Children's book Author

Sam McBratney

Biography

Sam McBratney is the author of the best-selling Guess How Much I Love You, illustrated by Anita Jeram, a modern classic that continues to captivate children everywhere. More than forty-seven million copies have been sold in fifty-seven languages worldwide. Sam McBratney lives in Northern Ireland.

Counting
I See Me!
I Love You All Year Round
Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See
Will You Be My Friend?
Here I Am!
One More Tickle!
Guess How Much I Love You: Colors
I Love It When You Smile
The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare
When I'm Big
Colors Everywhere
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Sam's most recent book

Counting
Sale price
$858
Board Book · Ages 1–3 · May 5, 2026

Counting

By Sam McBratney · With Anita Jeram

Discover the world through counting with a curious hare.

12 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 27 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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Most Popular Sam McBratney Books

Guess How Much I Love You

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 1988

A conversation about the depth of love between a parent and child.

Will You Be My Friend?

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

A young hare's adventure leads to an unexpected friendship.

Here I Am!

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Join a playful hide-and-seek adventure with a lively puppet hare.

I See Me!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2025

Explore with two hares and discover a surprise in the pond.

Counting

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2026

Discover the world through counting with a curious hare.

I Love It When You Smile

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Can a muddy hole turn a grumpy day around?

At a glance

Book Stats

19

Authored

0

Illustrated

3

Collaborators

Picture books

7

Chapter books

3

Board books

9

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Sam McBratney Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Counting
Sale price
$858

Counting

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2026

Discover the world through counting with a curious hare.

I See Me!
Sale price
$858

I See Me!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2025

Explore with two hares and discover a surprise in the pond.

I Love You All Year Round

Chapter Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

Explore the seasons with curious hares and discover surprises in nature's changes.

Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

A girl faces an invisible fear only she can see. Can her family help her overcome it?

Will You Be My Friend?
Sale price
$1697

Will You Be My Friend?

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

A young hare's adventure leads to an unexpected friendship.

Here I Am!
Sale price
$1348

Here I Am!

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Join a playful hide-and-seek adventure with a lively puppet hare.

One More Tickle!

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016

Discover if Big Nutbrown Hare is ticklish in this playful, interactive adventure.

Guess How Much I Love You: Colors
Sale price
$858

Guess How Much I Love You: Colors

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013

Discover which color Little Nutbrown Hare loves most.

The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare
Sale price
$1597

The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare

Chapter Book · Ages 3–7 · 2012

Little Hare explores the world, always cheered on by Big Hare's love.

When I'm Big

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2007

A young hare wonders what he'll become as spring brings change all around him.

Colors Everywhere

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2007

Which color will the Nutbrown Hares choose as their favorite?

Guess How Much I Love You All Year Round
Sale price
$1699

Guess How Much I Love You All Year Round

Chapter Book · Ages 3–7 · 2007

Discover the wonders of each season through playful adventures and surprises.

Yes We Can!
Sale price
$1699

Yes We Can!

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2007

Friends clash, leaving bad moods. Can a wise idea mend their bond?

Guess How Much I Love You in the Winter

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2007

In a snowy game of I Spy, discover what Big Nutbrown Hare treasures most.

You're All My Favorites

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2004

Three cubs question their parents' love, seeking reassurance in a heartwarming tale.

Guess How Much I Love You
Sale price
$1049

Guess How Much I Love You

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 1988

A conversation about the depth of love between a parent and child.

Guess How Much I Love You: Shapes
Sale price
$858

Guess How Much I Love You: Shapes

Board Book · Ages 1–3

Discover shapes with a curious hare exploring the world.

Opposites
Sale price
$858

Opposites

Board Book · Ages 1–3

Discover opposites with a curious hare exploring high and low, hot and cold.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Sam McBratney's books.

01

Anita Jeram

Illustrator / 15 shared books

02

Charles Fuge

Illustrator / 2 shared books

03

Linda Olafsdottir

Illustrator / 1 shared book

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