Lions say "I love you" with a purr and a cuddle.Wolves say "I love you" with a howl and a huddle.Bears like to say it with a kiss on the muzzle.A mama cow says it with a lick and a nuzzle. . . .Sweet, simple rhymes and glowing illustrations in soft pastels show the touching ways that animals—from elephants to giraffes to chickens—bond with their families.

DIANE MULDROW is a prolific author of children's books, including We Planted A Tree, illustrated by Bob Staake.DAVID WALKER's cuddly animals are featured in the popular Little Golden Book How Do Penguins Play?