20 Best Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

Love is in the air, but Pete the Cat doesn’t seem to care — at first! Follow Pete as he discovers the joy of Valentine’s Day, and take a moment to celebrate all the special people in your life.

An ode to the love you have for your child, this is the story of a polar bear and her cub and all the ways they show their love for each other. This is a warm and cozy read that’s perfect for bed time or any time.

Behold, the power of love (and hugs). This is the perfect book to make your child feel warm and safe, complete with colorful illustrations and easy to follow rhymes, this is a must-have for all budding readers.

The picture book favorite is back as a baby-friendly board book, with all the love and fluffy bunnies as always. It’s a warm and fuzzy reminder that there is no limit to the love we share with those closest to us.

Little Blue Truck has an important job — delivering Valentine’s Day cards to everyone! Join him for a fun-filled ride that’s sure to make your little Valentine smile.

Love can make us silly. Love can also make us grumpy. Love can make us a lot of things, and now with the help of Jim Panzee, love can make storytime that much “Grumpy Monkey-er.”

Bluey has done practically everything, and now she has a bedtime book all about the love between parents and their children — perfect for Valentine’s Day storytime.

Even the littlest hearts experience strong emotions. From happiness to sadness and everything in between, this playfully illustrated book helps children explore feelings big and small.

Kids love dinosaurs and Tiny T. Rex has a lot to say — about Valentine’s Day, that is! This sweet friendship tale is sure to warm little hearts and bring smiles to everyone.  

Fancy Nancy fans will absolutely swoon over the Valentine’s Day edition of this precocious and delightful series! Making Valentines is the perfect activity for Nancy, who finds that decorating with doilies and sequins makes every card “gorgeous”. This book is a cute mystery—Nancy receives a Valentine from a secret admirer and has to uncover clues to find out who the sender is. Who wants Nancy to be their Valentine? The answer may just surprise you, and Nancy! Magnifique!

We love Eric Carle’s books, and this one is no exception. Share the love this Valentine’s Day with this special book that gives the sweetest quotes and sayings to express how special someone is. From this book, your child can learn phrases like “You are the bees knees” and “You make my heart flutter” which can be used to express their feelings to their Valentines and friends.

Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie introduces your child to the fun of Valentine’s Day as Mouse makes valentines for all of his friends. Mouse describes what he loves most about each of them and is a great example for your little ones to follow on this special day!

This rhymey board book describes all the ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones you love– from flowers to Valentine cards and the trucks that are involved in each gift. Whether it’s the postal truck sending your Valentine’s cards to a crane hanging a sign that says “I Love You,” this fun book for little truck lovers is the perfect way to learn about Valentine’s Day.

This is a classic story of the unconditional love that a mother has for her children. It’s not a typical Valentine’s Day story, but the love from this sentimental book will tug at your heartstrings every day of the year.

This short and sweet board book is perfect for your littlest Valentines. Read the rhymes to your baby or toddler so that they can start to learn ways to express their love on Valentine’s Day or any day of the year!

Your littlest Valentine is still years away from having a true Valentine crush, but that doesn’t mean you can’t share extra love on Valentine’s Day. This book is written from the perspective of a mom who says all the things she loves about her daughter.

Sometimes it’s easier to learn by example which is exactly what this book aims to do. Featuring different animals and the way they show their love, this book can teach children the many actions that can express love.

This interactive Valentine’s Day book gets kids involved by uncovering the secret message left for each truck at the construction site. Each message is hidden under a flap with a clue for your child to guess which truck sent each message! This is a fun, interactive and unique Valentine’s book that kids will love.

Teach your little one the ABC’s with this adorable book that has a loving phrase for each letter of the alphabet. Perfect for Valentine’s Day and year-round, this board book is a great book to read again and again.

Say “I Love You” with a book that speaks from your heart. Full of warm, heartfelt poems and love puns, this book will tell your Valentine how much you love them year-round.