Will You Be My Friend?

A charming story about first friendship from the creators of the internationally bestselling Guess How Much I Love You, the perfect gift for a little loved one or new friends

Sam McBratney author Anita Jeram illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:12th Mar '26

Should be back in stock very soon

Will You Be My Friend? cover

· Guess How Much I Love You has sold more than 63.5 million copies and been translated into 57 languages worldwide
· It has become a timeless way to express love that’s simply too big to measure.
· Whatever the occasion or season, there’s a Guess How Much I Love You book for everyone!

Little Nutbrown Hare has hopped off to explore Cloudy Mountain and there he finds a lovely surprise hidden in the heather! It's Tipps, a snow hare, and she has a question for him:

Will you be my friend?

The iconic author and illustrator duo Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram have created another enchanting tale for children worldwide – celebrating the playful curiosity of little ones and the magic of making new friends! A perfect companion story for fans of the timeless and beloved Guess How Much I Love You picture book and those just discovering the wonderful world of the Nutbrown Hares! This is a great purchase for parents of young readers about to embark on exciting first experiences and building new relationships at nursery or school.

This beautiful picture book says so much with so few words. Anita Jeram’s buoyant illustrations are endearingly Beatrix Potter-esque. * CBI *
Little Nutbrown Hare returns more than 25 years after first delighting millions around the world in Guess How Much I Love You. This charming follow up by the late Sam McBratney again features Anita Jeram’s stunning illustrations and is a wonderful celebration of learning to be independent and the importance of making friends. * The Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday *

  • Short-listed for The Irish Book Awards 2020 (Ireland)

ISBN: 9781406399820

Dimensions: 266mm x 242mm x 10mm

Weight: 200g

32 pages