AUTHOR: Sam McBratney
ILLUSTRATOR:
Anita Jeram
PUBLISHER:
Walker Books PUBLICATION DATE: 1994
AWARDS: ALA Notable Children’s Books (1996)
GENRE:
Fiction/Picture Book READING LEVEL: Grade 3
BRIEF OVERVIEW:
Right before bed time, Little Nutbrown Hare wanted to be sure Big Nutbrown Hare
knew just how much he loved him by comparing it to how high he can hop and how
wide he can reach. However, Big Nutbrown Hare can hop even higher and reach
wider that Little Nutbrown Hare to show his love.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Have the children write a show narrative about how much they love
someone, whether it be a mother, father, brother, or friend. Then have them
draw a picture to match their narrative.
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Hillary Crosby, Valdosta State University ECSE
LABELS: bedtime, Animals, award-winning, children's book