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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 any loved one - Sam McBratney

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 any loved one

By: Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram (Illustrator)

Paperback | 23 February 2026

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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.

About the Author

Sam McBratney (1943-2020) was the author of one of the world’s best loved and bestselling picture books, Guess How Much I Love You. Sam won the Bass Ireland Arts Prize, the ABBY Award (USA), the Sliveren Griffel (Netherlands) and the Bisto Award, twice. He also wrote the bestselling You’re All My Favourites and the follow-up to Guess How Much I Love You, Will You Be My Friend?, and many other books for children.

Anita Jeram is the highly acclaimed illustrator of the globally adored picture book Guess How Much I Love You, as well as You're All My Favourites and I Love My Little Storybook, which she also wrote, and Skip to the Loo, My Darling! written by Sally Lloyd-Jones. Anita Jeram lives in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

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