Children's Books for Parents and Teachers » Valentine’s Day

Clifford’s First Valentine’s Day

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:32:58 +0000

Clifford has always gotten into a little innocent trouble, even as a puppy. This time, he’s helping Emily Elizabeth make a special Valentine for her grandma. When it comes time to mail it, Clifford gets an unexpected behind-the-scenes tour of the Post Office!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:37:22 +0000

Any kid who’s dealt with an exasperated adult is sure to appreciate Laura Joffe Numeroff’s If You Give a… series, where children take on semi-parental roles with unexpected, demanding animal guests. Numeroff is an expert at silly situations, catchy verses and stories that absorb and engage.

Love, Splat

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:55:50 +0000

It’s Valentine’s Day and Splat has a special valentine for a certain someone in his class. Her name is Kitten, and Splat likes her even more than fish sticks and ice cream. But Kitten doesn’t seem to like him at all—she always ties his tail and pokes his belly when she sees him. And then there’s Splat’s rival, Spike, who also likes Kitten. Will Splat’s heartfelt valentine win Kitten’s paw in the end?

In this funny follow-up to Splat the Cat, Rob Scotton captures the highs and lows of a first crush with humor and understanding.

Olive, My Love

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:16:31 +0000

The beloved–but confused–pup Olive is back! But this time she’s not heading off to the North Pole to help Santa. . . . This time she’s out to return a one-of-a-kind lost object: a heart. And not just any heart, but a heart as large as Olive’s own. In her search to find its one, true owner, she makes the acquaintance of a cast of characters who show her what it truly means to give all of one’s love. Only J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh could have dreamed up this wacky and wittily heartwarming story in which anything can happen if you only follow your heart.

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:11:51 +0000

Mr. Hatch leads a lonely life until one Valentine’s Day when the postman delivers a huge, heart-shaped box of candy with a card reading “Somebody loves you.” Knowing he has a secret admirer gives Mr. Hatch a bright new perspective on life — until it turns out there’s been a terrible mistake. But Mr. Hatch’s new friends rally to show him that a lot of somebodies love Mr. Hatch.

Too Many Valentines

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:14:40 +0000

Everyone at Robin Hill School is looking forward to Valentine’s Day. Everyone except Neil. He thinks valentines are silly. But on the big day, when Neil doesn’t get any valentines at school, he’s not sure they’re so silly after all!

Valentine’s Day

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:13:30 +0000

Valentine’s Day in Mrs. Madoff’s class means making special valentines to send to Michiko in Japan. As the kids decorate their unique cards with glitter glue, stickers, and candy hearts, they remember all their favorite moments with Michiko and what makes each of their friendships with her so special. With more than 200 valentines readers can find, this fifth Mrs. Madoff book is full of ideas for valentines that children can make themselves.

Where Is Baby’s Valentine?: A Lift-the-Flap Book

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:56:22 +0000

Baby made a valentine for Mommy. Where could it be? Is it behind the lamp? No, those are pretty, sparkly flowers! It’s a shiny, glittering delight as you lift the sturdy flaps to help Baby find her very special valentine.