Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
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Book Reviews of Guess How Much I Love You
Book Review: Great book! Sweet, loving, and beautifully illustrated
Summary: 5 Stars
I think this is a lovely book, with a simple, sweet story line, pretty pictures, and, best of all, a real way to connect with your child. Some of the reviewers seemed offended because they felt that the 'game' the father and son are playing in the book (seeing which one can express his love for the other best) is competive and somehow wrong. Everyone is entitled to opinion. Personally, I remember my little brother playing this game with my mother, and he loved it. It was a confirmation that Mother loved him, not a challenge from him or a sign of aggressive behavior. As children, we love to be told we are loved, and, what's more, we love to express affection, which is what this book is about.
That being said, I'm not going to say this will be your or your child's favorite book. For example, my younger brother loved this book, but my little sister never showed interest. My daughter is currently too young to understand it (she's not yet four months old), so I don't know about her yet...but I do know that I think the reviewers who were negetive about it were interpreting it incorrectly or simply forgot that every child is unique. Every child, as every parent, is different, and different books appeal to different people. But I do believe you will enjoy it, at the very least, and that your little one will probably too...go ahead an buy it! I think you'll be glad you did!
Book Review: 6 stars for Illustrator Anita Jeram
Summary: 5 Stars
When read to a baby, this story is admittedly more for the parent's benefit, and it is hugely endearing. Never fear, it is also a great book to read with older toddlers, since at that age (4/5), children are starting to exaggerate and tell tall tales. In either case, sharing love and spending time together is always a good thing. The father-son motif is particularly nice as it is less often seen in children's literature.
Personally I do not see the negative angle (competitive love) but I will not fault other parents for deciding this is not the right one for them. Books can speak to people in different ways. I do not love everything from Dr. Seuss yet some would say (unfairly) that makes me crazy.
Anyway, we have both the First board book edition of 1996 (actually, two copies of that), as well as the hardcover (First U.S. edition, 1995). The hardcover is easy for everyone to see when reading together and really shows Big Nutbrown Hare to best effect. The board book is handy for on-the-go or for the kids to look at themselves, although it does lose a few great illustrations.
Book Review: Guess How Much I Love This Book? A Lot.
Summary: 5 Stars
Although it is not a big deal, I grew up in the Bronx and was severely beaten as a child. My parents cared little for me and would beat me blue if I did not finish my liverwurst. I told the doctors that I fell down the stairs. But it wasn't true. I was beaten.
I guess you could say it was fate that had me stumble upon this piece of literature. The love that the two characters share for each other is astronomical. (Not to give away the beautiful, touching ending, but they both profess that they love each other "to the moon... and back.") I have pasted the pictures of my parents' heads and pictures of my own head onto the heads of the characters in this book, and every night I fantasize about the childhood I might have had. My fiancee, Richard, loves me very much, but he is illiterate and from the Bronx so I have to read it to him.
Guess I shouldn't have eaten the liverwurst afterall, Dad. Love you.
Love,
your son.
Book Review: Great little book! Sure to be a classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great little book, and is sure to become a classic. We had several "board books", including this and other classics such as "Goodnight Moon" and "Runaway Bunny". The tale unfolds at a comfortable pace, and is soothing enough that it makes a FANTASTIC bedtime story. We always seem to end it with a yawn, not because the story is dull but because it is relaxing.
My son particularly loved this book, and he and my daughter still like to quote "I love you to the moon and back". The nice thing about board books is they are sturdy for little hands, and make the pages easy for young children to turn. They are also easier to wipe clean if something gets on them. Over time, they become not "worn", but "loved".
Book Review: Lovely,touching message of love
Summary: 5 Stars
I have given this little book to the people in my life whom I love most dearly.My Mom got it from me when she was in her early 90's,and absolutely loved it.She would read it over and over and never failed to give me a hug when she read the last line.Reading it now chokes me up because Mom is gone now,but it also makes me feel sad in a good
way,because I know Mom knew I loved her to the moon and back,as she loved me.
I have also given it to my best friend,my SO,and nieces and nephews,all of whom fell in love with it.
It's too late for Valentine's Day,but consider giving this book to anyone you love and who loves you back. You will both feel warm and fuzzy,and that can only be a good thing.