hare, he/she loves him/her as much as he/she can streach his/her arms, jump high, run fast (there is no gender in the book, so it can be daughter/father, son/mother, big sister/little brother or any other combination) and yet the Big Nut Brown Hare always outdoes the Little Brown Hare by streaching further, jumping higher or running faster. But the end has a twist - such a sweet twist.

There is a lot of love in the book and children relate very well with it and understand the dilemma of the Little Brown Hare who is bursting to express his/her love for the Big Brown Hare. Both parent and child will feel a little more affectionate during and after the read.

The book is so simple in concept and perfect in execution. The pictures and story combine very well.

The book is perfect and worth every star.

Once read never forgotten!!
Ok, so it's a short simple story of two cute hares and how they try and articulate how much they love each other.

Sounds soppy? Think this book is just for babies and us girlies?
Wrong on both accounts!

Bought this for my ill partner (middle aged 'roughy toughy' male!!!) and read it to him when he was real poorly. I have never seen anyone smile and brighten up so much in all my life!

What more can I say? It's a 'feel good' book for adults and children alike.

You love someone? Just buy - you'll love it, they'll love, you'll both love it together!

Go on, give it a try!

A special book to share with your baby
My daughter has enjoyed this book since she was a tiny baby. The wording is loving without being soppy, and has a good rhythym (so if you have to read it as often as I have you will soon know it off by heart). We follow the actions as the hares stretch their arms wide, and hop up and down, gradually relaxing as they snuggle down and go to sleep. I buy copies for my friends and they all love it.