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Valentine’s Day
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By: Rob Scotton
Publisher: HarperFestival

It’s Valentine’s Day, and Splat and his friends want to give Mrs. Wimpydimple something special. Lift the flaps to find out what—and reveal hidden holiday surprises!

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By: Mary Murphy
Publisher: Candlewick

Using a clever split-page format that makes for charming surprises, author-illustrator Mary Murphy shares a series of animal kisses that are sure to have babies and toddlers gurgling, giggling, smiling, and leaning over for their kisses, …

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By: Sandra Magsamen
Publisher: LB Kids

I ruff you in the morning when the sun is shining brightI ruff you in the evening when the moon lights up the nightI ruff your prescious ears and your sweet little noseI ruff your little fingers and teeny-tiny toes!Mommies and babies will RUFF this delightful new format, featuring poseable plush puppy ears that make each page even more fun. A new novelty board book from beloved author/artist Sandra Magsamen.

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By: Charles M. Schulz
Publisher: Running Press Kids

Love is in the air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Peanuts gang, and see if Charlie Brown will finally talk to the little red-headed girl. This beloved story is now available in an exciting format as an 8×8 with stickers.

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By: Jonathan London
Publisher: Puffin

He can’t even think straight when she’s around. When Frogilina smiles at him through the monkey bars, Froggy falls smack on his head-bonk! So with Valentine’s Day just a week away, Froggy gets busy making an extra-special valentine. The fifth book about the irrepressible Froggy, this is sure to keep children giggling with delight. An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Book

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By: Ed Emberley
Publisher: LB Kids

Reveals a variety of animals in hiding while inviting young readers to search for a missing “sweetie pie” in the mirror on the last page. On board pages.

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By: Joan Holub
Publisher: Cartwheel Books

With the help of a die-cut hand on the front cover, little kids can see the many things their small hands can do, from patting a puppy and giving a “high five,” to saying hello and blowing a kiss.

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By: David Petersen
Publisher: HarperCollins

Step out into a snowy Valentine’s Day with Jasper the bunny as he searches the forest valley for a special gift for his loved one. In his picture-book debut, David Petersen, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Mouse Guard, tells a delightful tale that becomes the perfect way to say “I love you.” Bring this sweet story home to your Valentine today.

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By: Eileen Spinelli
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. “Somebody loves you,” the note says. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch whistles as he does his errands in town. “But who,” Mr. Hatch wonders, “could that somebody be?” After some time, Mr. Hatch discovers just who his secret admirer is and, in doing so, enjoys the biggest surprise of his life!

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By: Lucille Colandro
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Our favorite lady is back and hungry for Valentine’s Day treats!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine’s Day. Now she’s swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine’s Day adventure.

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