Review of "Guess How Much I Love You: Tenth Anniversary Edition"
Review of "Guess How Much I Love You: Tenth Anniversary Edition"
Candlewick Press, December 2004 Hardcover, 32 pages ISBN:
0763624357 Recommended Ages: Baby - Preschool
Review by Sherri Allen:
Fans of Sam McBratney's "Guess How Much I Love You" will be
delighted by the Tenth Anniversary edition of the heartwarming
children's classic. Covered with cloth and enclosed in an
attractive slipcase, this special edition makes an excellent
keepsake to be cherished for years to come.
Little Nutbrown Hare is getting ready for bed when he starts a
game of "I love you this much." Little Nutbrown Hare and Big
Nutbrown Hare take turns coming up with bigger and better ways
to express the extent of their love for each other. The story
ends with Little Nutbrown Hare drifting off to sleep feeling
safe and loved. "Guess How Much I Love You" is sure to inspire
comforting bedtime routines for many, many children and their
parents.
Anita Jeram's soft watercolor illlustrations are gentle and
sweet, subtly expressing the tenderness shared between father
and son.
A "Guess How Much I Love You" audio CD is included as a special
treat with the Tenth Anniversary edition. The CD is filled with
over 45 minutes of storytelling, songs and activities inspired
by the story. The narrator's voice is mellow, the music is
soothing and the activities encourage children to participate in
storytime.
The Tenth Anniversary edition of "Guess How Much I Love You"
makes an excellent gift for expectant and new parents, newborns,
babies and young children. It will be treasured as far as their
arms can reach, and then some.