Picture Books Make the Best Valentines
I know, I know Valentines Day isn’t for another month! But really, what is so wrong about celebrating a holiday all about love early!! And personally, I think there is no better way to show your love and appreciation for your little one than with a book. These sweet stories are centered around love of all different kinds! From smooches & hugs to friendship to time with your family and ALL the moments in between pick up one of these stories to feel the LOVE!
Everyone has hugs for Baby, and Baby has hugs for them too—from su abuelo and su hermano to su mascota and el árbol! Simple Spanish words and a rhythmic read-aloud help teach vocabulary and show that a loving hug is the same in any language.
The spare and simple Spanish is accessible for both bilingual parents and those who wish to introduce Spanish to their little ones. Either way, parents won’t be able to resist giving abrazos as they share this bilingual read aloud, filled with bold, graphic illustrations, with their little bébé!
It’s almost dinner time and Ma has a surprise. She’s taking Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose to a restaurant! When Dorothy asks if there’s a special reason, Ma simply says, “Because I love you, pussycat.” The girls have a lot of follow-up questions. Does Ma love Dorothy as much as Rose loves animals? As much as Blanche loves being fancy? Ma’s answer is always yes. But how will Dorothy show how much she loves Ma? Luckily, a mishap at dinner gives Dorothy a wonderfully sweet idea!
Illustrated with bright and charming art, full of Easter eggs and nods to memorable show gags—from Fernando the Teddy Bear to Mr. Ha Ha’s Hot Dog Hacienda—Love is Golden will simultaneously delight kids AND adults.
Get ready for the fight of the season in Festive Feuds, a rollicking picture book series featuring beloved and iconic characters competing to see who will come out on top. This time, Valentine’s Day and Groundhog Day are duking it out in a laugh-out-loud companion to Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny and Turkey vs. Santa!
A self-important groundhog is excited for the big day when his shadow (or lack thereof) will decide if winter is over. But he finds himself overlooked as people stock up on candy hearts, write romantic couplets, and hope to be struck by Cupid’s arrow! Meanwhile, Cupid himself spreads love and joy, oblivious to the groundhog’s frustration. Can the two holiday icons learn to share the spotlight? Or will their battle for people’s hearts get out of control? Find out in this silly celebration of two kid-favorite holidays: Groundhog Day and Valentine’s Day!
For a quarter of a century, The Invisible String has helped comfort and heal millions of readers by easing separation anxiety, loneliness, and loss, while also exploring the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us all. This newly illustrated reimagining of this celebration of love answers the call from countless fans for a diverse range of children and families to be included in this contemporary all-ages classic.
When a mom and dad tell their twins that they’re all connected by an Invisible String, the children insist that’s impossible. But still, they want to know more: What kind of string? The answer is one that people around the world have been sharing for a generation, and it’s the simple truth that binds us all: It’s an Invisible String made of love. Even if you can’t see it, you can feel it deep in your heart and know that you are always connected to the ones you love.
Starring a big bear and a little bear, this captivating board book with a peek-through cover from perennial New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton celebrates the endless delight of smooches. A year-round Valentine for the little ones you adore!
“Oh, little bear! You spectacular child! You are joyful and funny and wonderfully WILD.”
So begins Smooches!, an affectionate and lively book of love. With those inimitable Boynton illustrations, a peek-through cover, and sweet rhyming text, this adorable and sturdy board book is the perfect present for each and every smoochable little one in your life. In the words of the book’s conclusion, “The power of smooches cannot be denied.” So true.
This Valentine-themed follow-up to If I Could Give You Christmas is an adorable celebration of love and the special relationship between parents and children.
If you were my valentine,
I would jump, jump with joy!
Valentine’s Day is for cuddles, sweet treats, silly games, and spending time with the ones we hold dear. Join all kinds of animals and their valentines—from rabbits and puffins, to cougars and otters, to a bigger-than-big whale—in this cozy picture book celebration of love.
When a polar bear leaves the safety and warmth of her cave to travel all over a frozen wonderland, she must be looking for something very important. Could it be delicious silver salmon? A view of the swirling winter sky? A bit of gold? Of course, she is in search of the most precious thing of all: her lost little cub. In this touching story, readers will instantly be enamored with the sweeping illustrations of winter landscapes, endearing polar bear characters, and the resonant message that a mother’s love matters most.
An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine’s Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It’s enough to turn anyone into a monster!
In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!
