Combines simple rhymes and soft pastel illustrations to show how different animals express their love to their little ones and each other, from bears that kiss on the muzzle to cows that lick and nuzzle.

In Bao, an aging Chinese mom suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy. Mom excitedly welcomes this new bundle of joy into her life, but Dumpling starts growing up fast, and Mom comes to the bittersweet realization that nothing stays cute and small forever.