![]() ![]() ![]() Amazingly humble, he also was a hilarious storyteller and convivial companion.”Ī former teacher from northern Ireland, McBratney pivoted to writing full-time after he retired, also publishing books including “The Lough Neah Monster” and “School Trip to the Stars.”īut “Guess How Much I Love You,” with its sweet, beautiful message of ““I love you right up to the moon - and back,” was his most famous work. ![]() “You could recognize his voice in a moment - he was an exceptionally talented wordsmith and always knew exactly what children would enjoy hearing the most. “Sam McBratney was a profoundly lovely human being,” Karen Lotz, group managing director of Candlewick’s parent company Walker Books Group, said in a statement Monday. Its companion book, “Will You Be My Friend?,” is set to be published next week. ![]()
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