With February 14th coming up, we wanted to share our favorite Valentine’s Day picture books that you and your kids will love.
The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings by Mike Berenstain
Sister Bear finds out that Brother Bear has a secret admirer on Valentine’s Day! Papa Bear tells the cubs a story about another young cub that had his own secret admirer. Papa and Mama! And he reminds the cubs that all love comes from God, who is love.
God Is Love by Amy Parker
In God is Love by Amy Parker, warm and rhyming verse reassures little hearts by introducing them to the awesome characteristics of an Almighty God. No matter the day, time, season, or year, God loves each and every one of us. A perfect gift for young children ages baby to 3 for Valentine’s Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine’s Day with all the friends he loves.
Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama and all of his friends are getting ready for the special Valentine’s Day holiday. Join them as they make and decorate special cards to give and send, and see what kind of special gift Llama gets for his most special valentine—Mama!
The Story of Valentine’s Day by Nancy Skarmeas
Discover the significance of Valentine’s Day and why we celebrate it with this little board book, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Featuring colorful illustrations and a simple text, this story explains to children the history of Valentine’s Day, its origins, and traditions.
Saint Valentine by Robert Sabuda
For a more in-depth look into the origins of Valentine’s Day, this book will take you back to ancient Rome where a kind physician named Valentine takes an interest in a young blind girl. Her sight is restored through his deep faith, and the holiday of Valentine’s Day begins when he sends the little girl a secret message, which she receives after Valentine is executed as a martyr. The book is illustrated with colorful mosaics modeled after early Christian art.
Snowy Valentine by David Petersen
In this heart-warming story, Jasper the bunny searches the snowy forest for a special Valentine’s gift for his wife, Lilly. He loves her so much he can’t just give her any old gift! After visiting the other neighborhood creatures to see what gifts they’re giving, Jasper tries to find his own special way to say “I love you.”
You’re the Hugs to My Kisses by Barbara Herndon
“You’re the jelly to my donut. You’re the blue to my sky. You’re the laces to my sneakers. You’re the twinkle to my eye.” This cute rhyming story will appeal to all ages.
Love Is Kind by Laura Sassi
Love Is Kind is a heartwarming story about Little Owl who hopes to buy his grammy a heart-shaped box of chocolates for her birthday. Told in simple prose, this heartfelt and humorous picture book is a sweet reminder that real love isn’t found in a box – even one filled with chocolates.
Little Critter: Just a Little Love by Mercer Mayer
In Just a Little Love, Little Critter finds love just in time for Valentine’s Day. But will his valentine love him back?