Sam McBratney

Books by this author

A Surprise for Nutbrown Hares: A Guess How Much I Love You Storybook

Sam McBratney

Illustrator:

Anita Jeram

Age Level:

0-3

This is a great bedtime story for reading with your children or, in my case, my grandchildren. This lovely book has become a reference point for expressing our love for one another. Sometimes, Alexis says “I love you all the way up to my toes.” And, sometimes, Kasie says “I love you right up to the moon.” And sometimes I say “I love you right up to the moon… and back.”

Guess How Much I Love You

Sam McBratney

Illustrator:

Anita Jeram

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Fiction

Many things change with each season, Little Nutbrown Hare learns as he and Big Nutbrown Hare explore the outdoors. Tadpoles grow into frogs in the Spring, leaves change color in the Fall and more — but the affection between father and son is a constant. Simple language and soft illustrations once again present the enduring warmth of the Nutbrown Hares.

Guess How Much I Love You All Year Round

Sam McBratney

Illustrator:

Anita Jeram

Age Level:

3-6

I Love It When You Smile

Sam McBratney

Illustrator:

Charles Fuge

Age Level:

3-6

The young narrator has a much-loved friend; but one day, he and his friend argue. Before the children reconcile, the boy describes the emotional process he goes through: wanting to hear and to say an apology, but who will be first? Brief, almost staccato text and delicately rendered illustrations capture the reconciliation process without assigning blame.

I’m Sorry

Sam McBratney

Illustrator:

Jennifer Eachus

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Fiction

Even the best of friends can have a falling out; especially when one can’t do everything well. Little Roo and his friends — with a bit of guidance from Roo’s mother — learn something important about other’s feelings, teasing, and each other’s strengths. Full-color illustrations further enliven a recognizable situation and its child-like emotions.

Yes We Can!

Sam McBratney

Illustrator:

Charles Fuge

Age Level:

3-6

A mother and father bear tell their three cubs that each is “my favorite.” The discerning cubs, however, worry that all of them can’t be the favorite — at least until mother and father identify how each of the siblings is indeed their favorite. Gentle illustrations and a reassuring text present a comfortable family with loving relations.