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Valentine's Day - Picture Books

Andrews, Julie.
JEASY AND
After spending weeks making valentines for all of her family and friends, self-proclaimed fairy princess Gerry takes the wrong folder to school and must find another way to tell her classmates how they sparkle.

Boynton, Sandra, author, illlustrator.
JEASY BOY
I Love You, Little Pookie is an affectionate and heartfelt celebration--for Valentine's Day and every day--enlivened with those funny and captivating Boynton drawings. And Pookie's Mom wisely knows that the best way to say I love you is simply to say it.

Brown, Marc Tolon.
JEASY BRO

Bunting, Eve, 1928- author.
JEASY BUN
"When Mr. Goat learns that it's Valentine's Day, he sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices are a little unconventional"-Provided by the publisher.

Bunting, Eve, 1928- author.
JEASY BUN
Mr. and Mrs. Bear interrupt their winter's hibernation to celebrate a special Valentine's Day.

Carle, Eric, author, illustrator.
JEASY CAR
The very hungry caterpillar displays its love for the reader as the cherry on a cake, the apple of an eye, and the bee's knees.

Carle, Eric, author, illustrator.
JEASY SP CAR
"Tú haces que mi corazón palpite ... Este pequeño libro de La oruga muy hambrienta es la mejor manera de decir. Yo te amo."--Page 4 of cover.

Cronin, Doreen, author.
JEASY CRO
Little Duck is working hard making valentines for everyone and decorating for the Valentine's Day dance, but what happens when an unexpected guest arrives?

Day, Alexandra, author, illustrator.
JEASY DAY
Watching Madeline make a special valentine for her mother, Carl the devoted Rottweiler secretly pilfers his young mistress's art supplies to make a sweet, if haphazard, surprise of his own.

Daywalt, Drew, author.
JEASY DAY
"Ring in Valentine's Day -- and love -- with the [...] Crayons! This charming new title featur[es] everyone's favorite coloring crew. 'Love is yellow and orange. Because love is sunny and warm. Love is purple. Because it's okay to love outside the lines.' This [...] book, featuring all the The Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit, explores the bright colors and subtle shades of love." -- Provided by publisher.

Dodd, Emma, 1969- author, illustrator.
JEASY DOD
Foxy uses his magical tail to help his friend Emily make a Valentine's Day card that reflects all the things she most loves, from birthday cakes and gardens to rainbows and balloons.

Ferber, Brenda A.
JEASY FER
A young boy named Leon pursues a runaway Valentine meant for his true love, Zoey Maloney.

Higgins, Carter, author.
JEASY HIG
A valentine is all about sweetness and gooey love, but this book is about all the things you might give someone that are not exactly gifts, but that show that you care for them and for what they think--but is not that a kind of love?

Howard, Arthur, author, illustrator.
JEASY HOW
"Mitzi the witch thinks Valentine's Day is too lovey-dovey until she meets a boy she wants to send a valentine to"-- Provided by publisher.

Hudson, Eleanor.
JEASY HUD
A child describes the fun of making, giving, and receiving valentines.

Jackson, Alison.
JEASY JAC
An ardent suitor tries various means of communication, from smoke signals to Morse code to skywriting, in order to get his message to his Valentine.

Lawler, Janet, author.
JEASY LAW
Shy Mirabel is too scared to give out her homemade valentines to her classmates on Valentine's Day, but she gets a surprise when the cards fall out of her bag on her way to school.

Long, Ethan, author, illustrator.
JEASY LON
On a cold, dark night perfect for scaring, Fran is making a valentine, causing other members of Fright Club to howl and hiss over the idea of being in love.

Parish, Herman.
JEASY PAR
Literal-minded even as a child, Amelia Bedelia muddles through Valentine's Day with her heart on her sleeve, trying to make sense of strange greetings at school and home, and ever on the look-out for the arrows of Cupid.

Petersen, David, 1977-
JEASY PET
Jasper Bunny spends a snowy Valentine's Day visiting his forest friends in hopes of finding the perfect gift for his beloved Lilly.

Rylant, Cynthia.
JEASY RYL
A little boy gives Valentines out to friends, family, and members of the natural world.

Schertle, Alice, author.
JEASY SCH
"Little Blue Truck is making special deliveries for Valentine's Day, bringing cards to all his friends. Along the way, Little Blue hopes for a valentine, too. Will anyone have a card for Blue?"--Back cover

Slater, Teddy.
JEASY SLA
Rhyming text describes how pigs express their feelings of love to friends and family on Valentine's Day.

Stevenson, James, 1929-
JEASY STE
Each animal who lives in a little village celebrates Valentine's Day in a different way.

Stutzman, Jonathan, author.
JEASY STU
Tiny T. Rex wants to make the perfect valentine for his friend, Pointy, but the paint spills, and the sparkles are all over the place, and soon he has a big mess--but Pointy assures him that just being a friend is the best valentine of all.

Underwood, Deborah, author.
JEASY UND
"Cat does not want to send a valentine to anyone, until some unexpected gifts from the dog next door make him change his mind"-- Provided by publisher.

Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth.
JEASY WAL
Minna and Pip make Valentine's Day gifts for their neighbors after learning about the history of the holiday at school.

Wan, Joyce, author, illustrator.
JEASY WAN
Illustrations and brief text explore some of the Valentine's Day-themed names that people use as terms of endearment.

Yee, Wong Herbert.
JEASY YEE
After getting a fluttery feeling while helping Mouse make valentines for each of their friends, Mole sends her a series of notes and gifts, signing them "your secret valentine."

Bruel, Nick, author, illustrator.
JEASY BRU
"Kitty does not like Valentine's Day... But when Puppy notices, can he convince her it's not so bad?"-- Page 4 of cover.

Marsh, Sarah Glenn, author.
JEASY MAR
Pippa is the only porcupine in her class, and with Valentine's Day approaching, she feels lonelier than ever until she finds her name on a classmate's love list and sets out to find out her mystery friend.

Lang, Suzanne, author.
JEASY LAN
"Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine's Day until his buddy Norman shows him that the holiday is for everyone."-- Provided by publisher.

Walstead, Alice, author.
JEASY WAL
It's prehistoric pandemonium as the Catch Club Kids search for an escaped dinosaur that is spreading love and kindness, in this sweet story that combines adventure with STEAM concepts.

Ghigna, Charles, author.
JEASY GHI
"Take a walk with four animal friends and explore the many 'little hearts' that are found in nature"-- Book jacket flap.