The book can be used for children K-3 to highlight the joys of good friendships and how to share with one another. Even though there they share many great times together, just one "mistake" can take it all away. It teaches children how to be careful of how they treat one another. When conflicts occur, they must be resolved or else both parties will pay the consequences - usually loneliness and sadness.
Jennifer Eachus has done a superb job of illustrating the story. In my opinion it's of Caldecott quality. Her artwork is soft and beautiful and captures detail through her "old-fashioned" touch. I chose the book in part for it's outstanding illustrations.
List price: $22.00 (that's 30% off!)
How great is it to be able to put your childs pictures throughout this beloved story book. I have since purchased this for every baby shower I have gone to and will continue to do so.
List price: $18.95 (that's 30% off!)
Thank You! so much Sam and Anita!!!
T.N.
Seattle, WA
To all the naysayers, the last line of the book is ALL about letting the child "win". The father waits until the child is asleep in the assurance he has come up with the unbeatable answer, "I Love you all the way to the moon!" But as he sleeps and the father looks at this bundle of miracle that has been bestowed upon him he says what he feels, "I love you all the way to the moon, and back". The child doesn't hear this. The father is just expressing a love he can't even define it's so big. That's not competetive or mean spirited, it's a wonderfully realistic portrayal of having a feeling of love so big that you know there is nothing bigger.
The pictures are great. I wouldn't go board book. This book is better for older children.
Buy it and enjoy it.
In the end, Little Nutbrown Hare finally falls asleep while his father tucks him in bed.
It is a very cute story that is easy and quick to read, but that children love. I feel they can identify with Little Nutbrown Hare in the way he expresses his love to his father. I think it also reassures the child of his parent's love. It is a really good bedtime story.
In addition, the pictures are adorable. It is VERY well done! This book is very reasonable for a board book and well worth the money!