Series:

If Animals Kissed Good Night

10 total works

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If animals said 'Merry Christmas', how would they say it? Beaver would gnaw down trees with his teeth, Koala would decorate with Mama and Papa, and of course Polar Bear Santa would fly through the night! Following the success of If Animals Kissed Good Night this new instalment is a celebration of the Christmas season, complete with the series’ signature adorable animals.

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If animals went to school, what would they do? Fox would head to the story nook, Lemur would climb the jungle gym at recess, and Ms. Cheetah would teach them shapes and letters. Beaver wouldn't want to go at first . . . but then he wouldn't want to leave! In this next installment in Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker's successful series, following If Animals Kissed Good Night and If Animals Said I Love You, little readers can imagine how animals would spend a day in the classroom.

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If Animals Said I Love You

by Ann Whitford Paul

Published 17 October 2017
If animals said “I love you,” how would they say it? Gorilla would pound her chest, whale would sing, and cheetah would purr. In this board book edition of If Animals Said I Love You, Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker imagine all the ways the members of the animal kingdom might express love. A perfect bedtime story for the youngest audience.

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In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup "kiss and then HOWL"? Would Bear and her cub "kiss and then GROWL"? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . . . they're sure to be kissing from early evening until long after everyone else is fast asleep!

With whimsical art and playful rhyming verse, this picture book is now in board book format for the first time, perfect for bedtime snuggles.

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If Animals Gave Thanks

by Ann Whitford Paul

Published 1 September 2020
If animals gave thanks . . . what would they do? Raccoon would chir-chirrrr thanks for her cub. Crow would loop and swoop in the sky. And Bear would invite his friends to a bountiful feast. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be grateful for food, family, and being together. This is another winner from Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker, perfect for the fall season.

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If animals tried to be kind . . .what would they do? Porcupine would knit a scarf for Giraffe, long enough to fit. Cat would snuggle Mouse to sleep with her lullaby purrrrrr. Stork would lift up Lizard, so she could be close to the sky, just once. And across the animal kingdom, every creature would try to be thoughtful and kind to each other. Another winner from Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker, If Animals Tried to Be Kind is perfect for showing children the power of being considerate and caring.

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If Animals Went to Work

by Ann Whitford Paul

Published 19 September 2023
From creators Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker of the If Animals Kissed Good Night series comes another adorable picture book that reimagines animals as community helpers, such as doctors, teachers, librarians, and firefighters.

If animals went to work . . .
what would they do?

Mail carrier Kangaroo would carry cards and packages in her pouch.
Librarian Owl would read books aloud.
And Snake would rat-rattle to let everyone know
about the wet cement and construction zone in the road.

Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be helpful in their own special way.

Don't miss the other books in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, and If Animals Tried to be Kind!

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If Animals Loved Books

by Ann Whitford Paul

Published 26 August 2025