Valentine’s Day Books
These are my favorite Valentine’s Day books - they’re all perfect to celebrate to season of love with!
You can purchase them from either Amazon or Bookshop.org, which supports independent bookstores!
Make sure to read my reviews to know the plot before you buy!
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Lola Dutch I Love You So Much by Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright
Lola Dutch always knows how to make her friends smile! Whether it’s pajamas for Gator, a reading nook for Crane, or a trip to the park for Pig, she’s right there to help them have a great day.
But oh no! She’s forgotten about Bear!
Help her celebrate her best friend in this sweet picture book!
(I’m obsessed with these illustrations!)
Biscuit’s Valentine’s Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli pictures by Pat Schories
It’s Valentine’s Day and Biscuit is so excited! He’s a curious puppy, after all, and loves the hustle and bustle of the holiday.
Join him as he makes Valentine deliveries in this fun lift-the-flap story!
This is such a cute book for tiny tots - they love to lift the flaps!
Where is Baby’s Valentine by Karen Katz
Help Baby search for her Valentine in this cute baby book with flaps!
I loved this whole series when I was a toddler - the flaps are so fun and interactive for littles. Definitely check out the rest of the fun holiday-themed books by Karen Katz!
Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman illustrated by Lynne Avril
Valentine’s Day is Ruby Valentine’s favorite holiday EVER! She preps and paints, working around the clock to create cards and treats to deliver to everyone in her town.
She’s so exhausted from all of her hard work that she sleeps right through the holiday!
Join her on a Valentine’s-y adventure!
Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise by Laurie Friedman illustrated by Lynne Avril
Ruby Valentine is back…with a furry friend! A kitten! She’s so happy with the new addition to her household, but her other pet, Lovebird, is a little than more ruffled.
Help her make Lovebird understand that she loves him just as much as the new kitten!
Hug Machine by Scott Campbell
Join the Hug Machine on his mission to hug EVERYTHING!
This book is so funny! I love the determination of the little boy to hug everything he possibly can.
The illustrations are adorable and totally match the whimsical vibe of the story.
One of my favorite Valentine’s Day books!
Cranberry Valentine by Wende and Harry Devlin
It all started when Mr. Whiskers told Maggie and her grandmother that he had never received a Valentine. Ever.
But then he receives a Valentine (his first one ever) and hears that a lady in green has been asking for him!
What will he do? Will he look for the lady in green?
Groundhug Day by Anne Marie Pace illustrated by Christopher Denise
Moose’s Valentine’s Day party is the highlight of the winter for him and his friends. But Groundhog might miss it!
If Groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, he’ll go back in his hole for six weeks and totally miss Valentine’s Day!
Join Moose and his friends as they scheme to have Groundhog not see his shadow.
Snowy Valentine by David Peterson
All Jasper wants this Valentine’s Day is to give Lily the perfect gift. The only problem is that he can’t think of anything!
He visits his neighbors’ houses, hoping that they have some gift ideas. They do, but not anything like Jasper had in mind.
Things seem hopeless as he trudges home to Lily, but little does he know that he’s already given her a beautiful present…
The Valentine Bears by Eve Bunting and Jan Brett
Mr. and Mrs. Bear hibernate through the winter, which means they sleep through Valentine’s Day. But not this year!
Mrs. Bear is determined to celebrate with her sweetheart. If only she can find a special present and wake him up in time…
(I’ve read my copy of this book so many times that it’s falling apart lol)
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond
Mouse loves all of his friends, and their special qualities that makes them each so wonderful. He wants to show his friends how much he appreciates them this Valentine’s Day!
Join him as he makes Valentines for his friends, and he might even get a big surprise for himself at the end!
Ruby Valentine Saves the Day by Laurie Friedman illustrated by Lynne Avril
In this fun sequel to Love, Ruby Valentine, Ruby is back for more Valentine’s fun! She’s made treats and cards and goodies for the residents of Heartland, and is ready for Valentine’s Day.
But when she wakes up on the big day, Heartland is covered in snow! How will she deliver her Valentines to her town?
This is my favorite book in the Ruby Valentine series - it’s so sweet!
Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine by Herman Parish pictures by Lynne Avril
In this fun story, the classic character of Amelia Bedelia is imagined as a kid!
She’s so excited to give Valentines to her class - after all, she spent lots of time handmaking each one! But when she forgets her cards on the bus, it seems like a disaster…or is it?
These illustrations are absolutely adorable! I love how Amelia Bedelia is just as clumsy as a kid as she is as an adult. She’s such a fun character!
Saint Valentine retold and illustrated by Robert Sabuda
Love notes and flowers are good and all, but what is Valentine’s Day really about?
This beautiful book tells the story of Valentine’s Day in a way kids can understand and relate to.
The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and show the story perfectly.
I love the writing style!
