Valentine's Day is the perfect day to snuggle up with the kiddos and a good book. These books are definitely cuddle-worthy.
I Love You: A Keepsake Storybook Collection {various authors}
A collection of five different books about the love between a mother and her child. Stories include: I Love You Because You're You (Liza Baker), I Love You, Too! (Eve Bunting), I Love You, Stinky Face (Lisa McCourt), I Love You Through and Through (Burnadette Rossetti-Shustak), and Mama Love You (Caroline Stutson).
Mr Prickles {Kara LaReau}
Mr Prickles is a lonely porcupine looking for a friend and none of the forest creatures want to get close to his prickly self. One day he notices Miss Pointypants, a girl porcupine from the stump next door. Love blossoms as they doing the things that porcupines do. Full of wit and puns this book will quickly become a family favorite.
Little Treasures {Jacqueline K. Ogburn}
This book travels around the world, sharing the endearments parents call their children in different countries.
Love You Forever {Robert Munsch}
A classic story of a mother's continual love for her son. The story ends with the son returning that love. Sentimental story reminding us that you are never too old for love and lullabies.
Olive You! {Katy Hall & Lisa Eisenberg}
A book of witty love-themed knock-knock jokes. Great for your budding comedian.
Mole's In Love {David Bedford}
Morris the Mole is looking for love in this warm and humorous story. He knows exactly what he's searching for, he just can't see very well. He encounters a horse, a pig and a duck along the way but finally finds his perfect match.
The Story of Valentine's Day {Nancy Skarmeas}
A book sharing the reasons we celebrate Valentine's Day, including a history lesson.
Ballad of Valentine {Alison Jackson}
A fun spoof of "Clementine," this book can be read or sung.
Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine {Stan & Jan Berenstain}
Sister Bear is excited to give a special valentine to the cutest cub in her class. At the same time she wants to give the bully in the class a piece of her mind. When Sister Bear is caught off-guard by a unexpected valentine will she go through with her plan or change her mind?
What are some of your top picks for Valentine's Day books for children?
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Thank you so much for this list! I was planning to search the library for some Valentine's books, but you gave me a head start.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for this list! I am not good at finding theme books for my kids, I tend to always go with what we already have. It would be nice to have a few of these on hand over the next couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help, Brenda! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I am glad this gave you some new options to try! Enjoy! I would love to hear which ones you like most.
ReplyDeleteLove You Forever is such a good one. :) Thanks for sharing the list, they all look great!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE 'Love You Forever', it's my ultimate favorite book. Great list!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! We also like "I Love You More" - written from 2 perspectives (parent/child) :)
ReplyDeleteGreat list!
ReplyDeleteLove You Forever. is a favorite! Thanks so much for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays!
ReplyDeleteJody
Great book list! I pinned your post to my Kids' Valentine's Day Activities Board at http://pinterest.com/debchitwood/kids-valentine-s-day-activities/. Visiting from HHH!
ReplyDeleteI just wrote my own book list for Valentine's Day but I'm pinning yours to my Valentine's Day pinterest board. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is "The Kissing Hand." If you haven't read it or its sequel "A Pocket Full of Kisses," you should check them out.
Thanks again!
Oh those are great ones, too! Thanks for sharing!
DeleteOhhhh, my grandkids and I LOVED the Olive You knock knock jokes. Thanks for the fun memories :)
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Kathie
Ohh what a great list! Some of them are new.. thank you!
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in my Valentine's roundup! Be sure to
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