Children's Valentine's Day Books

Updated January 23, 2023
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Franklin's valentines
Bourgeois, Paulette.
Ebook
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, it's Valentine's Day and Franklin can't wait to give his friends the cards he has made. But when he gets to school, he discovers that they're missing. Franklin is heartbroken and worried that now his friends won't want to give him any cards. Big hearts prevail and...
Bad kitty gets a bath
Bruel, Nick.
Paper Book
BAD KITTY IS BACK (AND BADDER THAN EVER!) when she is forced to take a bath in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones...
Mr. Goat's valentine
Bunting, Eve 1928-
Paper Book
After reading in the newspaper that it's Valentine's Day, Mr. Goat sets out in search of very special gifts for his first love. But just what would a goat choose as the perfect gifts to show how he feels? Readers will be in for a surprise at Mr. Goat's nontraditional selections. From acclaimed...
The Valentine bears
Bunting, Eve
Paper Book
Mr. and Mrs. Bear have never celebrated St. Valentine's Day because they hibernate during the winter.
Henry and the Valentine surprise
Carlson, Nancy L.
Paper Book
Just before Valentine's Day, Henry and his classmates discover a heart-shaped box on their teacher Mr. McCarthy's desk. Who's it for? As the students spy on Mr. McCarthy, they see him talking to the playground monitor, smiling at the lunch lady, and eating with the French teacher! How many...
Pete the Cat : Valentine's Day is cool
Dean, Kim 1969-
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes us on an awesome trip with Pete the Cat as he discovers just how special Valentine's Day can be! At first, Pete thinks Valentine's Day isn't cool...until he realizes all the special cats there are in his life. Pete...
Valentine's Day
Flanagan, Alice K.
Paper Book
All about the history of Valentine's Day, and how the holiday is celebrated today.
Ruby Valentine and the sweet surprise
Friedman, Laurie B. 1964-
Paper Book
For Ruby Valentine, two pets means twice the love! There's a new addition in the Valentine house: a kitten! He's soft and sweet, and Ruby is happy to have him. But not everyone shares Ruby's enthusiasm. Lovebird's feathers are more than a little ruffled. And when...
Happy Valentine's Day, Miss Hildy!
Grambling, Lois G.
Paper Book
Miss Hildy is a detective, sort of - with a cape, a magnifying glass, and a little black book for taking notes.  So when a strange Valentine's Day gift appears on her doorstep, Miss Hildy smells a mystery.  Luckily, her secret admirer is aterriblespeller who leaves a trail of misspelled clues.  
Roses are pink, your feet really stink
De Groat, Diane.
Paper Book
When Gilbert writes two not-so-nice valentines to his classmates, his prank quickly turns into pandemonium. But there's always time for a change of heart on Valentine's Day.
Dora loves boots
Inches, Alison
Ebook
A valentine for Frankenstein
Kimmelman, Leslie
Paper Book
Frankenstein isn't your typical monster. For starters, he only has one head, just two eyes, and no tail. And worst of all, he's sort of nice! Frankenstein quickly realizes his friendly behavior is out of place at the Valentine's Day Bash. There's one monster, though,...
Happy Valentine's day, Mouse!
Numeroff, Laura Joffe
Paper Book
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine's Day with all the friends he loves. This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for preschoolers, who will enjoy the simple introduction to the fun of Valentine's Day. "This title follows Mouse as he...
Amelia Bedelia's first Valentine
Parish, Herman.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling picture book! It's Valentine's Day in young Amelia Bedelia's classroom. And you know Amelia Bedelia--she wears her heart on her sleeve. The second book in the nationally bestselling series about the childhood of America's favorite literal-minded...
It's Valentine's Day
Prelutsky, Jack.
Paper Book
These fourteen silly, sweet poems by nationally bestselling author Jack Prelutsky are perfect for Valentine's Day. This Level 4 I Can Read title is ideal for readers who are ready for wordplay, exciting themes, and fun vocabulary words! Fourteen easy-to-read poems go straight to the heart-...
It's Valentine's Day
Prelutsky, Jack.
Paper Book
A collection of Valentine poems including I Made My Dog a Valentine and I Love You More Than Applesauce.
Valentine mice!
Roberts, Bethany.
Paper Book
"Skip! Hop! Zip! Nip!" The sprightly characters from "Halloween Mice!" frolic across a wintry landscape to deliver valentines to all their woodland friends. Lively rhymed text filled with sounds that are fun to say aloud, and a simple mystery -- what happened to the littlest mouse? -- that is...
If you'll be my Valentine
Rylant, Cynthia.
Paper Book
IF YOU'LL BE MY VALENTINE Cynthia Rylant and Fumi Kosaka 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...
Little Blue Truck's valentine
Schertle, Alice
Paper Book
Spread the love with Little Blue Truck--a perfect Valentine's Day read-aloud in this best-selling series! "Beep!" said Blue. "Happy Valentine's Day!" Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine's Day cards to all his farm animal friends. But as Blue beeps along, he starts to...
10 Valentine friends : a holiday counting book
Schulman, Janet.
Paper Book
It's Valentine's Day and the 10 little neighbors in this book are busy making Valentines for their closest friends. A dinosaur card, thinks little Pete, My pal Max would find really neat. Will everyone get a Valentine at the big Valentine's Day party? You can...
A Charlie Brown valentine
Singerman, Wesley
DVD
Celebrate Love Day!
Schwartz, Alexandra Cassel
Paper Book
A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Daniel Tiger celebrates Love Day by making cards for the people he loves. This 8x8 storybook comes with eight cardstock love notes that...
Turkey's Valentine surprise
Silvano, Wendi 1962-
Paper Book
Turkey is delivering his valentines in disguise in this funny addition to the popular series. Turkey loves nothing better than a good trick...except maybe a good disguise. So for Valentine's Day, he decides to secretly deliver a card to each of his friends. But when he dresses up as...
Love, Escargot
Slater, Dashka
Paper Book
Fall in love with this laugh-out-loud third picture book in the bestselling Escargot series about a cute French snail who attends a Valentine's Day party--the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or celebrating love all year round. Bonjour! Today is Snailentine's Day, and...
Mouse's first valentine
Thompson, Lauren 1962-
Paper Book
Early one morning, Mouse follows his sister around the house. She's making something special. It's red and lacy and very pretty. Snip! Snip! Snip! What will it be?
Here comes Valentine Cat
Underwood, Deborah
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling Cat is back just in time for Valentine's Day!Full of humor and heart, this picture book is perfect for fans of Bad Kitty, Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie books, and of course, Cat's other capers, including Here Comes the Easter Cat,...
Mouse and Mole, secret valentine
Yee, Wong Herbert
Paper Book
Mole took a piece of pink paper and folded it in half. He drew a curvy line in pencil. "That looks like my tail," giggled Mouse. "Don't be silly!" chuckled Mole. He cut along the line with scissors. Snip, snip,...

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