A Heart-Full of Stories: Valentine's Day Reads

Updated December 10, 2025
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Arthur's valentine
Brown, Marc Tolon.
Paper Book
BESTSELLING CLASSIC SERIES! More than 5 million Arthur Adventure books sold! Here's a super-sweet valentine mystery, the perfect treat for every fan of the hit show on PBS Kids. It's almost Valentine's Day, one after...
Bad Kitty does not like Valentine's Day
Bruel, Nick
Paper Book
New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel's naughty feline is back in the holiday adventure Bad Kitty Does Not Like Valentine's Day. Kitty does not like Valentine's Day. Because no one has given Kitty a Valentine. Maybe to get a Valentine,...
The Berenstain Bears' extra special valentine
Berenstain, Mike
Paper Book
It's Valentine's Day in Bear Country! Brother and Sister Bear have made valentines for all their friends. Brother Bear has even made a big card for someone special--and Sister Bear wants to guess who! But when Brother Bear doesn't share the card with anyone at school, who could it...
A Charlie Brown valentine
Schulz, Charles M.
Paper Book
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this adorable story! Charlie Brown is so excited about Valentine's Day! It's the perfect excuse to finally talk to the Little Red-Haired Girl! Will Charlie Brown find his true love...
Click, clack, moo : I love you!
Cronin, Doreen
Paper Book
Little Duck and all of her friends on the farm celebrate Valentine's Day by inviting a newcomer to join in the fun in this charming addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and...
A Crankenstein valentine
Berger, Samantha.
Paper Book
Even the crankiest monsters have hearts in this monstrously funny Valentine tale from fan favorite author Samantha Berger and bestselling, award-winning illustrator Dan Santat. An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey,...
Cupig : the Valentine's day pig
Tattersfield, Claire
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! A comically mismatched Valentine's Day picture book with a clever and hilarious take on Cupid. Introducing Cupig the Valentine's Day pig! Cupig absolutely loves Valentine's Day. Every year she enjoys spreading love and cheer...
The day it rained hearts
Bond, Felicia.
Paper Book
A creative and sweet story, perfect for Valentine's Day, that helps open the hearts of young readers. From the beloved illustrator of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. One day it rains hearts, and Cornelia Augusta catches them. She realizes that the hearts are perfect for making...
Dino-Valentine's Day
Wheeler, Lisa
Paper Book
Will you be mine, Dino-Valentine? Dinos of all shapes and sizes make cards, munch on treats, and find romance at the Valentine Dance! Cheery rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler and delightfully goofy illustrations from Barry Gott invite readers to celebrate Valentine's Day in true dino style....
First valentine
George, K.
Paper Book
A charming, relatable rhyming read-aloud just-right for Valentine's Day, about first experiences! Little friend. First valentine. A heart will be the best design... Little friend is so excited to make his first valentine--in the shape...
Flubby does not like Valentine's Day
Morris, J. E.
Paper Book
Flubby, the cute but aloof cat, is not a fan of Valentine's Day! Kami wants to give Flubby a gift for Valentine's Day. But cats can't read cards, and flowers make Flubby sneeze! Can Kami find the perfect present for her pal? The charming illustrations, simple text,...
Getting ready for Valentine's Day
Ahiyya, Vera
Paper Book
Get Ready for Valentine's Day in this exciting new series for kids who love new experiences and holiday fun!  Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment! Includes a press-out holiday sign for photo...
Grumpy monkey Valentine gross-out
Lang, Suzanne
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The beloved character Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine's Day until his buddy Norman shows him that the holiday is for everyone. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun! This holiday hardcover book is brimming with...
Happy Valentine's Day, Curious George!
Di Angelo, N.
Paper Book
George and his friends celebrate Valentine's Day with decorating, baking, card making, and some unexpected hilarity along the way! Just how much mischief can a curious little monkey get into when balloons, frosting, and glitter are involved Fold-out flaps on each scene reveal lively...
Llama Llama, be my valentine!
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
A Penguin Young Reader based on an episode of Llama Llama's animated Netflix television series, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day! Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star...
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. Today is Snailentine's Day, and Escargot is on...
Melvin's valentine
Scieszka, Jon.
Paper Book
Melvin worries his way around Trucktown trying to find out who gave him a valentine. After everyone he asks says no, little Rita beeps her way to Melvin's attention. Did she give Melvin the valentine? Leveled Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.
Pete the Cat. Valentine's Day is cool
Dean, Kim
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...
Rhyme time valentine
Poydar, Nancy.
Paper Book
Ruby's homemade valentines blow away while she is walking to school, but she figures out a way to give everyone a valentine anyway.
The secret valentine
London, Jonathan
Paper Book
Join Duck, Hippo, and their friends as they uncover their secret valentines! It's Valentine's Day, and something curious is going on. As the birds tweet their love songs, Hippo and his friends Elephant, Pig, and Turtle each receive mysterious, unsigned Valentine's Day cards. Hippo...
Splat the Cat : funny Valentine
Merkel, Joe F.
Paper Book
It's Valentine's Day, and Splat wants to give someone a special valentine. With multiple fun flaps, reveal Valentine's Day surprises and find out who gets what!
A valentine for Percy
Courtney, Richard
Paper Book
Thomas and Percy and their engine friends celebrate Valentine's Day on the Island of Sodor! This Step 2 Thomas & Friends Step into Reading leveled reader is just right for train-loving boys and girls ages 4 to 6 who are reading with help.
Valentine surprise
Demas, Corinne.
Paper Book
It's only a week until Valentine's Day, and Lily wants to make the perfect heart-shaped valentine for Mommy. But every time she cuts out a heart, it's either too pointy, too round, or too skinny. As the days go by, Lily tries again and again, and when Valentine's Day finally arrives, she...
Valentine's Day surprise
Wasserman, Robin
Paper Book
Scooby and the gang are excited for Valentine's Day. But all of their valentines are missing! Did a ghost take their valentines or does Scooby have a secret admirer? It's a case only Scooby can solve.
Wrecking Valentine's Day!
King, Trey
Paper Book
Celebrate Valentine's Day in LEGO(R) City!People are hard at work in LEGO(R) City until a scientist's experiment accidentally makes everyone crazy in love! The construction workers fall in love with their wrecking balls, dogs fall in love with cats, and a cop falls in love with a crook! Can the...

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