If Animals Kissed Good Night    by Ann Whitford Paul & David Walker Order:  USA  Can Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2008 (2008) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch There are so many different ways to say 'I love you,' and this preschool picture book tells the story of how animals show their love. Soft-toned, dreamlike llustrations lead the reader through various habitats, displaying sweet pictures of animals kissing each other. Every few pages, a sloth mommy and her cub are shown kissing good night, to the point where they cannot pull apart. The language is sing-songy: 'Walrus calf and her papa would make whiskery swishes, rubbing each other in scritch-scratchy kisses. Mama Elephant's trunk would kiss and then sway and shower her calf with a wet, washing spray.' If Animals Kissed Good Night is perfect for a bedtime read-aloud with young children. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews