Valentine's Day books for kids and toddlers
Valentine's Day books to read together, from board books to first chapter books.
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Valentine's Day 2027
12 books.
Little Blue Truck's Valentine
Ages 1 to 4
A gentle story about friendship and sharing. Great for toddlers.
Shop on AmazonLlama Llama I Love You
Board book, babies and toddlers
A short board book with simple rhymes. Easy for small hands to hold.
Shop on AmazonGuess How Much I Love You
Ages 1 to 5
A classic bedtime story about big love. Fits Valentine's night well.
Shop on AmazonPete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool
Ages 3 to 7
Pete makes a Valentine for every friend in class. A fun preschool read aloud.
Shop on AmazonThe Day It Rained Hearts
Ages 3 to 6
A girl catches falling hearts and turns them into cards for friends. Pairs well with a card making craft.
Shop on AmazonLove, Splat
Ages 4 to 8
Splat the cat tries to give a Valentine to his crush. Kids find it funny and sweet.
Shop on AmazonThe Night Before Valentine's Day
Ages 4 to 8
A rhyming story about a class party. Good for kindergarten and first grade.
Shop on AmazonSomebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Ages 4 to 8
A lonely man gets a surprise Valentine and it changes his life. A lovely book about kindness.
Shop on AmazonClick, Clack, Moo I Love You!
Ages 3 to 7
The barn animals throw a Valentine's dance. A silly pick for the class.
Shop on AmazonFroggy's First Kiss
Ages 4 to 8
Froggy has a crush and gets very nervous. Big laughs for early grades.
Shop on AmazonArthur's Valentine
Ages 4 to 8
Arthur gets secret notes and wants to know who sent them. Good for second and third grade.
Shop on AmazonJunie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime
Early chapter book, ages 6 to 9
A funny first chapter book for new readers. Great for first and second graders.
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Questions. Quick answers.
What are good Valentine books for toddlers?
Little Blue Truck's Valentine and Llama Llama I Love You. Both are short, rhyme and come as board books.
What Valentine's Day books are good for preschool read aloud?
Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool and The Day It Rained Hearts. They are short and easy to tie to a craft.
What Valentine's Day books work for first graders?
The Night Before Valentine's Day, Arthur's Valentine and Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime.