Top 10 Picture Books for Kids on Valentine’s Day
With February 14th just around the corner, I wanted to share my favourite Valentine’s Day picture books that your kids will love!
The Self-Love Book
by Alexandra Hoffman
What would Valentine’s list be without a book about self-love! This sweet story inspires self-love in all kiddos. The Self-Love Book inspires kids to love themselves exactly as they are and be proud of their uniqueness. The child-like illustrations are sure to engage the youngest children. And, it’s by me!
A Little SPOT of Love
by Diane Alber
Everyone NEEDS to be loved! But sometimes its hard to figure out how to LOVE someone the way they want to be LOVED. This fun story visualizes LOVE as a fun PINK spot and it guides you through the ways you can express love, from listening to being kind. so any child can see how to grow their LOVE SPOT!
I Am Love: A Book of Compassion
by Susan Verde
Celebrate kindness, compassion, self-care, and love in all its forms with the board book edition of the instant New York Times bestseller! A celebration of love in all its forms, I Am Love asks readers to look inward when they feel afraid. Love allows us to act with compassion and kindness, to live with gratitude, and to take care of ourselves by practicing self-love.
'Love Monster'
by Rachel Bright
It's not easy being a funny-looking monster in a world of cute, fluffy things like kittens and puppies and bunnies. But this tenacious monster is determined to find love no matter how hard he has to try — and he has to try harder than most. In the end, he learns that sometimes we don't have to find love because love finds us.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Another heartwarming story from Numeroff, join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine’s Day with all the friends he loves.
Snowy Valentine
by David Petersen
In this heart-warming story, Jasper the bunny searches the snowy forest for the perfect Valentine’s gift for his wife, Lilly. He loves her so much he can’t just give her any old gift! After visiting the other neighborhood creatures to see what gifts they’re giving, Jasper tries to find his own special way to say “I love you.”
Plant a Kiss
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
If you haven't had a chance to check out any of Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books, you definitely need to. In relatively few words, this whimsical, clever book tells a charming story of spreading love and not being afraid to share.
The Night Before Valentine's Day
by Natasha Wing
It's the sweetest holiday of the year! Celebrate love and Valentine's Day with card-making, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series.
Join in on all of the colorful fun, and then come along to school the next morning for a day of parties and games!
Little Blue Truck's Valentine
by Alice Schertle
Spread the love with Little Blue Truck—a perfect Valentine's Day read-aloud in this best-selling series! Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine's Day cards to all his farm animal friends. But as Blue beeps along, he starts to wonder: will he get any cards of his own?
With brightly coloured foil accents throughout and a large gatefold at the end, this book is the perfect Valentine's Day gift.
The I LOVE YOU Book
by Todd Parr'
The ultimate gift book from beloved author Todd Parr--a perfect way to say, "I Love You!" In this colorful picture book, Todd Parr explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond, Parents and caregivers are sure to be inspired by Todd's vibrant illustrations and tender sentiments, and will enjoy sharing this very special book with the little ones they love.