{"id":824,"date":"2023-02-03T21:01:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T21:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/?p=824"},"modified":"2023-02-14T18:44:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T18:44:28","slug":"best-valentines-day-books-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.scholastic.ca\/scholasticblog\/2023\/02\/03\/best-valentines-day-books-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Valentine\u2019s Day Books for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Use these sweet and fun reads to teach your child about sharing love with others.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Originally published by Scholastic Parents on January 13, 2023
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Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach kids valuable social-emotional lessons<\/a> about love for the special ones in their lives \u2014 like family, friends, classmates, and pets. One of the best ways to do this is through books that capture the sweetness of the holiday.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These heartfelt Valentine’s Day children’s books feature lovable characters, meaningful storylines, and giggle-worthy moments for kids of all interests, whether they love Peppa Pig, Clifford, or dinosaurs. There are also many books that aren’t specific to Valentine’s Day that make great gifts and show your little one how much you love them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall in love with our featured Valentine’s Day titles, with plenty more at our Valentine’s Day shop<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Valentine<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A charming, relatable rhyming read-aloud about first experiences, just-right for Valentine’s Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little friend.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First valentine.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A heart will be<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

the best design?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little friend is so excited to make his first valentine in the shape of a heart! But learning how to cut shapes is a lot harder than you think, and no matter how much he tries, little friend can’t make the heart just-right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will little friend be able to make the perfect valentine’s A sweet and silly rhyming story about first experiences, full of gentle Valentine’s Day fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Littlest Cupid<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Is the littlest cupid just too little to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Find out in this sweet and lovable new story in the bestselling Littlest series!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the New York Times<\/em> bestselling author who brought us The Littlest Elf<\/em> comes this sweet Valentine’s Day story filled with love, friendship, and one adorable little cupid friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archie is the littlest cupid in his lovable family. He may be little, but Archie knows this is the year he’ll be able to finally help out on Valentine’s Day! But a cupid’s official duties are a little difficult to manage when you’re so little! Will Archie be able to find a way to spread love and friendship this Valentine’s, or is the littlest cupid still too little?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corgi Loves<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An ode to the warm and fuzzy feeling of love. The beautiful illustrations and wholesome messages will inspire your child to talk about who and what they love. Once your child finishes reading this great story, continue the conversation by helping them create a list of things they love. Writing down things they are grateful for will inspire them to make connections between the text and real life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Corgi! This little dog has a lot of spunk, style, and personality. Spend a day with Corgi and discover all the things this pup loves: from swimming and splashing in the pool (and wearing floaties!), to cuddling up with a favourite stuffy after a long day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With gentle text, soft illustrations, and a completely loveable character, this sweet board book is just right for your baby’s library, on Valentine’s Day, and all throughout the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Catch a Loveosaurus<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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From the New York Times<\/em> and USA Today<\/em> bestselling How to Catch<\/em> series comes an exciting picture book about a rare new creature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you heard of the Loveosaurus? The first ever found\u2014it’s true!<\/em>
He’s on the run spreading kindness and joy, but who will trap him…YOU?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Catch Club Kids are on the chase again, this time to trap a dinosaur that escaped from the museum and wants to spread love and kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blending exciting traps and STEAM concepts with hilarity and chaos to encourage reading, learning, and imagination, this charming adventure will delight young readers, families, and educators alike\u2014<\/em>and maybe inspire spreading some kindness too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This funny children’s picture book makes the perfect bedtime read-aloud and Valentine’s Day gift for kids ages 4-10!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Love You By Heart<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I love every smile, every blink,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love you by heart.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love your toes, your head, your nose,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love you by heart.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A poetic, universal, and joyful celebration of how we feel about the most beloved people in our lives\u2014<\/em>we love them BY HEART!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings to life this ode to unconditional love with a delightful and poetic tribute to the rare and beautiful love that binds us together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the intimate and unbridled love parents and caregivers have for their little ones, to the tremendous love of a lifelong friendship, and the boundless love of a grandparent\u2014<\/em>this is a heartfelt message to share with the people we cherish; like a song we have known all our lives, we love them by heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Littlest Valentine<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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From the New York Times<\/em> bestselling author that brought us The Littlest Pilgrim<\/em> comes a sweet new Valentine’s Day companion filled with family, food, and love. Emma may be the littlest in the Valentine family, but she knows that she has what it takes to help the family business get ready for the holiday. But Emma just can’t seem to do things the right way like the bigger members of her family, no matter how hard she tries. Will Emma find a way to help her family on Valentine’s Day, or is the littlest Valentine just too little?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The only thing that Mouse loves more than cookies is friendship. This year he has big Valentine’s Day plans to prove how much he cares about his friends. He wants to make the perfect card for each friend to show how much, and why, he cares. So he sets to work with crayons, paint, and lots of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his strong friend Cat there is the champ card. For Bunny, a master at hide-and-seek, there is a hiding heart. For artistic Moose there is a creative masterpiece. Mouse is so excited to give his cards to his playmates, but little does he know that his friends also have the perfect valentine surprise for him…something extra sweet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cookie-loving Mouse charms with his energetic artwork and unguarded affections in this colourful, heartwarming Valentine’s Day book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Help a Cupid<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Valentine’s Day is all about showing kindness to the most important people in your life\u2015and if you’re caring and thoughtful, you can help Cupid spread love and happiness, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will you spot a Cupid this Valentine’s day? If you do, will you be ready to help him spread love and kindness? By being observant, helpful, and friendly, you can lend Cupid a hand, and together you can make special cards and gifts to show all your favourite people how much they mean to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, grab some supplies\u2015stickers, markers, crayons, coloured paper, glue, and whatever else you like (it’s the thought that counts on Valentine’s Day!)\u2015and think of heartfelt messages to share with your loved ones. Then be ready to meet Cupid and work together to spread cheer and happiness!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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