Jennifer Eachus is the illustrator of the exquisite book The Big big Sea by Martin Waddell. but evenīest friends fight, and when that happens, I'm sorry is the hardest thing to But where is the wooden hill? Can Anna-Sophia solve the riddle before it's time for bed?'īlurb: 'Having a best friend makes life so much better. Tell me a story before I go to bed illustrated by Sebastien Braunīurb: 'Anna-Sophia's dad says he will tell her a story when they go up the wooden hill. The evening stars appear, he starts to think again.' But as the meadow grass begins to whisper and So when his mother says it's time to go, the 'And I'm not going to be your friend again. To play another game and he wanted to play it now. I'm not your friend illustrated by Kim Lewisīlurb: 'The little fox didn't want to wait until tomorrow. But this isn't the child he was expecting.' But as the days turn to weeks turn to months, Growly Bear's fur gets worn, his eye comes loose and his growl starts to fade. He's sure that Mary Rose will come back for him. Until one day, Growly Bear gets left behind. The Most-Loved Bear illustrated by Sam Usherīlurb: 'Growly Bear and Mary Rose do everything together. And for those six months, every word you write is fighting for itsīut first off I need to mention one of my ALL TIME most favourite little chapter books which, huge thanks to Sam McBratney, I have loved sharing with children for over 20 years: In an interview with Reading Rockets Sam McBratney talked about writing picture books.ĭid say people think it's easy, Sam, but it's not easy. This week I borrowed eight from a school library to share with you.

Sam McBratney lived in Northern Ireland and he wrote over fifty books for children. This famous book is available in 57 languages. Just like many many others I have often gifted Guess How much a Love you (1994) to parents of new babies and I treasure my own small toy plush hare based on this book. I was sad to read that Sam McBratney has died. Glows with the discovery of friendship.” Sam McBratney Guardian This story is about one of those moments. “When writing about the hares, I aim to describe moments ofĮmotional significance but with loads of humour and the lightest of touches. 'I love you right up to the moon AND BACK'

Books by sam mcbratney