If Animals Kissed Good Night

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Kissed Good Night is a beloved, bestselling picture book that imagines the bedtime rituals of cuddly creatures all across the animal kingdom – making it the perfect read aloud to snuggle up with at the end of each day. What if animals did what YOU do? Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high, just beneath the top of the sky. Wolf and pup would kiss and then HOWL, while Bear and cub would kiss and then GROWL! And long after all the other animals have been tucked in tight? Sloth and her baby will still be saying night-night! Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, show affection. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. With 3 million copies in print, this is a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion! Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work. Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker collaborated on the beloved If Animals Kissed Good Night, which School Library Journal called "a charming bedtime book," as well as If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, and If Animals Trick-or-Treated. Ann lives in Los Angeles, California. David lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. "There are probably not enough synonyms for 'cute' to cover this survey of hypothetical smooches between animal parents and off-spring . . . The characters radiate unconditional love." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "The imaginative possibilities alone make this one stand out from the glut of sickly sweet bedtime books. Sure to send readers off to a gentle goodnight . . . after a kiss, of course." -Kirkus Reviews "Lively rhythm, effectice sound words, and an ecclectic collection of toddler-pleasing animals all combine to create a charming bedtime book." -School Library Journal "Using soft colors Walker renders the nighttime rituals inventively, across pages and around panels, making this gentle book a satisfying bedtime selection." -Booklist "A sweet bedtime story. This adorable children's book imagines how various animals would kiss each other goodnight." -CBS News "A springboard for fun interaction with your baby . . . It's a great one to cuddle up with and settle down before bed." -Forbes "It definitely promotes bonding when the reading is shared. The first time baby wraps their arms around you and kisses you for what seems like forever, you'll know they've learned something." -The Bump "An adorable story." -Redbook "Your heart might not be ready for this one! If Animals Kissed Good Night is one of the cutest books we've ever read." -CafeMom "The rhyming story sets the stage for some serious bonding time between parents/caregivers and their kiddos." -BabyGaga

What if animals did what YOU do? This adorable story by Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker imagines how animals would show kindness! If animals tried to be kind... what would they do? Porcupine would knit Giraffe a long scarf. Squirrel would help Dog diggity-dig for a bone. And Bear would surprise Snake with a honey cake. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be kind in their own special way.

What if animals did what YOU do? This charming story describes how animals might celebrate the holidays! If animals celebrated Christmas...how would they do it? Tortoise would hiss a holiday wish, Crane would croon joyful carols, and Mama and Papa Buffalo would kiss beneath the mistletoe. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would deck the halls for this magical season.

If animals trick-or-treated... what would they do on Halloween night? Owlet and friends would knock-knock-knock at nests, outside dens, and under a rock, promising a trick if they didn't get treats. And Parrot would give out her yummy seed sweets. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would celebrate Halloween in their own special way.