Have a heart — here are all kinds of stories for kids about celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Using his prickly quills like arrows in hopes of spreading the loving sentiments of Valentine’s Day to his animal friends, Porcupine is met with exclamations of surprise and discomfort before discovering a special valentine of his very own.
Love, Escargot by Dashka Slater
When he arrives at a Snailentine’s Day party, hoping to meet another snail with similar interests, he discovers it is actually a Volentine’s Day party and wants to hide in his shell until he makes a surprising new friend.
Valentine’s Day, Here I Come! by David Steinberg
This entertaining ode to Valentine’s Day features funny poems that are the perfect way to spread the love!
I Love You Every Day by Isabel Otter
Reflecting on the meaning of love and the many ways it can be expressed, this uplifting picture book encourages readers to celebrate Valentine’s Day every day through random acts of kindness and generosity, and messages of love and hope.
Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-Out by Suzanne Lang
Thinking Valentine’s Day is the grossest holiday, Jim Panzee is proven wrong when he learns there are different types of valentines and many kinds of love.
First Valentine by Kallie George
Excited to make his first valentine, little friend tries and tries to make the perfect heart, in this adorable—and relatable—rhyming story about first experiences.
A whimsical twist on Valentine’s Day finds Fright Club member Fran K. Stein secretly preparing a Valentine to give to Vladimir the Vampire, proving that she is ready to embark on love, the biggest fright of all.
The Tinysaurs Send Love byPatricia Hegarty
When no one in Tinytown receives mail on Valentine’s Day, the Tinysaurs step in to bring love and joy back into the neighborhood, but when their plans go awry, Clawdie comes up with a new idea to save the day!
