Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Candlewick Press
Pages
22
Description
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.
Series
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1994
Physical description
22 p.; 5.9 x 5.2 inches
ISBN
076360013X / 9780763600136
UPC
732483000139
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Lexile
L
User reviews
LibraryThing member GypsyNovember
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. I've heard that some people seemed offended because they felt that the 'game' the father and son are playing in the book (seeing which one can express his love
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!
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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!
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LibraryThing member sbpagac
Super cute book about Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare continually trumping each other on how much they love each other. If the little hare says he loves him as high as he can hop, the big hare says the same thing and hops higher. Each time the amount as to how much they love each other
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increases and it eventually ends with the little hare saying he loves the big hare to the moon and the big hare replying that he loves the little hare to the moon ... and back. The pictures are watercolor and appropriately feature an illustration that perfectly reflect the words. The biggest strength is that it is centered on the idea of love and that is a feeling understood by all (or most anyway). Show Less
LibraryThing member Mendoza
A book I've read to all my children and one that nearly every night that I read it I cried. Call me a sentimentalist. But everytime I ever read it to the kids it made me cherish having them there with me and all the possibilites of life. See? I'm tearing up just writing the review. geesh.
LibraryThing member MeditationesMartini
The funny thing is that compared to You're All My Favourites, which is the other Sam McBratney book that we have, this one succeeds because it is a little bit more restrained and pays more attention--McBratney is really thinking about having his big and little nutbrown hares who love each other
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come across charming and just saccharine enough, as opposed to the other book where there are these little asides and efforts to milk the sentimentality that take it a bit too far. It makes this book cute and nice, without reserve, whereas the other makes you push back to an extent. Show Less
LibraryThing member MerryMary
A gentle, sweet classic. Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare (child and daddy) have a friendly competition to see who loves the other the most. The drawings are soft and quiet, but full of humor and personality. Destined for bedtime.
LibraryThing member gbill
What a wonderful book to read to a child. "I love you right up to the moon - and back."
LibraryThing member conuly
It was Ana's first "favorite" book, requested every day for months!
I'm not put out by the competition - it seems clear to me that both parties enjoy it, that the son isn't getting frustrated that his dad is one-upping him.
I'm not put out by the competition - it seems clear to me that both parties enjoy it, that the son isn't getting frustrated that his dad is one-upping him.
LibraryThing member kshielee
This is a not a very good example of fantasy because there is no struggle between good and evil in the story. The events could not take place in this world, but there is no magic involved. The setting of this story could be anywhere. There are no real specifics as to the time and location of this
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LibraryThing member meastwold
This story of two talking hares makes it a great fantasy. As the book goes along the two hares discover that love is a hard thing to measure and no matter how much you try to measure love it can't be done. It has wonderful setting taking place off in the woods somewhere transforming from day to
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LibraryThing member clong
This gentle tale of a hare and his father engaged in a bedtime contest to see who can who can provide the most expansive measure of his love for the other has become very popular and even spawned a bit of a merchandise line. It offers a few opportunities for stretching exercises and giggles before
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getting down to the business of going to sleep. Show Less
LibraryThing member beckie05
Guess how much I love you was a very cute book. It is about two hares, and little Nutbrown is expressing how much he loves big Nutbrown. He is trying to measure the amount he loves him. They come to the conclusion that there is no real amount they can actually measure, so they say from the moon and
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back. I liked this book because it talked about unconditional love. It is important for children to understand this concept. One extension idea is that I can have all the students try to write a story like this. Another idea would be to have them make a card to their mom or dad and tell them how much they mean to them. Show Less
LibraryThing member cmiersma
Summary: When a little hare describes how much he loves his daddy hare, the daddy hare always comes up with a bigger description of how much he loves his baby hare. They go back and forth. The little hare says he loves his daddy as far as he can reach, but the daddy hare can reach his arms farther.
Critique: This story shows the love that a father and son have for one another. It is fantasy because these two hares talk during the entire book, but the emotion of love portrayed in this story is realistic. The style of this story is engaging and flows easily throughout the book. The language and word choice relates to the setting and characters of the book making the theme easy and appealing to the reader.
Teacher Use: A teacher could use this book in a young class to teach them about love or other different emotions that people have towards one another. The teacher could lead a discussion with the students about being able to express their love or other emotions to people properly. The class could write a story or letter to someone they love about how much they love them and why.
Media: Watercolo
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This continues through the entire story unit the baby hare falls asleep. Critique: This story shows the love that a father and son have for one another. It is fantasy because these two hares talk during the entire book, but the emotion of love portrayed in this story is realistic. The style of this story is engaging and flows easily throughout the book. The language and word choice relates to the setting and characters of the book making the theme easy and appealing to the reader.
Teacher Use: A teacher could use this book in a young class to teach them about love or other different emotions that people have towards one another. The teacher could lead a discussion with the students about being able to express their love or other emotions to people properly. The class could write a story or letter to someone they love about how much they love them and why.
Media: Watercolo
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LibraryThing member elle0467
Big and Little Nutbrown Hare tell each other how much they love each other and spend their time comparing how much one loves the other. No matter how much Little Brown Hare tries to explain how much he loves Big Nutbrown Hare, Big Nutbrown Hare always seems to love Little Nutbrown Hare more.
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-Also good for teaching a lesson in love
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for teaching a lesson about the essence of outdoing one another-Also good for teaching a lesson in love
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LibraryThing member bkullman
Evie wriggles when I read this book now. She sat and listened up to the age of 1. Too slow and passive? I still think its very cute.
LibraryThing member MDLady
While shopping for a baby shower gift I found this gem. I read it right there in the aisle and fell in love with it. I purchased 2; one for the gift and one for my future grandchildren. :)
LibraryThing member nicholem
A loving and endearing book about how much Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare love each other. Little Nutbrown Hare tries with all his might to put into words just how much he loves Big Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare always lets him know that he loves him more. Adorable.
LibraryThing member Sabrina_Davidson
A sweet story to illustrate the love between a parent and child.
LibraryThing member katitefft
This is a heartwarming modern fantasy story about the love between little Nutbrown Hare and big Nutbrown Hare. While this story uses hares instead of people, children will love the silly way in which the hares share how much they love each other. Children will also be able to make connections
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between this story and their own families. Show Less
LibraryThing member JulieQ
A wonderful book about the love between parent and child. Conveys the idea that love is endless. This is the first book that I read to my newborn baby girl Evie.
LibraryThing member quicksilvertears
I think every child should have a loved one who can read this to them. We have been reading this to my son since he was 2 years old and he now says he loves us more than the galaxy. This books helps parents and children to express their love for each other.
LibraryThing member Ginac
In a touching tale between parent and child, Little Nut Brown Hare tries his best to describe how much he (or she) loves Big Nut Brown Hare. But Little Nut Brown Hare just can`t seem to outdo Big Nut Brown Hare; that is, until he sees the moon and sky. Using simple writing that both children and
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parents can connect with, this is a terrific bed-time story that still tugs at my heart after all these years. Add in some terrific watercolor illustrations and this book makes a great gift for parents with little ones. In the last few years, this book has become available in a gift set that includes a toy of Little Nut Brown Hare. `Guess How Much I Love You` was a 1996 American Library Association Notable Children`s Book winner. Show Less
LibraryThing member benware
What a beautiful book depicting a parent-child relationship. This is a feel-good read that my boys enjoy. We also have the matching stuffed bunnies that the boys play with while we read.
LibraryThing member mjm232
This is a sweet book. It's about a bunny dad and his bunny son who compete with each other over who loves each other more. It has beautiful illustrations and tells a lovely story. This can be used in the classroom as a prerequisite for making a card/craft for the students to bring home to their
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parents or used as part of a lesson centered on love. Show Less
LibraryThing member hetrickm
This book can be used with students to discuss appropriate feelings and let kids know that it is okay to express love and affection for ones parent. I love this book, it is very sweet.
LibraryThing member francescadefreitas
A perfect book for a bay whose parents both like to always have the last word. Little Nut Brown Hare wants to tell Big Nutbrown Hare just how much he loves him. But Big Nut Brown Hare always love the little one just a bit more. This is wonderfully sweet.
Awards
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 1997)
American Booksellers Book of the Year (ABBY) Award (Winner — Children's — 1996)
Gouden Griffel (Zilveren — 1995)
Prix Sorcières (1995)
CCBC Choices (1995)
Call number
J1H.013