What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

I've checked the Noah's Ark list but couldn't find it there. I used to read a picture book in the early 2000's about the background stories of animals on Noah's Ark. These animals were gathered around, sharing what their lives were like before the flood.

There was a story about how a kingfisher got its colorful feathers. He had to retrieve jewels from various places (including water and fire) and deliver them to a dragon, who then stroked them against the kingfisher's plumage.

There was also a story about a hippo who desperately wanted to do ballet, so she kept losing weight until she could wade through the water effortlessly.

There was also a feud between an ocelot and a cheetah? Leopard? Some sort of misunderstanding left him upset.

I remember the cover to be mainly yellow, with the bow of the ark facing forward and the animals facing forward, as well. I think there was no explicit mention of Noah, but I might be wrong.

Would appreciate any help finding this book! Thank you :)

The Animals' Bedtime Storybook

A few copies of The Animals' Bedtime Storybook by Wendy Cooling - Rainbowheart's suggestion - on eBay show the Table of Contents which includes:

- Day 1 - The Beaver's Story
- Day 2 - The Hippopotamus's Story
- Day 9 - The Ocelot's Tale
- Day 24 - The Kingfisher's Story
- [last day] Day 40 - The Lovebird's Story
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/267069178145
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/146009372586

THIS IS IT!!! I've been looking for this book for decades, thank you both 😭

You're welcome, glad to help out!