Book Series · 11 Books

If Animals Kissed Good Night Books

In order from If Animals Kissed Good Night to If Animals Said I Love You, Mama.

The If Animals Kissed Good Night series is a set of 11 picture books by Ann Whitford Paul, published between 2008 and 2026. Written for ages 0–6, most books run about 30 pages. Subjects across the series include kisses and animals.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

If Animals Kissed Good Night

By Ann Whitford Paul, David Walker (Illustrator)

Imagine animals kissing goodnight in their own unique ways. How would they say goodnight?

34 pages· 329 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Summary: In a whimsical bedtime tale, a young girl imagines how animals might kiss goodnight. From giraffes stretching to the sky to wolves howling after a kiss, each creature has its own bedtime ritual. But what about the slow-moving sloth and her baby? With playful rhymes and charming illustrations, this story invites families to explore the affectionate world of animals, making it a perfect bedtime read.

The complete set

If Animals Kissed Good Night Series

11 books · Published 2008–2026

Series

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$759

If Animals Kissed Good Night

Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

Imagine animals kissing goodnight in their own unique ways. How would they say goodnight?

Series

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$759

If Animals Said I Love You

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

How do animals express love? Discover their unique gestures.

Series

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$1597

If Animals Celebrated Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2018

What if animals celebrated Christmas like humans? Discover their festive fun.

Series

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$1697

If Animals Gave Thanks

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2020

Imagine animals expressing gratitude in their own unique ways.

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$759

If Animals Went to School

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2021

What if animals went to school? Discover their playful classroom adventures.

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$858

If Animals Tried to Be Kind

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2021

What if animals showed kindness like humans? Discover their unique gestures.

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$1797

If Animals Trick-or-Treated

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2022

What if animals celebrated Halloween? Discover their wild, festive night.

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$1797

If Animals Went to Work

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2023

What if animals took on human jobs? Discover their unique roles.

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$1797

If Animals Celebrated Easter

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2025

Imagine animals celebrating Easter in their own whimsical ways.

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$1797

If Animals Loved Books

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2025

What if animals loved books like you do? Discover their unique reading adventures.

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$1797

If Animals Said I Love You, Mama

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2026

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

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Common Questions

How many books are in the If Animals Kissed Good Night series?

There are 11 books in the If Animals Kissed Good Night series. It began with If Animals Kissed Good Night in 2008, and the newest book, If Animals Said I Love You, Mama, was published in 2026.