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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day - Picture Books

The very fairy princess follows her heart / by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton ; illustrated by Christine Davenier.

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.

I love you, Little Pookie / by Sandra Boynton.

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.

Arthur's valentine / by Marc Brown.

Brown, Marc Tolon.

JEASY BRO

Mr. Goat's valentine / by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Kevin Zimmer.

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.

The Valentine bears / by Eve Bunting ; pictures by Jan Brett.

Bunting, Eve, 1928- author.

JEASY BUN

Mr. and Mrs. Bear interrupt their winter's hibernation to celebrate a special Valentine's Day.

Love from the very hungry caterpillar / Eric Carle.

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.

Amor de la oruga muy hambrienta / Eric Carle ; translation by Teresa Mlawer.

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.

Click, clack, moo : I love you! / Doreen Cronin ; illustrated by Betsy Lewin.

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?

Good dog Carl's valentine / Alexandra Day.

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.

Love from the crayons / Drew Daywalt ; illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

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.

Pete the Cat. Valentine's Day is cool / by Kimberly and James Dean.

Dean, Kim, 1969-

JEASY DEA

Foxy in love / Emma Dodd.

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.

The yuckiest, stinkiest, best Valentine ever / by Brenda A. Ferber ; pictures by Tedd Arnold.

Ferber, Brenda A.

JEASY FER

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

This is not a valentine / written by Carter Higgins ; illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins.

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?

My creepy valentine / Arthur Howard.

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.

The best thing about valentines / by Eleanor Hudson ; illustrated by Mary Melcher.

Hudson, Eleanor.

JEASY HUD

A child describes the fun of making, giving, and receiving valentines.

The ballad of Valentine / Alison Jackson ; illustrated by Tricia Tusa.

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.

Mirabel's missing valentines / written by Janet Lawler ; illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller.

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.

Valensteins : (a love story) / by Ethan Long.

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.

Amelia Bedelia's first Valentine / by Herman Parish ; pictures by Lynne Avril.

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.

Snowy Valentine / written and illustrated by David Petersen.

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.

If you'll be my Valentine / by Cynthia Rylant ; illustrated by Fumi Kosaka.

Rylant, Cynthia.

JEASY RYL

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

Little Blue Truck's valentine / Alice Schertle ; illustrated in the style of Jill McElmurry by John Joseph.

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

Pigs in love / by Teddy Slater ; illustrated by Aaron Boyd.

Slater, Teddy.

JEASY SLA

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

A village full of valentines / by James Stevenson.

Stevenson, James, 1929-

JEASY STE

Each animal who lives in a little village celebrates Valentine's Day in a different way.

Tiny T. Rex and the perfect valentine / by Jonathan Stutzman ; illustrated by Jay Fleck.

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.

Here comes Valentine Cat / by Deborah Underwood ; pictures by Claudia Rueda.

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.

The Valentine Express / written and illustrated by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.

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.

You are my sweetheart / Joyce Wan.

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.

Mouse and Mole, secret valentine / Wong Herbert Yee.

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."

Bad Kitty does not like Valentine's Day / Nick Bruel.

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.

The mystery of the love list / by Sarah Glenn Marsh ; illustrated by Ishaa Lobo.

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.

Grumpy monkey Valentine gross-out / by Suzanne Lang ; illustrated by Max Lang.

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.

How to catch a Loveosaurus / Alice Walstead ; illustrated by Andy Elkerton.

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.

Little hearts : finding hearts in nature / written by Charles Ghigna ; illustrations by Jacqueline East.

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.

Valentine's Day - Nonfiction

The Loyola treasury of saints / David Self ; [illustrated by Amanda Hall].

Self, David.

J 235.2092 SEL

Pictures, photographs, and text profile over one hundred saints from ancient times to the present.

Saints and angels / Claire Llewellyn.

Llewellyn, Claire.

J 270.0922 LLE

A collection of brief profiles and pictures of nearly thirty saints, descriptions of different kinds of angels, profiles of three specific angels, and a calendar of feast days.

Happy Valentine's Day! / by Carol Barkin & Elizabeth James ; pictures by Martha Weston.

Barkin, Carol.

J 394.2 B

Presents a short history of Valentine's Day and includes recipes for appropriate foods and deserts and instructions for making Valentines and other decorations.

Valentine's day / Charly Haley.

Haley, Charly, author.

J 394.2618 HAL

This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of Valentine's Day. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Valentine be mine / Jacqueline Farmer ; illustrated by Megan Halsey and Sean Addy.

Farmer, Jacqueline.

J 394.2618 FAR

Presents the history of Valentine's Day as well as its past and present traditions.

Valentine's Day is-- / by Gail Gibbons.

Gibbons, Gail.

J 394.2618 GIB

The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what the day has come to mean in our society today.

Valentine's Day / by Gail Gibbons.

Gibbons, Gail.

J 394.2683 GIB

El día de San Valentín / por Adeline J. Zimmerman ; translator, Annette Granat.

Zimmerman, Adeline J., author.

J SP 394.2618 ZIM

"In this title, emergent readers are introduced to the celebrations, traditions, and symbols behind the Valentine's Day holiday. Carefully crafted text with high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references support emergent readers, creating a . . . first nonfiction reading experience"--Provided by publisher.

Día de San Valentín / Julie Murray ; Spanish translators: Temla Frumholtz, Maria Puchol.

Murray, Julie, 1969- author.

J SP 394.2618 MUR

Explora las tradiciones del Día de San Valentín.

Día de San Valentín / por Rebecca Pettiford.

Pettiford, Rebecca.

J SP 394.2618 PET

Valentine's Day / by Trudi Strain Trueit.

Trueit, Trudi Strain.

J 394.2618 TRU

Introduces the youngest readers to the traditions, festivities, and history of Valentine's Day.

How to make super pop-ups / by Joan Irvine ; illustrated by Linda Hendry.

Irvine, Joan, 1951-

J 745.592 IRV

Provides instructions for making a variety of paper pop-ups, including animals, boats, robots, and enormous pop-ups for the stage.

How to make holiday pop-ups / by Joan Irvine ; illustrated by Linda Hendry.

Irvine, Joan, 1951-

J 745.5941 IRV

Provides instructions for making pop-ups for special events, particularly holidays which kids are involved in celebrating and for which they exchange cards.

175 easy-to-do valentine crafts / edited by Sharon Dunn Umnik.

J 745.5941 ONE

Includes step-by-step directions to make decorations, gifts, and greeting cards for Valentine's day.

All-new crafts for Valentine's day / by Kathy Ross ; illustrated by Barbara Leonard.

Ross, Kathy (Katharine Reynolds), 1948-

J 745.5941 ROS

Provides instructions for creating a variety of Valentine's Day crafts, including cards, bookmarks, bracelets, Valentine holders, magnets, and more.

Valentine crafts / by Greta Speechley.

Speechley, Greta, 1948-

J 745.5941 SPE

This book provides fun and easy ways to show appreciation for loved ones. Twelve ways to tell someone they're special are rated by difficulty and fall under the theme of Valentines Day. Features tracing patterns, straightforward instructions, and fascinating facts.

I spy I love you / riddles by Jean Marzollo ; photographs by Walter Wick.

Marzollo, Jean.

J 793.73 MAR

Simple riddles are paired with ten Valentine's Day-themed photographs, and encourages the reader to locate candy, hearts, and more within the crowded images.

Valentine hearts : holiday poetry / selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins ; pictures by JoAnn Adinolfi.

J 811.008 VAL

We go together! : a curious selection of affectionate verse / by Calef Brown.

Brown, Calef.

J 811.54 BRO

"In Calef Brown's poem "We Go Together," he jubilantly decrees: "We go together / like fingers and thumbs. / Basses and drums. / Pastries and crumbs." In "You Are Two (Kiwis)," he muses, "I am quite frequently, / reminded by thee / of a kiwi. / Either kind." Yes, silliness and sentimentality have free rein in this "curious selection" of childlike poems about love and friendship, each accompanied by an equally absurd, stylized acrylic painting. Like Sandol Stoddard's I Like You, We Go Together! this book makes an offbeat Valentine's gift for anyone with a good sense of humor and a penchant for wordplay"-- Provided by publisher.

Saint Valentine / by Ann Tompert ; illustrated by Kęstutis Kasparavičius.

Tompert, Ann.

J BIO VALENTINE

Valentine's Day - Fiction

Durinda's dangers / by Lauren Baratz-Logsted ; with Greg Logsted and Jackie Logsted ; illustrated by Lisa K. Weber.

Baratz-Logsted, Lauren.

J FICTION BAR

One month after their parents' disappearance, the third-grade Huit octuplets deal with a malfunctioning refrigerator and try to win the love of the only boy in their class at Valentine's Day, while Dorinda discovers her special power and gift.

Ellie's lovely idea / by Callie Barkley ; illustrated by Marsha Riti.

Barkley, Callie.

J FICTION BAR

Valentine's Day is near, and to raise money for a charity called Puppy Love, Ellie persuades the other Critter Club girls to join her in selling and delivering singing telegrams.

Attack of the 50-ft. Cupid / Jim Benton.

Benton, Jim.

J FICTION BEN

Frannie tries to prevent chaos when her new lab assistant, Igor, a dog of many breeds, accidentally lets loose a giant, fifty-foot, arrow-shooting cupid.

Sweet treats & secret crushes / Lisa Greenwald.

Greenwald, Lisa.

J FICTION GRE

When a snowstorm keeps thirteen-year-old best friends Olivia, Kate, and Georgia inside their Brooklyn, New York, apartment building on Valentine's Day, they connect with their neighbors by distributing homemade fortune cookies and uncover one another's secrets along the way.

Mr. Louie is screwy! / Dan Gutman ; pictures by Jim Paillot.

Gutman, Dan.

J FICTION GUT

When the hippie crossing guard, Mr. Louie, puts a love potion in the water fountain before Valentine's Day, everyone at Ella Mentry School falls in love.

Oh, Valentine, we've lost our minds! / Dan Gutman ; pictures by Jim Paillot.

Gutman, Dan, author.

J FICTION GUT

"Prepare for weirdness when Ella Mentry School gets a French foreign exchange student just in time for Valentine's Day!"-- Provided by publisher.

Diario de Greg : tres no es compañía / Jeff Kinney ; translation, Esteban Morán.

Kinney, Jeff, author, illustrator.

J SP FICTION KIN

Diary of a wimpy kid. The third wheel / by Jeff Kinney.

Kinney, Jeff.

JAUDIO DISC FICTION KINNEY

In the seventh book of the Wimpy Kid series, Greg's world is turned upside down when his middle school has a Valentine's Day dance. Greg scrambles to find a date, but is worried that he will be left without one. An unexpected twist gives Greg a date and leaves his best friend Rowley without one, but Greg soon learns that a lot can happen in one night and it's hard to predict who will be lucky in love.

Clara and the magical charms / Margaret McNamara ; illustrations by Julia Denos.

McNamara, Margaret, author.

J FICTION MCN

"Clara Bell needs to use her powers when she and Rowan, a gnome visiting Sheepskerry Island for the Valentine's Games, are faced with very serious trouble"-- Provided by publisher.

Nancy Clancy, secret admirer / written by Jane O'Connor ; illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser.

O'Connor, Jane.

J FICTION OCO

When Nancy Clancy finds out that both her guitar teacher, Andy, and her favorite babysitter, Annie, have broken up with the people they were dating, she decides to make them fall in love on Valentine's Day.

February friend / by Ron Roy ; illustrated by John Steven Gurney.

Roy, Ron, 1940-

J FICTION ROY

Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy follow clues to find whoever left a rabbit in their first-grade classroom on Valentine's Day, because they are worried the rabbit will get sick and die of loneliness.

Secret admirer / by Ron Roy ; illustrated by John Steven Gurney.

Roy, Ron, 1940-

J FICTION ROY

"Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve a Valentine's Day mystery"-- Provided by publisher.

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