I suppose this classic book falls into the category of one that everyone already knows about, but I think it is still worth sharing, nonetheless. I knew this book would make our list from the beginning, but thought of it again today when looking at all the cute, plush Easter bunnies in the store. (I know hares and bunnies are different and it's not an Easter book at all, but there you go.) Sam McBratney's adorable story about Little Nutbrown Hare and his father has been a favorite of parents and children since it was first published in 1994. I remember reading this to my brothers when they were little, and was so happy to receive it as a baby gift when my son was about to be born. There are many books dedicated to the boundless love between parent and child, but this story is one of my favorites. Little Nutbrown Hare is trying to think of a way to show Big Nutbrown Hare just how much he loves him: as high as he can reach, as wide as his arms can stretch, as high as he can hop. Of course, Big Nutbrown Hare can always reach farther and wider and hop higher, but Little Nutbrown Hare is determined to find the perfect expression of his love. I always make it a point to tell my little ones every day that I love them more than anything in the whole wide world, or as my son likes to say, "in the whole wide car," since to him, that is really the ultimate in love. If you haven't discovered this delightful story yet, definitely check it out. Seeing your little one stretch his arms out so far that he almost falls over while saying, "I love you THIS much" is bound to bring a smile to your face.
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