What better way to celebrate a day of love than with Valentine’s Day Books for Kids? These books are so cute and fun, your little ones will want to read them all year long!
Books make perfect gifts as well as a fun activity. Children’s picture books have sweet messages that make this fun holiday even better. You and your little ones are going to love these book suggestions and they go great in our felt Valentine hearts.
These are great after making some homemade Valentines cards while sitting by our Valentines tree.
Children’s books contain big feelings in short stories that keep kids coming back for more. They’ll want to read these books over and over again, and not just on Valentine’s Day. Children's books are the best way to celebrate a holiday like this one.
By now, you know I can’t resist a good book recommendation. I love that my kids love to read. I know there are many of you out there searching for books that will encourage your children to read more often. These Valentine’s Day books have something special that keeps the kiddos reading and coming back for more no matter what time of year it is. Young children understand so much more than we realize and it shows when we put a good book in front of them.
Don’t stop at these Valentine’s Day book suggestions. Halloween books for kids are more favorites that will please all year long. I’d also hate for you to miss out on Thanksgiving books for kids. They’re all good! The more books the better.
Maybe you need a few ideas to make your own valentines like DIY Valentines treats for school. You can prepare them while you read books together. Or spread more love with these Valentine’s Day chocolate dipped fruit gifts.
Every child can find something fun in these book selections. Even the most stubborn reader might find something that resonates with them. From monsters who need a little love, to classics like Berenstain Bears and Franklin, to new favorites that deal with big feelings, there’s so much to celebrate. I love simple text with a profound, important message, especially because everyone shows love in different ways.
I love love, and I hope you like these Valentine books as much as me and my kids do. The messages are heart-warming, the illustrations are gorgeous, and there’s a wide celebration of love, friendship, and kindness. My favorite authors for children's books have outdone themselves with these gems.
Why should you read Valentine’s Day books?
- For the joy of celebrating love!
- Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday for the kiddos, and books help embrace it
- Books might be one of the best ways to celebrate any holiday
- Fun stories about a fun holiday encourage kids to read
What makes a great Valentine’s Day book?
- A story that helps little ones tap into their big emotions like love
- Characters that demonstrate kindness and share love with their family and friends
- A story that allows kids to tap into big emotions and embrace them
- Something fun! Stories are meant to delight a reader
- A celebration of love and kindness
Well, I think it’s safe to say that I’ve done plenty of gushing. Let’s talk about my favorite Valentine's Day books!
1. L is for Love
This little beauty filled with colorful illustrations, walks the little ones through the alphabet. Each page is a new letter introducing even the youngest reader to words and phrases about love and friendship.
2. Love Is
This gorgeous picture book tells the story of a young girl and a little duck who wanders far from its pond. These two characters learn to care for each other. They learn that love is about letting go as much as holding on. This is a sweet book with a profound message and beautiful illustrations that I can't get enough of.
3. In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
This adorable book gets into a lot of big feelings that kids (and adults) experience. Our hearts can hold so much! The best part is that it teaches kids to embrace all feelings, even the uncomfortable ones. I can't stop talking about what a great book this is.
4. My Fuzzy Valentine (Sesame Street)
I love a tactile board book like this one for the young ones who can’t even speak yet, let alone read the words. They love to get involved in books! Follow Elmo in this story as he finds out who sent him a fuzzy Valentine. He’ll visit all your favorite characters on Sesame Street.
5. Llama Llama I Love You
All these Llama Llama books are so cute with their rhymes and illustrations. In this one little llama makes heart-shaped Valentines and delivers them to all his friends and family with lots of hugs.
6. A Crankenstein Valentine
This little monster hates everything to do with this yucky holiday and he turns into a Crankenstein. But maybe even the crankiest monster has a little love in his heart. You and the kiddos are going to love this humorous and adorable story.
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7. Love Monster
Everyone deserves to feel loved. This little monster is having a hard time when everyone he knows is cute and cuddly, but he’s a googly-eyed monster. So, he sets out on a journey to find someone who can love him for exactly who and what he is. I love the message in this story!
8. The Valentine Bears
Because Mr. and Mrs. Bear hibernate every winter, they’re always asleep for Valentine’s Day. They’ve never celebrated. This is such an adorable, heart-warming, sweet story that I know you and the little ones will love.
9. Franklin’s Valentines
In this classic Franklin story, he’s so excited to share the Valentines he made with all his animal friends. When he gets to school, he finds out that all his cards are missing. Franklin worries that his friends won’t want to give him any cards because he doesn’t have any to share. But friendship prevails!
10. Llama Llama Be My Valentine!
In this book for young readers, your kiddos can read this one to you! Llama and his friends are learning how to say “I love you” by creating cards to give to their favorite llamas (and goats).
11. Happy Valentine’s Day, Little Critter!
This is another classic story. Little Critter is loving this day to celebrate love. He’s decorating the classroom, eating cupcakes, making valentines. And he’s even making an extra-special card for a special someone.
12. The Night Before Valentine’s Day
This cute book celebrates the sweetest holiday of the year. There’s card-making and tasty treats. Come join in on the colorful fun, parties and games for this holiday in this delightful story.
13. The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings
Brother Bear received a love letter from a secret admirer and Sister Bear won’t stop teasing him about it. What is he going to do about Sister Bear? Papa Bear saves the day by telling a sweet love story about him and Mama Bear!
14. A Charlie Brown Valentine
It’s Valentine’s Day! That means Charlie Brown finally has an excuse to talk to the Little Red-Haired Girl. But he’s not the only one willing to wear his heart on his sleeve, the whole Peanuts gang is ready to find love.
15. Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink
Not everyone has been nice to Gilbert, so when it comes time to write Valentine cards he writes a couple of not-so-nice ones. Feelings get hurt. But maybe there’s still time for a change of heart on a day of love. This one will have your little readers giggling aloud as you read it.
16. Pinkalicious
This book is full of everything pink! Everyone in her class is assigned to make extra-special cards for someone in class. Pinkalicious is determined to make the perfect valentine that’s absolutely pink-tastic! But will her card measure up?
17. Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!
In this cute story you get to join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie… on his Valentine’s Day adventure. Mouse is making special Valentine's Day cards that celebrate the thing he loves most about each of his friends. What a sweet message! This book is also the perfect pairing for all your Valentine’s Day crafts.
Don’t these books sound so cute? Our family loves them and I hope you and the kids love them too. I love books that get into big feelings, have valuable messages, and adorable illustrations. These books are some of our absolute favorites.
Enjoy a full day of activities and fun with these Valentines breakfast ideas kids. These Valentines cake pop recipes are sure to add even more delight to the holiday.
Need some gifts? Try Valentines cookie gifts. Desserts are always a pleasant gift to give and receive. I also love these Valentines gifts for babies (25+). And don’t forget about Valentines gifts for college girlfriend. Don’t miss anyone on your list.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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