If Animals Said I Love You, Mama
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2026

If Animals Said I Love You, Mama

By Ann Whitford Paul, David Walker (Illustrator)

Part of the If Animals Kissed Good Night series

Imagine animals expressing love to their mothers in delightful, unique ways. How would they show it?

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In a whimsical world, animals express love to their mothers in charming, unique ways. Wombat crafts a heartfelt card, Kookaburra bakes a special cake, and Wallaby shares a loving walk. Through playful rhymes and enchanting illustrations, this tale celebrates the tender bond between mother and child, inviting readers to imagine how creatures across the animal kingdom show affection. Perfect for bedtime or gift-giving, this story captures the joy of love in its many forms. How do these animals say 'I love you, Mama'?

From the publisher

A must-have for any nursery! This bestselling series adds another charming picture book that imagines creatures all across the animal kingdom as kiddos showing affection to their mamas - making it the perfect purchase for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day or any time of year. What if animals did what YOU do? If animals said “I love you, Mama,” Wombat would work long and hard on his Thank-You-for-Being-My-Mama card. Kookaburra would busily bake Mama’s beloved beetle-bug cake. Wallaby and Mama would go for a walk, speaking of love in their hisssss-hiss talk. Each animal would show Mama love in their own special way. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, the story highlights the joys of the mother-child relationship through an imaginative lens. If Animals Said I Love You, Mama is ideal for bedtime and gift-giving. Other books in this hit 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, If Animals Went to Work, If Animals Celebrated Easter, and If Animals Loved Books.

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Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–6
Audience
Picture
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Published
January 13, 2026
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
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ISBN
9780374391942

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