14 Valentine’s Day Books for Children

With February approaching must faster than I’d like (can we say SLOOOOOW down), I’m starting to focus some of my attention on Valentine’s Day.  February is a fun month for us because not only do we get to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we get to celebrate a birthday.

Right around this time every year I start freaking out wondering how I’m supposed to get everything done. This year, I won’t.  If everything doesn’t get done, it’s okay. My son will still have a birthday and turn a year older, Valentine’s Day will still come and go, and if things don’t get done, I’ll probably be the only one who notices.

Valentine’s Day Books for Children

As we are preparing for Valentine’s Day festivities, I went to my trusted friend Amazon (affiliate links included below) to find books for my children.  There are hundreds of books about Valentine’s Day, but I chose just 14 to highlight here.  So here are 14 Valentine’s Day Books for Children to add to your book shelf this year.

1. It’s Valentine’s Day

These fourteen silly, sweet poems by nationally bestselling author Jack Prelutsky are perfect for Valentine’s Day. This I Can Read title is ideal for readers who are ready for wordplay, exciting themes, and fun vocabulary words!

2. Happy Valentine’s Day Curious George

George and his friends celebrate Valentine’s Day with decorating, baking, card making and some unexpected hilarity along the way! Just how much mischief can a curious little monkey get into when balloons, frosting, and glitter are involved? Fold-out flaps on each scene reveal lively surprises in this humorous celebration of friendship. Sparkly red foil shines on the cover and throughout the book.

3. Doc McStuffins My Huggy Valentine

Valentine’s Day is Lambie’s favorite holiday! She has worked hard decorating the clinic and planning activities for the party, and she can’t wait to share it with Doc. But when Doc gets Val, a stuffed heart toy, as a Valentine’s Day gift, Lambie is afraid that she has been replaced in Doc’s heart. This sweet storybook teaches kids about love and friendship, and comes with sparkly holiday stickers for even more Valentine’s Day fun with Doc and the gang!

4. Minnie’s Valentine

Minnie’s Valentine Love is in the air at the Clubhouse, but Mickey has no idea what to get Minnie for Valentine’s Day. Minnie goes undercover, using a disguise to teach Mickey how to make a heartfelt Valentine’s Day gift.

5. Snowy Valentine

Step out into a snowy Valentine’s Day with Jasper the bunny as he searches the forest valley for a special gift for his loved one. In his picture-book debut, David Petersen, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Mouse Guard, tells a delightful tale that becomes the perfect way to say “I love you.”

6. Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine

Amelia Bedelia is sure she will love everything about Valentine’s Day. The sweet surprises, cards to give and receive, a party at school, a big, long family hug. Amelia Bedelia can’t wait. What could be better? Valentine’s Day! Hooray for Valentine’s Day!

7. The Night Before Valentine’s Day

Kids dream of candy hearts in another funny take-off on Clement C. Moore’s beloved poem. The next day at school is a day of parties and games-and a surprise visitor bearing a Valentine gift for the whole class!

8. Arthur’s Valentine

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and Arthur can’t figure out who his secret admirer is. It might be Fern, but he hopes it’s Sue Ellen. Or is it Buster playing pranks? Can you guess?

9. The Day It Rained Hearts

One day it rains hearts, and Cornelia Augusta catches them. Each heart is special in its own way, and Cornelia Augusta knows exactly who to send them to. On the day it rains hearts, Cornelia Augusta makes Valentine cards for four of her friends.

10. If You’ll Be My Valentine

If You’ll Be My Valentine sweetly celebrates the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.  Charming prose and captivatingly sweet art create an adorable tableau of loving wishes from one little boy to all the members of his family.  A little boy gives Valentines out to friends, family, and members of the natural world.

11. The Biggest Valentine Ever

When Mrs. Mousely asks her class to make valentines, Clayton and Desmond decide to make one together and give it to their teacher as a surprise. But things don’t go as planned. First Clayton puts too much glitter on the card. Then Desmond puts on too many hearts. Soon the friends are arguing and they rip the card in half. “I’m going to make my own valentine!” they both say and go home in a huff.  But then Desmond and Clayton realize that by working together they can make the biggest, best valentine ever! Kids can use the colorful foil stickers to make their own valentines!

12. Valentines Are for Saying I Love You

Candy hearts, flowers, boxes of chocolate, sure! But most of all, Valentine’s Day is to say ‘I LOVE YOU,’ loud and clear. In this sweet tale, a little girl makes a special valentine for everyone.

13. I Need a Valentine

“If you send a valentine, you’ll receive one,” Margery’s mother tells her. So Margery sends a valentine to her grandpa, and she waits and waits. Will she ever get one? Lift the flaps to find the sweet surprise in Margery’s mailbox!

14. Happy Valentine’s Day, Little Critter!

It’s Valentine’s Day, and Little Critter’s class is celebrating! They’re decorating the classroom with hearts, eating cupcakes, and making Valentine’s Day mailboxes. Little Critter is making an extra special card for an extra special valentine. Who will it be? Pull back the flaps and discover all the fun Valentine’s Day surprises.

The gift of reading is so important and one that we often take for granted. If you start early with your children, chances are you will instill a life-long love of reading. Whether you add one or all 14, I hope you enjoy these Valentine’s Day books for children.

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