Books About Valentines · 417 titles considered

The Best Valentines Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about valentines? 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.

More Than Balloons
Emma
Hugs and Kisses
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Valentines

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2011

Daughter of Smoke & Bone

By Laini Taylor · Book #1 in the Daughter of Smoke & Bone series

A young artist's mysterious past ignites a war between worlds.

418 pages· 99,472 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 387,768 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2009

Beautiful Creatures

A cursed girl and a haunted boy uncover secrets in a mysterious southern town.

563 pages· 147,816 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 625,342 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

What Is Given from the Heart

A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2020)
32 pages· 1,095 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,192 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

More Than Balloons

Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.

26 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 95 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Consider Love

Explore love's many forms with charming rhymes and illustrations.

32 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 400 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

Three Little Words

Discover how three little words can brighten any child's day.

32 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 104 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015

Emma

A young matchmaker stirs emotions in her village.

22 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 316 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

My Heart Is Like a Zoo

Explore emotions through colorful heart-shaped animals in a playful zoo.

34 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,658 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1991

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

By Eileen Spinelli, Paul Yalowitz (Illustrator)

A mysterious package changes a lonely man's life forever.

32 pages· 1,603 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,074 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016

Hugs and Kisses

Discover why everyone needs hugs and kisses in this charming animal tale.

20 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
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Valentines Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about valentines for the youngest readers and listeners.

Bear of My Heart

Ages 1–4 · 2006

A mother bear promises her cub endless love and adventure.

How Do You Say I Love You?

Ages 1–4 · 2017

Discover 'I love you' in ten languages, uniting hearts worldwide.

A Book of Kisses

Ages 2–4 · 1982

Discover the magic of kisses for every occasion and show you care.

1-2-3, You Love Me

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Count love from hugs to roses in this charming board book.

Hug Machine

Ages 2–4 · 2014

A hug for everyone, anytime. Can anyone resist the Hug Machine?

If Animals Kissed Good Night

Ages 3–5 · 2008

Imagine animals kissing goodnight in their own unique ways. How would they say goodnight?

I Love You Just the Way You Are

Ages 0–3 · 2019

A tiny mouse shows bravery and love in a parent's eyes.

I Love You This Much

Ages 0–4 · 2001

A bear and cub share love and adventures from morning to bedtime.

Big Hugs, Little Hugs

Ages 3–5 · 2012

Discover a world where everyone hugs, teaching love and opposites through vibrant animal adventures.

Little Blue Truck's Valentine

Ages 4–6 · 2020

Little Blue Truck delivers Valentine's cards, but will he receive any?

ABCs of Kindness

Ages 1–3 · 2019

Discover kindness from A to Z in this heartwarming ABC journey.

Goose Needs a Hug

Ages 2–5 · 2012

Goose feels down. Can a friend's hug lift his spirits?

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Valentines Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about valentines for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Heart You

Ages 2–8 · 2016

A child's journey of independence and the comforting embrace of parental love.

I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A person declares their love through a series of imaginative scenarios.

Love Monster and the Perfect Present

Ages 2–4 · 2013

A monster's quest for the perfect gift leads to an unexpected heartwarming surprise.

Catching Kisses

Ages 3–6 · 2013

Follow kisses on a heartfelt journey across America.

Caveboy Crush

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A caveboy's grand gestures to win a cavegirl's heart lead to unexpected twists.

Mirabel's Missing Valentines

Ages 3–7 · 2018

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

Stick and Stone
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Stick and Stone

Ages 4–7 · 2015

A story about the unlikely friendship between a stick and a stone.

Zombie in Love

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A lonely ghoul seeks love in a world where his arm keeps falling off.

A Treasury of Curious George
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A Treasury of Curious George

Ages 4–7 · 2004

Join a curious monkey on adventures filled with mischief and discovery.

In My Heart

Ages 2–4 · 2014

A child explores the many emotions that live inside their heart.

Ellie's Lovely Idea

Ages 5–9 · 2013

Ellie hopes for a singing telegram while spreading Valentine cheer for charity. Will her wish come true?

How Big Is Love?

Ages 2–5 · 2020

Discover the limitless depths of love with a family of ducks.

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Valentines Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about valentines for developing and independent readers.

Meena Meets Her Match

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Meena's colorful world dims when friendship falters. Can a vibrant Valentine’s Day box restore her joy?

Captain Awesome Gets Crushed

Ages 5–7 · 2013

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

Alexis's Cupcake Cupid

Ages 8–12 · 2015

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

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The Third Wheel

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A middle school dance leaves Greg scrambling to avoid being the odd man out.

A Time to Keep

Ages 5–8 · 1977

Celebrate timeless holidays with family traditions and cherished memories throughout the year.

Nice Shot, Cupid!

Ages 9–13 · 2002

Cupid's awkward plan to win Psyche's heart goes awry.

Secret Admirer

Ages 7–9 · 2015

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

Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds!

Ages 6–10 · 2014

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

Mr. Louie Is Screwy!

Ages 6–10 · 2007

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

Heartbreaker

Ages 7–10 · 2006

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

Durinda's Dangers

Ages 6–9 · 2008

Eight sisters face a mystery: their parents vanished. Can they solve it before being split up?

Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid

Ages 7–10 · 2004

A quest for love with unexpected twists.

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