Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the magic of Valentine’s Day than with a sweet selection of stories tailored just for kids? In this post, we’ve rounded up the perfect companions for your little ones—14 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids!
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14 Sweet Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Explore the themes of friendship and love while sharing precious moments that will make this Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable for your little readers. From classics to new titles, these heartwarming titles are perfect for kids of all ages.
1. Slugs in Love by Susan Pearson
I first heard this book during preschool story time at a botanical garden! In this story, Marylou the shy slug wants Herbie to notice her! The illustrations are so fun. Your child will want to read it again and again!
2. Love, Escargot by Dashka Slater
Escargot is attending a Snailentine’s Day party and wonders if he will find his Snailentine. Escargot is such a fun character for kids!
3. Love Matters Most by Mia Kelly
A sweet story about a mother’s love.
4. Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse by Laura Numerous
Mouse makes homemade Valentines for all of his friends!
5. The Biggest Valentine Ever by Steven Kroll
In this story, two best friends want to make the biggest Valentine for their teacher, but end up arguing and ripping it. Will they make up in time for Valentine’s Day?
6. Love Is My Favorite Thing by Emma Chichester Clark
A cute book about the love of a pet!
7. Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great sets out to solve the mystery of who left a mushy Valentine on his dog’s house.
8. Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck delivers Valentines to all his friends on the farm and wonders if he will get any of his own.
9. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose by Lucille Colandro
A classic rhyming book that kids love!
10. The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond
A cute short story that is perfect to read before an afternoon of homemade Valentine creating!
11. A Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger
A book about friendship that is fun for all ages.
12. I Heart You by Meg Fleming – A board book about parent-child love!
13. How to Catch a Loveosaurus by Alice Walstead
A fun book about spreading love and kindness just like the Loveosaurus!
14. Franklin’s Valentines by Paulette Bourgeois
A classic Franklin story that teaches lessons about friendship and love. Perfect for little kids!
Your Turn
What are your favorite Valentine’s Day books for kids? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Originally published January 17, 2015.
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