A String of Hearts
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A String of Hearts

By Laura Malone Elliott, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

Sam seeks the perfect valentine for Tiffany, but will she notice?

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Sam is determined to impress Tiffany, the class's most popular girl, with the perfect valentine. With Mary Ann's help, he crafts various valentines, each more creative than the last. But as Valentine's Day approaches, Sam wonders if his efforts will catch Tiffany's eye or if he's overlooking a more meaningful connection. In this heartwarming tale, discover how sometimes the most special friendships are the ones you least expect, and how a simple gesture can reveal true friendship.

From the publisher

Valentines come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some are homemadeand some are store-bought. Some are funny and some are not. Sam wants to give just the right valentine to the most popular girl in the class, Tiffany. But what kind is the right kind? Mary Ann helps Sam figure out how to make all sorts of valentines. But will Tiffany even notice Sam if he gives her a special valentine?Laura Malone Elliott and Lynn Munsinger’s charming story shows how the best friends are often the ones you may not know you have–until Valentine’s Day!–and even a simple string of hearts can show a friend how special he is.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about valentines
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
140712
Publication
Published
November 23, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060000851

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