Want a great alternative (or companion, if you prefer!) to candy as a gift? These children’s books for Valentine’s Day are super sweet, no sugar needed! Books are such a great gift to give because they help foster a love of learning and literacy. Reading opens up whole new worlds to kids. What better way to show your love for your children than cuddling up together to read about the adventures of a big red dog, a cuddly bunny, a girl who catches hearts or any of the other wonderful characters below. Check out a few of our favorite children’s books for Valentine’s Day!
Related: Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a Family
Children’s Books for Valentine’s Day
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Dear Bunny
Dear Bunny is a book written by Michaela Morgan with illustrations by Caroline Jayne Church. The book is about two rabbits that pen an awesome love letter with the help of a mice family.
The Biggest Valentine Ever
The Biggest Valentine Ever is a book written by Steven Kroll with illustrations by Jeni Bassett. Clayton and Desmond make a valentine together to give it to their teacher Mrs. Mousely as a surprise. However, the card doesn’t come out the way they wanted.
Clifford’s First Valentine’s Day
Clifford’s First Valentine’s Day is a book written by Norman Bridwell with illustrations by Norman Bridwell. Clifford finds himself in some trouble on his first Valentine’s Day with Emily Elizabeth. He gets covered in glue and later ends up in a pile of mail. However, when they arrive home, the family celebrates an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.
The Day it Rained Hearts
The Day it Rained Hearts is a book written by Felicia Bond, who also does the illustrations for the book. The book is about Cornelia, who catches hearts when it rains hearts one day. She discovers that each heart is different and that there is a special one for each of her friends.
Counting Kisses: A Kiss & Read Book
Counting Kisses: A Kiss & Read Book is a book written by Karen Katz. The book is a lyrical picture book that shows exactly how many kisses it takes to say goodnight.
Love Monster
Love Monster is a book written by Rachel Bright. The book is about a hairy monster that is trying to fit in with the townspeople of Cutesville. However, he feels like an outcast so he searches for someone who will love him just the way he is.
Llama Llama, I Love You
Llama Llama, I Love You is written by Anna Dewdney and features the familiar little llama and his llama mama. This is one of my all-time favorite children’s book series. The books are so much fun to read! This particular book is a board book designed to introduce the lovable llamas to babies and toddlers that aren’t quite ready for the full-length stories.
Fostering a love of reading is one of the best gifts you can give a child any day! These children’s books for Valentine’s Day are such a fun way to celebrate the holiday and encourage literacy.
So many cute books!
Great book suggestions! I’ve read them all. They are so fun to read to the little ones I babysit for.
Thanks for the list!! They are all great picks for the younger ones!
How adorable. Funny I found my kids valentines day cards from elementary school.
I like Clifford! It reminds me of my cheerful, naughty, yet loving dog that I used to have. These books are sure a perfect collection to give to the chiildren as Valentine’s gift.
What a great roundup! We don’t have children, but I love when I see people gifting books!
I remember reading Clifford’s First Valentine’s Day as a kid. Bringing back great memories!
As my children are all big and I am part time child care for my niece I get to read all these great books again. Clifford was always one of my children’s favorites
That’s a wonderful round-up! I’ll have to see if any of these books are at the library, because I know my daughter would love them.
My kids love Clifford! I love to see the lists of holiday specific books that bloggers come up with – it gives me something to put on my library list :-)
What a fun list! It makes me want to read them even though they’re for kids.
Awww, so cute! They sounds great for the kids <3
Oh, all of these books sound so cute! I love the variety of story and illustration styles represented in your round up!
what lovely books. I’ve never heard of valentine books for kids. Thanks for sharing.
We have almost all of these. You can’t go wrong with Clifford.
ahhhh this brings back memories as my daughter had that Clifford Valentines book – it’s so sweet. That Love Monster book looks like one we would have liked back int he day ;)
So many great books! When my kids where young I used to swap out a basket of books that were holiday themed each month. Miss this days!
Oh my gosh! I had totally forgotten about The Biggest Valentine Ever until just now!! I used to love that book! I wonder if my parents still have it! All of these are great! I’ll have to get some for my niece & nephew!
Counting kisses is one of my favorite children’s books of all times. We have a couple of copies of it because I wanted it in a board book too!
Love Monster looks so cute! I love all of these books and I can’t wait to have kids to read these books to them!
I love the llama llama books! Dear Bunny looks like a really sweet book!
I remember some of these. That Love Monster looks so adorable. Thank you for sharing.
Aw they really do make everything these days. I like the sound of Love Monster how cute does the illustration look?
All great titles. My teenager is a bit old for these but it sure brings back memories.
Clifford books used to be my favorite back in the day! :D The llama one looks adorable too!
Seeing the Clifford book brought back happy memories of reading to my children. They loved to be read to and cuddled.
Such a fun post! Thank you for sharing! Filing this away for the someday when I have kids!
Oh my, we didn’t have such a variety when we were growing up! I will definitely buy some like these when I have kids.
Those books are really cute. I think I am going to buy the lama lama book. I love those books they are all so cute.
we have several of these. I remember reading counting kisses to my youngest…I love that book.
awwwww loved Clifford – the series and the TV shows (did you know that the late John Ritter was the voice of Clifford on the TV series?)