Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
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Book Reviews of Guess How Much I Love You
Book Review: And did I mention the lovely illustrations?
Summary: 5 Stars
I was initially introduced to this book before I had kids of my own. I hope my brother doesn't mind me telling this story. He had a nightmarish travel day with his son, including cancelled flights, stuck in the airport, I believe my nephew was about one year old at the time, he had puked, and they had no change of clothes for him. Very frustrating. He bought this book and read it to his son and found himself moved to tears by the end, the chaos of the day suddenly put into perspective.
I bought this book after my first daughter was born. It hasn't made it into her top ten list, maybe because we are not a father and son, or maybe because we didn't read it in the context of a massive catharsis. But she likes it, and I like it. It illustrates the idea that a parent's love for their child is the greatest love one can feel, a feeling that can only be experienced by having kids (although it can be approximated by having medium-haired blue tabbies). No matter how much your baby loves you, you love your baby more, and they won't understand until they have a baby of their own.
A minor concern: The characters are Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare. For those of us with mild dyslexia, it is too easy to refer to them as Little Brown Nut-Hair and Big Brown Nut-Hair, which is very different and considerably changes the tone of the story. I accept that this may be my personal problem, and I don't even believe it is appropriate to share it in in this format.
Oh, and did I mention the lovely illustrations? As always, buy this book, thank you for listening, and goodbye.
Book Review: Still brings tears to our eyes
Summary: 5 Stars
In this tender story about a father putting his child to bed, Sam McBratney effectively conveys the depth of the love I feel for my own children, but am often unable to put into words. Little Nutbrown Hare wants to tell his father, Big Nutbrown Hare, just how much he loves him, but no matter what measure Little Nutbrown Hare chooses, his father always loves him more. For example, Little Nutbrown Hare loves his father as high as he can hop, but Big Nutbrown Hare loves his son as high as he can hop, and he can hop much higher. Finally, the tired little rabbit tells his father he loves him right up to the moon. Big Nutbrown Hare kisses his son good night and whispers, "I love you right up to the moon-- and back." Anita Jeram's pen and ink and watercolor illustrations of father and son gracefully capture the love they feel for each other. She hasn't drawn the typical cute little bunnies found in many children's books; she's drawn creatures capable of expressing emotion. The expression on Little Nutbrown Hare's face as he's falling asleep is one I've seen on my own children. Her pictures also show an incredible range of movement, from stretching arms as high or as wide as possible to very gently kissing a sleeping child on the forehead.
This is one of my favorite books. It's a standard part of any "new baby" gift I give, and everyone who has received it from me tells me that they cried when they read it. I still cry.
Book Review: You Can't Please Everyone All The Time
Summary: 5 Stars
... It is such a sweet, honest story about parent-child love. I really don't believe that the father figure is "winning" or being smug, only saying what's in his heart. And of course it's all in fun. And for those of you that feel sorry for the little guy, remember that he will be big one day too. This is what we ALL go through. :-)Second, I agree with what some others have said about this book as far as it's appeal. I, myself, love it. But I can't say the same for my little girl.
I bought this for my 22 month daughter on Valentine's Day. She loves books and had just recently gotten to where she could actually stay focused for a story of any length. So I thought this would be fine. The truth is, though, that she lost interest in it right away. It's a very artistic book. With it's very soft-colored, subtle, drawings that nearly seem to get lost in the background, the phrasing and momentum of the story. And, yes, the names "Little" and "Big" "Nutbrown Hare" do stick in my throat as I read.
At this age my daughter really does better with illustrations that stand out and are vivid and colorful. Also rhyming stories are best at this age. As it is now I can usually get to the 2nd or 3rd to last page and she takes off.
I am sure that she will grow into this and that's fine with me. Get this book. Even if your child doesn't like it right away that isn't anything bad to say about the book, give it some time. If nothing else, get it for yourself.
Book Review: A Loving Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book when my daughter was about 9 mos old before I read any reviews on-line. I purchased it based on the title when I saw it in a store. After all, what better question to pose to someone and display your feelings for that person. That is what this book is all about. Showing and sharing your love with another. At first, my daughter would sit still for the entire story as I patted each page alternatately to maintain her attention. As she reached 12 - 15 mos, she would want to turn the page before we were finished, so I used the motions in the book to play with her while telling/reading the story. It worked she absolutely LOVES this book (she is now 22 mos old and has asked for this book every night since then). I tug at her ear when Little Nutbrown Hair tugs at Big Nutbrown Hair's ears. She will even tug at her own ear when we reach that page. I tickle her toes when Little Nutbrown Hair turns upside down to reach waaayyy up the tree with his toes. I bounce her up and down (gently so as to not excite her since we read this at bedtime), spread her arms then my arms to match the extent of each Nutbrown Hair's love. She thoroughly enjoys this book. And the end is very true and very precious. How much do I love you? "Right up to the moon - - - and back' I whisper to her and gently kiss her cheek. An excellent snuggleing book and one to share your love with your little one.Book Review: Did you guess?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare. A preschooler can easily follow the storyline with the illustrations showing the hare's ears and expressions changing throughout the pages.
Guess How Much I Love You is a book to be read all year round showing children of all ages that rabbits are not just talked about around the Easter holiday. For relatives visiting this holiday season, this is a story you can read along and/or to the youngster in your life while getting re-acquainted.
The book starts off in a great way with the young hare going off to bed and wanting to see if the Adult hare was listening to his question, Guess how much I love you. Then the story goes with the Big Nutbrown hare saying he could not guess that.
The little Nutbrown hare was too sleepy to continue thinking and stated he loved the big Nutbrown hare right up to the moon and closed his eyes. The Big hare held him in his arms while looking up at the moon. The little Nutbrown hare then went to sleep on his bed of leaves receiving a kiss good night from the Big Nutbrown Hare.
Truly a great book with many rewards for a parent and child to read together. The lessons of expressing love for a parent and child in the way all can understand. The little hare so wanted to be just like the big hare.