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GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
Mcbratney, Sam
1994 45045 In a large format befitting this endearing and beloved bedtime story, this giant 13 1/2" x 15 1/2" book with the theme of "guess how much I love you" is as charming as ever. Little Nutbrown Hare asks his father, "Guess how much I love you," then stretches his arms as wide as they go and says "This much" -- but his father's reach is wider. The little hare keeps trying to top his father until he finally murmurs, "I love you right up to the moon," and falls asleep. His father kisses him good-night and whispers, "I love you right up to the moon -- and back." Comical and endearing pen-and-ink and watercolor pictures illustrate the pleasant, gentle story. Children will get a chuckle out just "how big" this lovable storybook is! From the Publisher Celebrating 10 years of love--to the moon and back--with a new way to say "I love you"! Listen to a dramatic reading of this beloved tale accompanied by music and sound effects, and get ready for a whole story experience! Acclaimed actor Adrian Dunbar presents nearly a full hour of interactive fun, including story-inspired games, activities, songs, and suggestions for simple crafts. Perfect for both individuals and groups--at home, in the car, in a classroom, or at a party--this lively recording is sure to energize little ones' imaginations time and again. Lund From Horn Book An abbreviated edition of the story about Little Nutbrown Hare trying to prove how much he loves Big Nutbrown Hare is weakened by the addition of popups and pull tabs to the illustrations. The paper engineering is standard at best (some pages are quite stiff) and adds nothing to the sentiment of the text and the otherwise charming illustrations. Stick with the original edition. -- Copyright © 1999 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved. Publishers Weekly Fresh as a fiddlehead fern in spring, this beguiling bedtime tale features a pip of a young rabbit and his indulgent parent. Searching for words to tell his dad how much he loves him (and to put off bedtime just an eentsy bit longer), Little Nutbrown Hare comes up with one example after another ("I love you as high as I can hop!"), only to have Big Nutbrown Hare continually up the ante. Finally, on the edge of sleep, he comes up with a showstopper: "I love you right up to the moon." (Dad does top this declaration too, but only after his little bunny falls asleep.) Effused with tenderness, McBratney's wise, endearing and droll story is enriched by the near-monochromatic backdrop of Jeram's pen-and-wash artwork, rendered earthy tones of moss, soft brown and gray for a visually quieting effect just right for that last soothing tale before sleep. Ages 3-up. (Mar.) Publishers Weekly Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. by Anita Jeram, now appears in a gifty square-sized "Sweetheart Edition" for parent-child sharing, complete with a red cloth cover and gold type on the spine. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information. Children's Literature It's Little Nutbrown Hare's bedtime. Stalling, he tells his father how much he loves him-as far as he can reach, as high as he can hop. Each time, Big Nutbrown Hare goes him one better-he can reach farther, hop higher. Finally, Little Nutbrown Hare falls asleep. As he gazes protectively at his son, Big Nutbrown Hare whispers some final words of love. Endearing pen and ink/watercolor illustrations complete this sweet tale of familial devotion, which is now available in a pop-up version. There are tabs to pull and a big panoramic pop-up of Little Nutbrown Hare and his Dad. Children's Literature It's Little Nutbrown Hare's bedtime. Stalling, he tells his father how much he loves him-as far as he can reach, as high as he can hop. Each time, Big Nutbrown Hare goes him one better-he can reach farther, hop higher. Finally, Little Nutbrown Hare falls asleep. As he gazes protectively at his son, Big Nutbrown Hare whispers some final words of love. Endearing pen and ink/watercolor illustrations complete this sweet tale of familial devotion. Gift inscription inside front cover. This is NOT the Pop-UP version, which IS also available also here. Candlewick Press 1-56402-473-3 / 9781564024732
Hardcover Very Good Condition Cambridge, Mass.
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14.64 USD
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GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU: A POP-UP EDITION
Mcbratney, Sam
1998 17470 Little Nutbrown Hare wants very much to impress Big Nutbrown Hare with the enormous scale of his devotion, but ends up being the one who's impressed. Subtitled "a pop-up edition," this sturdy square edition of Sam McBratney's ever-popular ' Guess How Much I Love You' is probably better described as a "slide-along edition." Some pages do include pop-ups; most involve pull-tabs which animate the two rabbits and their surroundings. One of the most appealing scenes simply shows Little Nutbrown Hare hopping up and down. In a purely technical sense this exercise in interactive cardboard technology is well behind some of the competition, but the tale has a timeless charm and the very simplicity of the movements makes it easy for small fingers to waggle the tabs and take control of the story. (Ages 2 to 4) From Publishers Weekly: Fresh as a fiddlehead fern in spring, this beguiling bedtime tale features a pip of a young rabbit and his indulgent parent. Searching for words to tell his dad how much he loves him (and to put off bedtime just an eentsy bit longer), Little Nutbrown Hare comes up with one example after another ("I love you as high as I can hop!"), only to have Big Nutbrown Hare continually up the ante. Finally, on the edge of sleep, he comes up with a showstopper: "I love you right up to the moon." (Dad does top this declaration too, but only after his little bunny falls asleep.) Effused with tenderness, McBratney's wise, endearing and droll story is enriched by the near-monochromatic backdrop of Jeram's pen-and-wash artwork, rendered earthy tones of moss, soft brown and gray for a visually quieting effect just right for that last soothing tale before sleep. Note: TWO pages have a torn pull tag with the pop-up missing; therefore this is sold "AS IS" - listed at Sixteen Dollars. Candlewick 0-7636-0675-8 / 9780763606756
Hardcover Good Condition
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12.62 USD
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JUST YOU AND ME
McBratney, Sam
1998 48079 From the Publisher More reassuring magic from Sam McBratney, creator of the acclaimed GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose are out walking by the river. When a storm approaches, they must find a warm, dry place to shelter them. But another small animal has claimed each of the nooks and crannies they try, and Little Goosey doesn't want to hide with anyone but Big Gander Goose. Small children will know just how Little Goosey feels, and will be comforted by Big Gander Goose's understanding approach. Publishers Weekly McBratney and Bates (The Dark at the Top of the Stairs) sets another snuggly mood in this tale of a gosling and gander searching for shelter from a storm. When rain threatens, Gander Goose and Little Goosey hurry to find a place to hide. But each potential shelter already hosts an inhabitanta mouse, a squirrel or a rabbitand Little Goosey doesn't want anybody else around "when the thunder comes. Just me and you." In a comic twist, the pair finally settles into a secluded spot, only to discover, after the storm, that all the others had joined them anyway. McBratney's serene prose is as warm as a sheltering embrace, and he has a gift for zeroing in on childhood's universal longings. His audience will quickly see themselves reflected in Little Goosey's need to have Gander Goose all to herself. In a series of pastoral scenes rendered in watercolor and colored pencil and laced with gentle humor, Bates echoes the story's quiet tone and deftly outlines the affectionate relationship between the gander and his little charge. Small panel vignettes and inset portraits alternate with full-page artwork, lending additional drama and fluidity to the story, as well as a great deal of visual appeal. This pair of seasoned collaborators has delivered a winning return engagement. Ages 2-6. (Mar.) Publishers Weekly Through their joint efforts, Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose find protection from an approaching storm. In a starred review, PW wrote, "McBratney has a gift for zeroing in on childhood's universal longings." Ages 2-up. (Apr.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information. | Children's Literature Big Gander Goose and his charge, Little Goosey, are out walking when a storm threatens. They search for a cozy hiding place where they can pass time while the storm rages. The first three places they find are already taken by a mouse, squirrel, and rabbit, respectively. These creatures generously offer to share their spaces but Little Goosey wants a space for "just you and me" when the thunder comes. Big Gander Goose is gracious in his refusals to the animals and the two finally find an accommodating hole behind a bush. The pair settle in and fall asleep. A surprise awaits readers and the geese when they awake after the storm is over. This is a lovely story, beautifully illustrated. The tender relationship between Gander Goose and Little Goosey shines through on every page. School Library Journal PreS-KA storm is approaching and Big Gander Goose and Little Goosey need somewhere to hide. Each place they find is already occupied by another animal and though they are asked in, Little Goosey whispers, "I don't want anybody else when the thunder comes. Just me and you." With quiet understanding, the adult goose declines each invitation and the two birds eventually nestle together under a bush. What is most important in this repetitive story is the connection between Big Gander Goose and Little Goosey. It speaks to a small child's desire for exclusiveness with a parent or caregiver. The watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations support this connection, often showing Little Goosey peeking from behind the gander or snuggled up to his breast or against his outstretched wing. A comforting story to share at bedtime.Karen James, Louisville Free Public Library, KY Synopsis March 1998 "I told my children stories when they were young, so when I write, I try to think of what they would have liked." With these words as guidance, Sam McBratney's bestselling and enormously popular Guess How Mu Candlewick Press 0-7636-0436-4 / 9780763604363
Hardcover As New Condition Cambridge, Mass.
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16.15 USD
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