“Guess How Much I Love You”

April C.
5 min readSep 28, 2023

A Popular Children’s Book Review

A well-known children’s book titled “Guess How Much I Love You” was written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. Since its initial publication in 1994, this endearing tale has won over readers of all ages with its poignant message of love and affection. The book illustrates the limitless love between a parent and kid as they compete in a sweet and entertaining game to express their emotions through its straightforward yet meaningful narrative.

Little Nutbrown Hare is seen at the start of the tale curled up in the grass one evening. He asks Big Nutbrown Hare, “Guess how much I love you?” as he looks at the large, full moon. This opening query sets up a fun back-and-forth between the two hares as they compete with one another in creatively comparing their relationships.

As a response, Big Nutbrown Hare stretches his arms as wide as he can while uttering the words, “I love you this much,” to demonstrate the depth of his adoration. Little Nutbrown Hare, however, is determined to express even more affection, so he spreads his tiny arms as much as they would allow, declaring, “I love you this much.” They continue to make these amusing gestures, attempting to show their love in ever-larger and more creative ways.

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April C.

Reading is a cherished pastime which has naturally led to an interest in writing.