Rhyming text explores what would happen if animals kissed like humans do, from a slow kiss between a sloth and her cub to a mud-happy kiss from a hippo calf to his father.

If animals said Merry Christmas like we do, how would they say 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 celebrate this magical season.

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.

Rhyming text explores what would happen if animals tried to be kind, including Porcupine knitting a long scarf for Giraffe and Squirrel helping Dog dig for bones.