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Five Valentine's Day Books For Kids

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to celebrate love in all its forms, whether it's the joy of family, the bond of a beloved pet or the kindness shared within a community.

For kids, it's also a wonderful opportunity to explore these emotions through stories, helping them build empathy and strengthen relationships. So, why not curl up with a few Valentine's Day-themed books that teach connection and care?

Here are five book ideas that will help your child understand what love is all about.

Best Valentine’s Day Books For Kids

1. Bigfoot’s Big Heart by Sarah Glenn Marsh

    This book shows that all creatures, even Bigfoot, crave love and affection. In it, Bigfoot loses the Valentine’s cards he meant to send his monster friends. But then scouts from around the world help him find the lost cards.

    Bigfoot’s Big Heart demonstrates the power of love and the great things that can happen when we join together to help others.

    Perfect for ages: 3-7

    2. What Will I Do With My Love Today? by Kristin Chenoweth

    What Will I Do With My Love Today? tells the story of a young girl who is very generous with her time. She sings in the choir and helps out her neighbors. Then, one day, she meets a lonely dog looking for a home. The girl adopts the dog and showers it with love.

    This book will help kids start each morning by asking themselves what they can do to show love to other people (and pets!).

    Perfect for ages: 4-8

    3. Ways to Say I Love You by Marilyn Singer

    Ways to Say I Love You explores all the ways animals express love in nature. From whistling whales to huddling garter snakes, this book takes a closer look at love and courtship across species.

      This book and its beautiful illustrations will help your child understand that love is universal and found in unlikely places.

      Perfect for ages: 4-6

      4. Sibling Love by Sharifa Anozie

      Siblings are often the very first friends children have. This book teaches kids to nurture their relationships with their siblings. The book shows that even though siblings often fight and disagree, they’re still there for each other and love each other at the end of the day.

      Sibling Love features a diverse cast of siblings from different races and backgrounds so all children can feel represented.

      Perfect for ages: 2-8


      5. Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney

      Llama Llama I Love You follows a young llama as he makes Valentine’s Day cards for his friends and family. It shows the llama drawing and crafting the cards and passing them out. This is a great book to get kids excited about making their own cards and spreading love and joy on Valentine’s Day.

      Perfect for ages: 1-3


      We Wish You a Happy Valentine’s Day!

      We hope you’ll read some of these Valentine’s Day books for kids and wish you a happy Valentine’s Day celebrating with your loved ones.

      Are you looking for more V-day activities to do with your kids? Check out our blog for activity ideas from heart-shaped pizzas to homemade cards.