Top 5 Valentine's Day Books for Kids:
Celebrate Love, Kindness, and Friendship
Valentine’s Day is not just about candy and hearts; it’s a wonderful opportunity to teach young children about love, kindness, and friendship. One of the best ways to explore these themes with preschoolers and kindergarteners is through books!
Reading stories that highlight the importance of caring for others helps children understand the meaning behind the holiday.
Here are our top five Valentine’s Day book picks that are perfect for Storytime at home or in the classroom.
1. "The Day It Rained Hearts" by Felicia Bond
In this adorable Valentine’s story, Cornelia Augusta catches hearts falling from the sky. She uses these special hearts to create personalized Valentine’s Day cards for her animal friends.
Each card is thoughtfully designed to match the unique characteristics of her friends, showing how much she cares.
“The Day It Rained Hearts” is a heartwarming tale that encourages creativity and kindness, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day.
The story emphasizes thoughtfulness and the joy of giving, while the uber cute illustrations engage young readers.
2. "Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse" by Laura Numeroff
From the beloved If You Give a Mouse a Cookie series, “Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!” follows Mouse as he makes Valentine’s Day cards for all his friends.
Each card highlights a special quality about each of his friends, helping young learners understand the importance of appreciating others.
This book is ideal for preschool and kindergarten readers, with simple text and adorable illustrations.
The story teaches kids about friendship and expressing appreciation, and the familiar Mouse character makes it a hit with little ones.
3. "Love Monster" by Rachel Bright
Love Monster tells the story of a googly-eyed monster who feels out of place in a world filled with cute, fluffy things.
On his journey to find someone who will love him just the way he is, he learns that love often finds you when you least expect it.
This touching story about self-acceptance and love is a great read for Valentine’s Day.
It promotes themes of self-acceptance and resilience, showing children that love and friendship come in many different forms.
4. "The Biggest Valentine Ever" by Steven Kroll
This book tells the story of two mice, Clayton and Desmond, who work together to create the perfect Valentine’s Day card for their teacher.
However, they quickly find out that collaboration can be tricky when they disagree on how the card should look!
This book teaches the importance of cooperation and teamwork, wrapped up in a sweet Valentine’s Day tale.
The story shows children how to solve problems and work together, making it a great addition to lessons on teamwork and friendship.
5. "Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool" by James Dean
In this fun story, Pete the Cat isn’t so sure about Valentine’s Day. But when his friend Callie reminds him that Valentine’s Day is all about showing people you care, Pete decides to make special cards for all his friends.
This book highlights the joy of spreading love and kindness, and kids will love Pete’s cool, laid-back personality as he learns about the importance of celebrating friendships.
Pete the Cat is always a favorite among young readers, and this story combines humor with important life lessons about kindness and showing appreciation.
These five books are perfect for sparking meaningful conversations with children about love, friendship, and kindness. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a fun storytime activity or a parent wanting to introduce the holiday to your child, these Valentine’s Day books offer heartwarming stories that will leave a lasting impact.
If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day teaching tips and resources, check out our activities like Valentine’s Day Bingo, CVC worksheets, and more! Celebrate this holiday of love and friendship with a good book and some fun learning!
