Top 5 children's books for Valentine's Day

by Rob ScottonAges 4 and upSplat the Cat really likes Kitten and decides to give her a special valentine. However, Kitten always teases poor Splat and doesn't seem to like him.  And let's not forget about Spike, the other cat who also likes Kitten. Will Splat give Kitten the special valentine?  Will Kitten break Splat's heart? Read this wonderful book to find out.By Diane de GroatAges 4 and upWhile writing valentines for his classmates, Gilbert decides to write not-so-nice valentines for two of his classmates that have picked on him, Lewis and Margaret. He also decides to sign Lewis's name to Margaret's valentine and vice versa.  However, Lewis and Margaret quickly figure out who really gave them the valentines and Gilbert decides to do the right thing.By Jane O'ConnorIllustrated by Robin Preiss GlasserAges 4 and upNancy just loves to be fancy, and what better holiday to be fancy than on Valentine's Day! Nancy gets a valentine from a secret someone, and must use the clues to figure out who it is.View the list »
By Jane YolenIllustrated by Mark TeagueAges 1 and upOne moment, the dinosaurs are grumpy and then the next, they are blowing kisses and smiling.  What parent doesn't know these mood swings?  Even when the dinosaurs are a little naught, they are always loved.  A wonderful book on how parents and their children say 'I love you.'

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Valentine's Day is not just for adults. What better way to say 'I love you' to your child on Valentine's Day than to snuggle up with your little valentines and read a book that makes them feel loved.

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  • By Jane YolenIllustrated by Mark TeagueAges 1 and upOne moment, the dinosaurs are grumpy and then the next, they are blowing kisses and smiling.  What parent doesn't know these mood swings?  Even when the dinosaurs are a little naught, they are always loved.  A wonderful book on how parents and their children say 'I love you.'
  • By Jane O'ConnorIllustrated by Robin Preiss GlasserAges 4 and upNancy just loves to be fancy, and what better holiday to be fancy than on Valentine's Day! Nancy gets a valentine from a secret someone, and must use the clues to figure out who it is.
  • By Diane de GroatAges 4 and upWhile writing valentines for his classmates, Gilbert decides to write not-so-nice valentines for two of his classmates that have picked on him, Lewis and Margaret. He also decides to sign Lewis's name to Margaret's valentine and vice versa.  However, Lewis and Margaret quickly figure out who really gave them the valentines and Gilbert decides to do the right thing.
  • by Rob ScottonAges 4 and upSplat the Cat really likes Kitten and decides to give her a special valentine. However, Kitten always teases poor Splat and doesn't seem to like him.  And let's not forget about Spike, the other cat who also likes Kitten. Will Splat give Kitten the special valentine?  Will Kitten break Splat's heart? Read this wonderful book to find out.
  • By Sam McBratneyIllustrated by Anita JeramAges 2 and upGuess how much Little Nutbrown Hare loves his dad? A whole lot.  Little Nutbrown Hare and his dad go back and forth trying to out do one another on how much they love each other.  Who wins? They both do. 
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Abbie Copeland is a wife, mother and writer. She chronicles her adventures of being a stay-at-home mom on her blog, The Can’t Stay at Home Mom. (http://cantstayathomemom.wordpress.com) She is also a poet and her work can be seen in Off the Coast and River Poets Journal.

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