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Will You Be My Friend? | Hardcover | Children's Book on Feelings & Emotions
Will You Be My Friend? | Hardcover | Children's Book on Feelings & Emotions
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One day Big Nutbrown Hare is busy, but Little Nutbrown Hare wants to play so he goes off exploring on his own. He discovers another hare in a puddle – then realizes it's his reflection. He spots his shadow and wants to race it – only to find it's just as fast as him. Then up on Cloudy Mountain he finally finds someone to play with: a little snow white hare called Tipps. And she's real! This lovely new story is a wonderful companion to the classic picture-book Guess How Much I Love You; a charming tale about friendship with a delightful and original twist.
Awards: The Irish Book Awards (2020)
“Please read some lovely reviews from Toppsta.com below: “It’s a very cute and charming story suitable for young children. The illustrations are beautiful and my 4 year old daughter learnt about a new animal.” “We were so excited to read this, as we love Guess How Much I Love You and quote it to each other before bed every night …She really related to this book as she is making lots of new friends at preschool at the moment. It will be one to treasure.” “This book is lovely and a fitting follow on for Guess How Much I Love You .. The illustrations are beautiful, the text simple and clear. A wonderful book to share at bedtime!” “Will You Be My Friend is a beautiful story and follow on from the classic and I'm sure this book will become a classic in years to come also. The illustrations are gorgeous. With the same subtle colour combinations of the original book it makes the book instantly recognisable …the children loved this story and I'm sure it's one we'll read again and again, the perfect story of friendship for young children! ” — Toppsta
Reading age: 3 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 3-7 year olds making their first friend, and the Guess How Much I Love You story that follows.
Details: Hardcover | 32 pages | 27.6 × 25.2 × 1.2 cm
About the Creators: Sam McBratney (1943–2020) was the author of one of the world’s best-loved and bestselling picture books, Guess How Much I Love You. Sam won the Bass Ireland Arts Prize, the ABBY Award (USA), the Sliveren Griffel (Netherlands) and the Bisto Award, twice. He also wrote the bestselling You’re All My Favourites and the follow-up to Guess How Much I Love You, Will You Be My Friend? , and many other books for children . Anita Jeram is the highly acclaimed illustrator of the globally adored picture book Guess How Much I Love You , as well as You're All My Favourites and I Love My Little Storybook , which she also wrote, and Skip to the Loo, My Darling! written by Sally Lloyd-Jones. Anita Jeram lives in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Publication details
- Published
- 2020
- Publisher
- Walker Books
