Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: "Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook" February 2, 2013

Sam McBratney’s touching bedtime story, Guess How Much I Love You, was first published in hardcover in 1995. Charmingly illustrated with endearing watercolours by Anita Jeram, the book is available in fifty languages and has received media praise around the world. There are more than 26.5 million copies of Guess How Much I Love You in print worldwide. A second beloved story, I Love My Little Storybook by writer/illustrator Anita Jeram, rounds out Mermaid’s innovative production for very little children. Featuring a whimsical menagerie of animals and imaginary creatures, Jeram’s story introduces youngsters to the delights of colourful imagery, as well as to the appreciation of reading.

About Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia:
Based in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Mermaid Theatre's unique adaptations of children's literature have delighted nearly five million young people on four continents. Founded in 1972, the company ranks among North America's most respected theatres for the young, and has won widespread recognition for its important ambassadorial role. Mermaid regularly crosses North America, and has represented Canada in Japan, Mexico, Australia, England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Holland, Scotland, Wales, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. Mermaid has earned Export Excellence Awards from both Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada (2001, 2005) in recognition for contributions to culture and the economy, and in 2008 received the Crystal Ambassador Award by the Tourism Industry of Nova Scotia. The company performs for more than 200,000 spectators annually, and is currently one of Canada’s most active touring organizations.

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