Guess+How+Much+I+Love+You

__Bibliographical Data: __
Reading Level: Pre K-3rd Hardcover: 32 Pages Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication Date: 1994 Language: English Illustrator: Anita McBratney ISBN: 1-56402-473-3

__Summary: __
Little Nutbrown Hare, a young rabbit, and Big Nutbrown Hare, his father answer the timeless question of “guess how much I love you?” Throughout the story, the father and son search for the very best ways to express their love for one another. Each time, they use larger and larger measures to magnify their love for each other.

__Review: __
Guess How Much I Love You, written by Sam McBratney is a wonderful story to share with children especially younger children. The combination of Sam McBratney’s simple and kid-friendly text and Anita Jeram’s creative illustrations is captivating. McBratney did a wonderful job creating Big Nutbrown hare for he was able to depict the unconditional love parents have for their children. Young readers will be able to connect to this story and the story’s relatable sense of humor.

For Pre-k to K students, consider having them watch the movie version of this story. media type="youtube" key="JecKdOO7PyU" width="425" height="350"

__Analysis of Literary Element: __
The theme of this story is unconditional love. It gives the reader a sneak peek of Little Nutbrown Hare and his father’s life. Each page illustrates a different scenario describing how much the father and son love one another. They demonstrate their unconditional love consistently by trying to top each scenario they give until they reach the largest one. They also use repetition throughout the story to help create the central theme. Each time Little Nutbrown Hare tells his father how much he loves him, his father repeats it, but with more emphasis and focuses it back to his son. All children should be able to connect to this idea that no matter what, their parents will always love them.

__<span style="color: #9617af; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Author Biography: __
<span style="color: #9617af; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Sam McBratney is an award-winning children’s book author. Sam was born in 1943 in Northern Ireland and began writing children’s books when he was a teacher with the aim of helping struggling readers. He earned his living as a primary and secondary teacher. He was a part-time writer for fifteen years before he left teaching to pursue his writing. Sam has written over 50 books for young readers in many different genres. He is best known for his multi-million selling picture book; Guess How Much I Love You.