Guess How Much I Love You
By Sam McBratney
The Story
A young hare tries to show his father just how much he loves him, stretching his arms wide and reaching as high as he can — but Big Nutbrown Hare always finds a way to love him back more.
Why It's Special
For the bedtime moment when your child insists on one more hug, this is the book that turns 'I love you' into a game neither of you wants to stop playing.
- Big idea: Love isn't something you measure — it's something you keep trying to show, again and again.
- Vibes: Soft, tender, quietly playful — the hush right before lights-out.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love back-and-forth games with a parent
- respond well to a gentle, repetitive bedtime rhythm
- enjoy soft watercolor illustrations of animals
- are working on expressing big feelings in simple words
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story moment: How did Little Nutbrown Hare try to show how much he loved Big Nutbrown Hare?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think it felt when Big Nutbrown Hare loved him back even more?
- Real-life connection: Can you stretch your arms out as wide as you love someone?
- Imagination: What's a new way you could show someone how much you love them?
