Books About Valentine's Day · 62 titles considered

The Best Valentine's Day Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about valentine's day? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Alexis's Cupcake Cupid
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

Mirabel's Missing Valentines

By Janet Lawler, Olivia Chin Mueller (Illustrator)

A shy mouse loses her valentines, sparking unexpected joy and courage.

32 pages· 293 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 335 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2013

Captain Awesome Gets Crushed

Heroes face the menace of Valentine's Day, battling pink and love's evil forces.

128 pages· 5,224 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Alexis's Cupcake Cupid

By Coco Simon · Book #24 in the Cupcake Diaries series

A secret valentine cupcake leads to unexpected awkwardness. Will Alexis's crush respond, or is friendship the true gift?

160 pages· 25,585 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 433 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Secret Admirer

Secret admirer sends clues. Can they solve the Valentine mystery?

144 pages· 12,272 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 458 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Love, Violet

Violet must find the courage to express her feelings to Mira before Valentine's Day.

40 pages· 554 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 994 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the My Weird School Special series

A third-grade class gets a new exchange student from France who shakes things up on Valentine's Day

144 pages· 8,292 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 813 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2007

Mr. Louie Is Screwy!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #20 in the My Weird School series

A third-grade class navigates the ups and downs of Valentine's Day, with a focus on the complexities of love and relationships

112 pages· 7,847 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,405 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Love, Splat

Splat's valentine faces rivalry and rejection. Can he win Kitten's heart?

40 pages· 637 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,280 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

Heartbreaker

A young mouse navigates the challenges of school and relationships while trying to find a date for the Valentine's Day dance

96 pages· 1,892 words· Est. 22 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,322 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1980

Arthur's Valentine

Arthur must solve the mystery of his secret admirer before Valentine's Day ends in heartbreak.

32 pages· 517 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,580 ratings
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Valentine's Day Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about valentine's day for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A prank with valentines leads to chaos and a lesson in forgiveness.

Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House

Ages 5–7 · 2003

Henry and Mudge explore a mysterious house full of surprises on Valentine's Day.

Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool

Ages 4–8 · 2013

Pete learns the value of Valentine's Day and decides to make cards for everyone in his life.

Heart to Heart

Ages 4–8 · 2009

A secret valentine leads to a mysterious adventure.

Happy Valentine's Day, Little Critter!

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Little Critter's class celebrates Valentine's Day with surprises and a special card.

Froggy's First Kiss

Ages 3–5 · 1998

Froggy struggles to impress his crush before Valentine's Day. Will his special valentine win her heart?

Groundhug Day

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Can Moose and friends coax Groundhog out of hiding for the Valentine's party before winter lingers on?

Pink of Hearts

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Can Pinkalicious's valentine match her expectations?

Cranberry Valentine

Ages 5–8 · 1986

Mysterious valentines unsettle Mr. Whiskers. Who's behind them?

This Is Not a Valentine
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This Is Not a Valentine

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover love in unexpected places, where lucky rocks and secret spots reveal true feelings.

The Biggest Valentine Ever

Ages 3–5 · 2005

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

Happy Valentine's Day, Charlie Brown!

Ages 5–7 · 2015

Will Charlie Brown finally win the heart of his crush this Valentine's Day?

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Valentine's Day Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about valentine's day for developing and independent readers.

Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid
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Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A quest for love with unexpected twists.

Horrible Harry on the Ropes

Ages 7–9 · 2009

A missing valentine forces Harry to face his fear of heights. Can he conquer it in time?

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

Ages 6–9 · 1999

A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and Valentine's Day

Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer
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Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer

Ages 6–10 · 2015

Two young friends try to play matchmaker for their guitar teacher and a babysitter on Valentine's Day.

Juliet the Valentine Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2009

Can two friends restore Valentine's Day magic stolen by mischievous goblins?

Clifford's First Valentine's Day

1997

A tiny puppy's adventure in a sea of valentines.

Valentine's Day Disaster

Ages 7–10 · 2006

Valentine's Day turns disastrous when no cards arrive. Can a lonely mouse find love and friendship?

Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine

Ages 6–9 · 1993

A detective and his dog solve two Valentine's Day mysteries

Horrible Harry and the Kickball Wedding

Ages 7–9 · 1992

A second-grade boy plans a wedding with his classmate on Valentine's Day, but things don't go as planned

Valentine's Day from the Black Lagoon

Ages 7–9 · 2006

Hubie must create a Valentine card, but who will receive it?

The Do-Over
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The Do-Over

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A teen relives her worst Valentine's Day repeatedly, facing betrayal and unexpected encounters.

The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine
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The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine

Ages 4–7 · 2002

A young bear navigates Valentine's Day and her feelings towards her classmates, particularly a boy who has been bothering her.

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