L-O-V-E

Do you hear that? That's the sound of love in the air. Why? It's almost Valentine's Day. Curl up with your loved ones and enjoy some Valentine-themed books:

For the Youngest

Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine by Herman Parish

The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine by Stan & Jan Berenstain

The Biggest Valentine Ever by Steven Kroll

If You'll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant

My Furry Valentine by Deborah Zemke

The Valentine Express by Nancy Wallace


Beginning Chapter Books

Cam Jansen and the Valentine Baby Mystery by David Adler

Geronimo's Valentine by Geronimo Stilton

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime by Barbara Park

The Malted Falcon: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye by Bruce Hale


Get Crafty

Show your love and send someone a home-made Valentine. Try some crafts from these books:

Crafts for Valentine's Day by Kathy Ross

Hearts & Crafts by Sheri Brownrigg

Valentine's Day Crafts by Jean Eick

Valentines: Cards and Crafts from the Heart by Thiranut Boonyadhistarn

Valentine Things to Make and Do by Rebecca Gilpin

Ask a Youth Services Librarian for help finding more Valentine's Day books!

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