Valentine’s Day Books for the Kids!

A timeless Valentine’s picture book from Nicola Killen

From the beloved author-illustrator of the My Little Animal Friend picture book series, comes a new adorable story about Valentine’s Day and puppy love. THE LITTLE PUPPYis a tenderly told, gorgeously illustrated story about when Grandma comes for a special Valentine’s visit with her puppy Milo (Paula Wiseman | Available since Dec. 2024).

Nicola’s characteristic “understated charm” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review for The Little Reindeer) shines with this heart-warming bedtime story’s limited color illustrations accented with lovely red foil and interactive die cut pages. The Little Puppy is a cozy picture book sure to be an instant classic and perfect to share with your loved ones on Valentine’s.

Keith Baker’s bestselling Peas Series – Valentine’s Day Edition!

With a delightful new holiday spin, the Peas series is back with 4 new books: Hap-Pea Valentine’s Day, Hap-Pea Easter, Hap-Pea Halloween, and Hap-Pea Holidays.  HAP-PEA VALENTINE’S DAY goes on sale December 3rd and is the perfect addition to show off the love and cheer of the holiday (Beach Lane Books).

It’s Valentine’s Day, and there are lots of hap-pea hearts for the peas to give away. From frilly hearts and silly hearts to growing hearts and glowing hearts, there’s plenty of love to go around. Will you join the peas in giving away some valentines? Any kind will do… Every hap-pea heart says, “I Love You!”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Keith Baker has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books for young children, including the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas1-2-3 PeasLittle Green Peas, Hap-pea All YearLMNO Pea-quelMy Octopus Arms, and No Two Alike. He lives in Seattle.

Who loves Dragon?

Sharing is Caring Dragon (the BRAND NEW Dragon story) –

 Dragon is on her way to the library to return the books she borrowed and check out her favorite book. But when she gets to the bookshelf, she realizes that the book she wants isn’t there! Sir Fiero has checked it out and is starting to read it when Dragon grabs it out of his hands. Will Dragon learn to be patient and wait her turn to read the book?Who Loves the Dragon (board book edition!)

– In this adventure, Dragon is wide awake and getting ready to celebrate one of the kingdom’s most important events of the year: the Friendship Festival!

Dragon Love Cards – These 25 Valentine’s Day cards, which come with envelopes, are the perfect way to say I love you! Each card features adorable illustrations of Dragon and her friends, as well as room for children to personalize with a drawing or heartfelt message.

  • How to Catch a Loveosaurus by Alice Walstead, illustrated by Andy Elkerton (hardcover; $10.99; ages 4 to 8) —A group of kids tries to catch the elusive and adorable Loveosaurus, who always spreads love and kindness.
  • Why We Celebrate Valentine’s Day by Shannon Anderson, Med, illustrated by Alyssa De Asis (hardcover/paperback; $15.99/$9.99; ages 6 to 9) — Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun of Valentine’s Day.
  • Don’t Push the Button: Tons of Love by Bill Cotter (board book; $8.99; ages 0 to 3) — Larry the monster has spotted a heart-shaped button. You probably shouldn’t push it.
  • I Love to Watch You Grow! by Sesame Workshop and Erin Guendelsberger, illustrated by Marybeth Nelson (hardcover; $12.99; ages 3 to 7) — Love is blooming on Sesame Street! Celebrate your little one as they grow more and more each day while introducing them to themes of sustainability!

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this post. Cover images were also provided.

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