Overview: Want to share some beautiful books about love and friendship with your kiddos for Valentine’s Day? Here are 15 of the BEST Valentine’s Day Books for Kids!
Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, so this is the perfect time to stock up on some books for your kiddos. There are lots of books with great messages of love, caring, contentment, and friendship. Below are a few of my current favorites!
Here are the 15 Best Valentine’s Day Books for Kids:
1 – I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home (Ages 0-4) – This adorable board book extends the saying, “I’ll love you till the cows come home” to the humorous extreme. Along the way, there are yaks in Cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes, and more, in this great read-aloud.
2 – Apple of my Pie (All Ages) – The perfect book for parents and kiddos who love puns. Fun foods pear – er, pair – up in this quirky board book that will have the entire family berry excited. These peek-through partnerships are really gouda together.
3 – You Complete Me (All Ages) – Another punny book! Peek through the pages to see fun foods that are hap-pea-est together. A book to please everyone a waffle lot.
4 – Kisses, Cuddles, and Good Night (Ages 2-5) – Dog, Mouse, Pig, Chick, and Cow have been busy playing all day, but now it’s time to go to bed. They need kisses, cuddles… and a very special friend before they can say, “good night!” Little readers will love helping the friends pick out the perfect stuffed animal for bedtime using the 5 re-positionable, reusable stickers. Also great for helping kiddos work on their fine motor skills in a fun way!
5 – Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug (Ages 3-5) – An unforgettable character teaches a lesson in overcoming obstacles. Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug—a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts.
6 – I Love You Animally (Ages 3-6) – This picture book is precious. It uses animal adverbs to describe the reader’s love for their child. Whether you love them “hugely like a whale,” or “shyly like a quail,” this adverb adventure through the animal kingdom is perfect to share with all the birdily, bugily, animally loved people in your life.
7 – I Love You Like No Otter (Ages 0-3) – There’s no better way to say “I love you” than with a sweet and heartfelt animal pun book! I Love You Like No Otter combines a warm message of love with beautifully illustrated animals families will love to read and share together. From baby shower gifts for new parents to bedtime read alouds all year long, this adorable board book is purrfect for anyone you love beary much!
8 – Love Is (Ages 3-6) – This beautifully illustrated book tells the heartwarming story of a little girl and a duckling, who both grow to understand what it means to care for each other as they learn that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding on. A little girl finds a duckling who has wandered away from the park onto the city streets and takes it home to care for it. The baby duck requires constant attention—early morning feedings, bathing, and tidying—until the time comes to say goodbye. When her pet has grown too big for the bath, the girl takes the full-grown duck back to the pond. Afterward, she misses it and wonders if it remembers her.
9 – I Love You to the Moon and Back (Ages 0-3) – The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, watch the colorful lights in the shimmering sky, and play with friends. They show their love for each other by touching noses, chasing each other, and, of course, hugging and snuggling before bed. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one that also includes a “To” and “From” personalization page in the front of the book, making this heartwarming book an ideal gift.
10 – I Love You, Grandpa (Ages 1-5) – Little Bear is getting older, and that means he is ready for new adventures. It’s not easy trying new things, but Grandpa Bear is here to help. This heartwarming picture book will help show little ones that it’s okay to be afraid and that sometimes, love is all you need to be brave. Join Little Bear and Grandpa Bear in the wonderful adventure in I Love You Grandpa, written by Jillian Harker and Illustrated by Daniel Howarth.
11 – First Magic Painting Love and Hugs (Ages 3 and up) – Filled with simple, black-and-white images including love birds, bear hugs, snuggle bunnies, and many more. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as uplifting colors magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it’s painted to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.
12 – Where Happiness Lives (Ages 4-8) – Three little mice. Three very different houses. Which is the happiest home? A tale about discovering true happiness and contentment, with flaps to lift and peep-through pages. Plus, you can also snag this adorable Gray Mouse plush!
13 – The Smile (Ages 3+) – A smile is a beautiful gift. Follow one smile’s journey to discover all the joy it brings. A celebration of kindness, no matter what form it may take.
14 – Grandma’s Favorite (Ages 3-7) – Whether a grandma fixes cars, goes to the gym, loves loud, silly songs, or catching bugs, time with her grandkids is what she loves most of all!
15 – Hugs & Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug (Ages 4-8) – A wonderful book that shows kids that even the grumpy among us need love. With Eric Carle’s signature bright collage illustrations featuring an array of charming animals, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to share some love with someone special. With its universal message of friendship, this little gift book is perfect for all ages.
There are so many beautiful books with great messages about love and friendship out there. Which ones would you add to this list? Please leave a comment below!
