Children's Book Suggestions | Valentine's Day

A mix of Valentine's Day picture books and gentle, age-appropriate romance stories for older kids & young teens who are experiencing first crushes.

Updated January 25, 2024
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County)Oregon City Public Library
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Bad Kitty does not like Valentine's Day
Bruel, Nick
Paper Book
Pet owners beware Bad Kitty smells and she really needs a bath. The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armour, a letter to your loved ones, an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need...

Holiday Picture Book (Age 4-8)

Rick
Gino, Alex
Paper Book
"Profound, moving, and - as Charlotte would say - radiant, this book will stay with anyone lucky enough to find it." - Publishers Weekly, starred review for MELISSA (previously titled GEORGE) Rick's never questioned much. He's tagged along with his best friend Jeff, even when Jeff's...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

Just be cool, Jenna Sakai
Florence, Debbi Michiko
Paper Book
  Fans of Judy Blume and Jenny Han are sure to fall head-over-heels for this funny, sweet story of crushes, competition, and the confusing reality of middle school. "Heartbreak is for suckers." When Jenna Sakai gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what she...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

Drama
Telgemeier, Raina.
Paper Book
From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile and Sisters! Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi, she can't...

Young Teen Graphic Novel (Grades 5-7)

The language of seabirds
Taylor, Will (Children's literature author)
Paper Book
  A sweet, tender middle-grade story of two boys finding first love with each other over a seaside summer. Jeremy is not excited about the prospect of spending the summer with his dad and his uncle in a seaside cabin in Oregon. It's the first summer after his parents' divorce...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)


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