Both story and illustrations are absolutely charming.  A forest full of assorted animal friends are doing their best to cheer up Mouse, who seems to be in a bit of a slump.  Each tries to offer a solution that s/he would like best: Crow tries to take him for a ride in the sky, Frog for a dip in the pond, etc. In the end, Chipmunk’s simple hug is what finally does the trick, and everyone gathers around for a group hug.  It just makes you go, Ahhh!