![In "Arthur's Valentine" by Marc Brown, Valentine's Day is coming, and a secret admirer is sending messages to Arthur. Arthur hopes that the new girl in his class is responsible for the notes, but it could be anyone. He's not sure he even wants an admirer, and his friends begin to tease him when they find out about the love notes he's been receiving. Can Arthur come up with a creative response when he learns the identity of his secret admirer?](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/6b/e1/6be14173132499e9e334e26a8ed23cde.JPG?itok=rhV-FUTN "In "Arthur's Valentine" by Marc Brown, Valentine's Day is coming, and a secret admirer is sending messages to Arthur. Arthur hopes that the new girl in his class is responsible for the notes, but it could be anyone. He's not sure he even wants an admirer, and his friends begin to tease him when they find out about the love notes he's been receiving. Can Arthur come up with a creative response when he learns the identity of his secret admirer?")
![Everyone's favorite mixed-up housekeeper is just a young girl in "Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine" by Herman Parish. She is a bit confused about the funny messages on the cards she prepares for her classmates; nonetheless, she is brokenhearted when she leaves them on the school bus. Can she find something else to take the place of the lost cards? Despite her forgetfulness and confusion, little Amelia Bedelia ends up having a happy Valentine's Day with her friends and her parents.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/b3/b9/b3b92f9a87012f04ce4885c28df25343.JPG?itok=BndCsYqu "Everyone's favorite mixed-up housekeeper is just a young girl in "Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine" by Herman Parish. She is a bit confused about the funny messages on the cards she prepares for her classmates; nonetheless, she is brokenhearted when she leaves them on the school bus. Can she find something else to take the place of the lost cards? Despite her forgetfulness and confusion, little Amelia Bedelia ends up having a happy Valentine's Day with her friends and her parents.")
![In Cynthia Rylant's "If You'll Be My Valentine," a young boy shares the sweet things he'll do for each of his Valentines. He extends his Valentine offer to pets, family members, a bird outside his window and stuffed animals. He gifts each one a special Valentine's Day activity designed just for him or her.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/76/b0/76b009303d33ceeca2f1e5a730b02081.JPG?itok=cE221gnK "In Cynthia Rylant's "If You'll Be My Valentine," a young boy shares the sweet things he'll do for each of his Valentines. He extends his Valentine offer to pets, family members, a bird outside his window and stuffed animals. He gifts each one a special Valentine's Day activity designed just for him or her."){kind=small}
Valentine's Day is all about love, and snuggling up with the little people you love is one of the best ways to celebrate the holiday. Check out this list of six sweet Valentine's Day stories to share with your children.
As a parent, you want your children to become enthusiastic readers, but other interests often pull your children away from books. Holiday stories appeal to kids' love of special days, so they can often entice your children to spend time enjoying a good book. These Valentine's Day stories will not only encourage your children to read, but they will also help channel your kids' enthusiasm for the upcoming holiday.
Find these and other Valentine's Day books at your local library. The main branch of the Peoria Public Library is located at 107 Northeast Monroe, Peoria, Ill. Enjoy these stories together, because there's no better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by spending quality time with the people you love.
![In Cynthia Rylant's "If You'll Be My Valentine," a young boy shares the sweet things he'll do for each of his Valentines. He extends his Valentine offer to pets, family members, a bird outside his window and stuffed animals. He gifts each one a special Valentine's Day activity designed just for him or her.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/35/b6/35b6478e40239f36ad9d375dd9d60c00.JPG?itok=mqDz0WWz "In Cynthia Rylant's "If You'll Be My Valentine," a young boy shares the sweet things he'll do for each of his Valentines. He extends his Valentine offer to pets, family members, a bird outside his window and stuffed animals. He gifts each one a special Valentine's Day activity designed just for him or her.")
![Everyone's favorite mixed-up housekeeper is just a young girl in "Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine" by Herman Parish. She is a bit confused about the funny messages on the cards she prepares for her classmates; nonetheless, she is brokenhearted when she leaves them on the school bus. Can she find something else to take the place of the lost cards? Despite her forgetfulness and confusion, little Amelia Bedelia ends up having a happy Valentine's Day with her friends and her parents.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/c9/f6/c9f6d40d892068be8d558871cf51d097.JPG?itok=0NPqTjCm "Everyone's favorite mixed-up housekeeper is just a young girl in "Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine" by Herman Parish. She is a bit confused about the funny messages on the cards she prepares for her classmates; nonetheless, she is brokenhearted when she leaves them on the school bus. Can she find something else to take the place of the lost cards? Despite her forgetfulness and confusion, little Amelia Bedelia ends up having a happy Valentine's Day with her friends and her parents.")
![In "Arthur's Valentine" by Marc Brown, Valentine's Day is coming, and a secret admirer is sending messages to Arthur. Arthur hopes that the new girl in his class is responsible for the notes, but it could be anyone. He's not sure he even wants an admirer, and his friends begin to tease him when they find out about the love notes he's been receiving. Can Arthur come up with a creative response when he learns the identity of his secret admirer?](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/41/91/4191615d2c6d6183015fde25927891f5.JPG?itok=ZG0xR4n0 "In "Arthur's Valentine" by Marc Brown, Valentine's Day is coming, and a secret admirer is sending messages to Arthur. Arthur hopes that the new girl in his class is responsible for the notes, but it could be anyone. He's not sure he even wants an admirer, and his friends begin to tease him when they find out about the love notes he's been receiving. Can Arthur come up with a creative response when he learns the identity of his secret admirer?")
![Little Roo wants to give his mother a special Valentine, but he needs ideas. In "Winnie the Pooh's Valentine," a story by Bruce Talkington, Pooh and his friends work together to help Roo create what they hope will be the perfect present. When they realize that their creation is too big too move, they discover that there are many special ways to send an "I love you" message to your friends and family members.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/5f/6c/5f6c2e2a625719a62925c78542827785.JPG?itok=5S7bz9Vm "Little Roo wants to give his mother a special Valentine, but he needs ideas. In "Winnie the Pooh's Valentine," a story by Bruce Talkington, Pooh and his friends work together to help Roo create what they hope will be the perfect present. When they realize that their creation is too big too move, they discover that there are many special ways to send an "I love you" message to your friends and family members.")
![Nancy J. Skarmeas teaches children the history of this holiday in "The Story of Valentine's Day." Readers will learn about St. Valentine, a real man who lived many years ago. His kind acts and miraculous deeds inspired our modern holiday, when we give gifts and cards to the people we love.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/15/e2/15e28d26c6d123c370910c237856597f.JPG?itok=69Gmko_c "Nancy J. Skarmeas teaches children the history of this holiday in "The Story of Valentine's Day." Readers will learn about St. Valentine, a real man who lived many years ago. His kind acts and miraculous deeds inspired our modern holiday, when we give gifts and cards to the people we love.")
![In "Biscuit's Valentine's Day" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Biscuit and the little girl have special deliveries to make. They have made cards for friends and family members. As they deliver their homemade Valentines, they will receive a few gifts of their own. Children will enjoy the fold-out pages in this easy-to-read holiday story.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/90/90/909065a6b8df5c9b8eb2490948e182ca.JPG?itok=p-Wo-1ou "In "Biscuit's Valentine's Day" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Biscuit and the little girl have special deliveries to make. They have made cards for friends and family members. As they deliver their homemade Valentines, they will receive a few gifts of their own. Children will enjoy the fold-out pages in this easy-to-read holiday story.")
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