The Biggest Valentine Ever
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2005 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Biggest Valentine Ever

By Steven Kroll, Jeni Bassett (Illustrator)

Part of the Mouseville series

Two friends' valentine project turns into a rivalry. Can they reconcile in time?

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32 pages· 703 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Clayton and Desmond's plan to surprise their teacher with a valentine goes awry when too much glitter and too many hearts lead to a fight. As their friendship hangs in the balance, they each vow to create their own card. Will they realize that teamwork could lead to the biggest, best valentine ever? Discover how these friends navigate their differences and learn the true meaning of collaboration and friendship in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Clayton and Desmond are back in this companion to the bestselling book THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN EVER! A sheet of colorful foil stickers is bound into the book for extra valentine fun!When Mrs. Mousely asks her class to make valentines, Clayton and Desmond decide to make one together and give it to their teacher as a surprise. But things don’t go as planned. First Clayton puts too much glitter on the card. Then Desmond puts on too many hearts. Soon the friends are arguing and they rip the card in half. I’m going to make my own valentine! they both say and go home in a huff. But then Desmond and Clayton realize that by working together they can make the biggest, best valentine ever! Kids can use the colorful foil stickers to make their own valentines!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
703
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about miceBooks about valentinesBooks about social themesBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about values and virtues
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 1, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439764193

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