Guess How Much I Love You
Guess How Much I Love You Series
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In this modern classic, Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare spend a tender evening trying to express the immeasurable size of their love for each other. As twilight settles over a tranquil meadow, the two hares compete in ever-growing gestures—from stretching their arms wide to hopping as high as they can—until Big Nutbrown Hare finally whispers the famous declaration, "I love you right up to the moon—and back." Illustrated by Anita Jeram, Sam McBratney’s gentle, lyrical text captures the security and warmth of unconditional love, making the book a perennial favorite for bedtime reading.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
32 pages, Board Book
Text complexity
Character compass
Little Nutbrown Hare
Big Nutbrown Hare
Discussion points
Why do the hares keep finding bigger ways to say "I love you"?
How do you show someone you care about them?
What does "to the moon—and back" mean to you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out the arm stretches and hops to make feelings tangible.
Point to the moon outside and link story to real sky.
Create a family ritual of saying one loving phrase each night.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Love is immeasurable
Explanation: Each gesture grows larger, yet never captures the full feeling.
Real-World Application: Children learn feelings can be big without exact numbers.
Example Lesson: Expressing feelings matters
Explanation: The hares openly share emotions throughout the story.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to verbalize affection to friends and family.
Example Lesson: Creative communication
Explanation: They use body language and comparisons to convey love.
Real-World Application: Children can draw or act out emotions when words are hard.
Example Lesson: Reassurance at bedtime
Explanation: Story ends with comfort and a promise of love.
Real-World Application: Establishes calming nightly routines that build security.