Bee My Valentine
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1978 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Bee My Valentine

By Miriam Cohen

Part of the We Love First Grade series

A forgotten Valentine leaves one child feeling left out. Can friends turn the day around?

3.2/5 Goodreads · 77 ratings
32 pages· 693 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

On Valentine's Day, first grader George feels left out when he receives fewer cards than his classmates. As tears threaten to ruin the celebration, his friends rally to lift his spirits. With music and dance, they transform the day into a joyful party, proving the power of friendship and kindness. Will George's heart be mended by their efforts? Discover the emotional journey of these young children as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship and inclusion in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

It’s Valentine’s Day and the first graders are excited about the cards they will receive. Their teacher tells the children to send a Valentine’s card to everyone in the class, so that nobody will feel left out. However, in their eagerness to send the best cards the first graders don’t remember to send cards to everyone This upsets George who does not get as many Valentines as everybody else. Luckily, his friends know just how to cheer him up and as they play music and dance around him, it is one happy Valentine’s Day party for everybody after all! A reissue of Miriam Cohen’s book with new art, provides a realistic insight into the hearts and minds of a special group of first graders. Ronald Himler’s new pencil-and-watercolor illustrations skillfully use body language and facial expression to chart the children’s emotional highs and lows.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
693
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD450L
Themes & topics
Books about inclusionBooks about schoolBooks about kindnessBooks about emotionsBooks about holidays
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19930
Publication
Published
January 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 1978
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781595720856

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