{"id":3446,"date":"2018-12-01T15:38:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T22:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=3446"},"modified":"2018-12-01T15:38:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-01T22:38:20","slug":"guess-how-much-i-love-you-christmas-to-the-moon-and-back-captures-the-christmas-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2018\/guess-how-much-i-love-you-christmas-to-the-moon-and-back-captures-the-christmas-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Guess How Much I Love You Christmas To The Moon And Back &#8211; Captures The Christmas Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-3447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY.Christmas.jpg?resize=143%2C199&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"143\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY.Christmas.jpg?resize=216%2C300&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY.Christmas.jpg?resize=768%2C1069&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY.Christmas.jpg?resize=736%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 736w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY.Christmas.jpg?w=1078&amp;ssl=1 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/>On a snow-covered Christmas Eve, Little Nutbrown Hare and his friends stumble across a little Brown Bear who is lost. Determined to return their young friend back to his mother in time for Christmas, the friends venture bravely into the unknown woods. Through this epic journey we are reminded that the greatest gift of Christmas is being with the ones you love. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Morgan B. comments, \u201cI really love this film because it captures the Christmas spirit by showing us all the characters telling us what they think about Christmas. They show us that Christmas really means family.\u201d Tina B., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror adds, \u201cThe production values are outstanding, from the animation to the voice over talent to the background music. The images look like watercolors brought to life. I love them!\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>Guess How Much I Love You Christmas To The Moon And Back<br \/>\nBy Morgan B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n<p>This film is based on the British book series written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram, published in 1994 in the UK and in 1995 in the US. The book was a ALA Notable Children\u2019s book and sold over 28 million copies worldwide!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t-xULFtRX3E?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3449 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_106.jpg?resize=204%2C115&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_106.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_106.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_106.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_106.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/> I have an adorable special guest who helped review the film with me, Little Field Mouse.\u00a0 I really love this film because it captures the Christmas spirit by showing us all the characters telling us what they think about Christmas. They show us that Christmas really means family. It\u2019s really about spending time with your family, not about giving gifts or any of that stuff. It\u2019s spending time with your Mom and Dad and anyone else you love. That\u2019s what I really respect about the film.<\/p>\n<p>I really do cherish the story and<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-3451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_99A.jpg?resize=201%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_99A.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_99A.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_99A.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_99A.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/> also the animation in this film which is true to the original illustrations in the book. It really captures the adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare and his adventures. The show is produced by SLR Productions Australia (Suzanne Ryan) and Scrawl Studios and stars the voice of Ky Baldwin. They really capture all the original pictures from the book which look just like watercolors. I love them. It looks like a beautiful story that was drawn by a little kid. I really love that!\u00a0 The animation is something that everyone will truly enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>I really love the characters in the story, especially my friend Little Field Mouse. Of course Little Nutbrown Hare is my favorite character. He\u2019s absolutely adorable and at the same time, kind and thoughtful. Just his love for everything around him makes me love him more.\u00a0 He\u2019s kind of fun and silly, but really he is just adorable.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3453 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_55.jpg?resize=195%2C110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_55.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_55.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_55.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_55.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/>The film is really suitable for preschoolers but also older kids, up to age 8 will enjoy this because of all the fun and silly stories. I even think tween and teens will like this show. Of course, adults can enjoy this as well and it makes a great show for families to enjoy during the holiday season. I definitely give this 5 out of 5 Magnificent Stars. It is available now on DVD so, look for it!<\/p>\n<p>Guess How Much I Love You: Christmas To the Moon and Back<br \/>\nReviewed by Tina B., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PJl284SENc0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I thoroughly enjoyed this short film and highly recommend<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3450 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_100.jpg?resize=206%2C116&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_100.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_100.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_100.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_100.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/> it for kids and families. \u00a0This is a heartwarming tale about Little Nutbrown Hare who wanders outside one night when he can&#8217;t sleep and discovers a rare, all white fawn dancing in the snow. He knows all white fawns are rare and when he talks to her she runs away. Through lots of escapades Little Nutbrown Hare finally is able to convince his forest friends the fawn is real and able to befriend the white fawn. The characters are interesting and charming. A field mouse and a squirrel friends are all friends with Little Nutbrown Hare and they interact with each other in the most loving way. I felt sorry for Little Nutbrown Hare when no one believes that he had seen the white fawn. Eventually the truth comes out and they finally see her and believe Little Nutbrown Hare.\u00a0 The morale of this story is about love. The love between Little Nutbrown Hare and his dad, the love of friends and possibility of the love of strangers. The negative behaviors shown are about doubt, but that disappears over time. I particularly enjoyed seeing the field mouse trying to protect Little Nutbrown Hare by making a white fawn out of snow. He tries to protect his friend&#8217;s honor in doing so. The educational and social elements that make this film valuable emphasize the various ways that<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-3452\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_88.jpg?resize=201%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_88.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_88.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_88.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GHMILY_302_STILL_88.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/> you can show someone how you love them. Adults often tell children that they love them and they can hear it in this story in a way they can relate to.\u00a0 The production values are outstanding, from the animation to the voice over talent to the background music. The images look like watercolors brought to life. I love them!\u00a0 I recommend this for ages 2 to 7 and give it 5 out of 5 stars. It uses vocabulary and ideas which little children can understand and enjoy. Questioning, probing and problem-solving are developed in a manner suitable for the target age. It is very enjoyable and charming. If you have a festival for preschool and early elementary kids, this will fit right in. Reviewed by Tina B., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a snow-covered Christmas Eve, Little Nutbrown Hare and his friends stumble across a little Brown Bear who is lost. 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