Valentine's Day might be my girls favorite holiday. We pretty much live for all things pink and anything with a heart on it. That's why as soon as January rolls around, I like to switch out all of the Christmas books for Valentine's Day books. If you need some ideas, I've got you covered with this list of Valentines books for kids!
These board books and picture books are beautifully illustrated and the stories are so heartwarming. Plus they're an easy way to introduce what love, friendship, and caring about others looks like.
If you're looking for ways to make the holiday feel extra special for your kids, you can add a couple of these books to a Valentine's Day basket. They would also make a great Valentine's Day gift for kids — along with a cute card and some yummy treats, of course.
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Love from the Crayons
My kids love the Crayons series. Perfect for ages 2+, this sweet book is a great addition to your collection of Valentines Day books for kids. Love is yellow and orange. Because love is sunny and warm.
Love is purple. Because it's okay to love outside the lines.
Guess How Much I Love You
A moving story between father and son that shows just how far their love goes — to the moon and back! This cherished tale of boundless affection is perfect for all ages and still warms my heart every time my kids and I read this book. While I'm putting it on my list of Valentines books for kids, it can really be read anytime of the year.
Little Blue Truck's Valentine
"Beep!" said Blue. "Happy Valentine's Day!" This sweet edition of our favorite toddler book series will teach your little one about love, thoughtfulness, and friendship. Each page shows Little Blue Truck delivering custom Valentine's Day cards to his farm animal friends — and ends with a cute surprise for Little Blue Truck. Great for ages 1+.
Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool
The Pete the Cat series is a favorite of my kids! At first, Pete thinks Valentine's Day isn't cool...until he realizes all the special cats there are in his life. This Valentines book for kids is extra special because it comes with a Pete the Cat poster, stickers, and 12 punch-out cards for Valentine's Day.
Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart
My girls love the Fancy Nancy series. Almost everything about Valentine's Day is fancy . . . especially with Fancy Nancy! Kids will love to follow along as Fancy Nancy celebrates Valentine's Day with her friends and family — and receives a card from a secret admirer. This Valentines book for kids also includes stickers!
Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine
The cutest Valentine's Day book for your dinosaur lover! As Tiny T. Rex tries his best to make the perfect card for his best friend, he realizes their friendship is the best gift of all. Perfect for ages 1+, you can also use this book to point out how Tiny T. Rex keeps trying to achieve his goal, despite all the obstacles, and the range of emotions he feels.
Love Is a Truck
If your little one loves trucks, this sweet, beautifully illustrated book is for you! Each page of this Valentines book for kids compares love to a truck — from fire trucks to dump trucks and more. While this story is recommended for 1+, the high contrast illustrations make it a great one for babies, too.
You're My Little Cuddle Bug
A sweet board book with simple rhymes and colorful cutouts, perfect for quiet moments with your little one. And who doesn't love adorable insects?
Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!
My kids love every book with Mouse! Yes, this is the same mouse from the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie series. In this Valentines book for kids, mouse makes each one of his friends a special handwritten card. This book shows kids what it means to be a good friend — and what it looks like to have friends who care about you, too!
The Pink Umbrella
This is a charming story about the power of friendship, love, and pink polka dots to turn rainy days into sunny ones and sadness into joy. I love that it highlights how important your community is — and how we can all take care of one another through small, simple acts of kindness.
Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
My kids loved Eric Carle books when they were little. And this "LOVE' book was a favorite at Valentine's Day! With its beautiful illustrations and simple messaging, like "you make the sun shine brighter," this is a cute Valentines book for kids up to age three.
Construction Site: You're Just Right
A heartwarming bedtime story that celebrates teamwork and self-acceptance, perfect for little builders who love all things trucks and construction. Each page features a construction vehicle discovering a Valentine surprise. Just lift the flaps to reveal the sweet, personalized messages inside!
The Dinosaurs Valentine's Day
This Valentines book for kids is a fun way to get little ones thinking about what it means to be a good friend. Plus it features a variety of dinosaurs! In this short and sweet story, one dinosaur makes Valentine's Day cards for all of his dinosaur friends to let them know just how special they are.
My kids love this entire series! There was an old lady who swallowed a rose. I don't know why she swallowed the rose, but that's how it goes.
