Lotte’s world is full of animals—some with problems and others doing their best to help. Fortunately, they have friends to help them get through their troubles. The animals experience common life events, and their stories offer messages about empathy, kindness, self-love, and much more. Alligator Al feels sad, and he isn’t sure why. But Tina Chicken tells him she loves him and that she hopes he can love himself too. Crocodile Ross forgets to brush and floss his teeth, and soon they start to hurt! What can he do? Dung Beetle Ivy learns not to look down on others, and Hippopotamus Josh works on staying positive even when things are going wrong. All the animals discover new ways to make the best of their situations. This collection of tales in rhyming verse presents short inspirational stories intended to guide readers of all ages through difficult times and encourage them to stay positive.