Valentine's Day Inspired Children's Books

Can you believe that Valentine's Day is right around the corner? Valentine's Day is all about being thankful for the loved ones in your life and showing them love and kindness. I think the world needs more love and kindness, and for that reason I love fun books that teach kindness to kids. I have gathered together 20 Valentine's Day inspired books for young children. These books make great gifts or they are fun to buy and read together as the holiday approaches.

Valentine's day inspired books for kids. 20 love and kindness themed stories for young children. Great for toddlers and preschoolers.




Take a look at our collection of Valentines day crafts and activities and maybe choose an activity or two to do alongside reading these adorable Valentine's day themed books. 

A few favourites Valentines day activities include making tiny heart love notes that fold into heart envelopes; kids will love finding these hidden in a lunch box or under their pillow! Making fingerprint mini canvases with a cute poem to give to a loved family member. Using salt dough to make some thumb-body loves you fridge magnets.


Valentines Day Inspired Books for Kids


Click on the links below to read more about each book or to purchase the Valentine's day themed stories. 

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Day It Rained Hearts| Cornelia realized one day it rained hearts, and she went to catch them all. Later to find out the hearts are for making valentines for loved ones. A cute, heartfelt book.

The Biggest Valentine Ever| When the teacher tells the students to make valentines for each classmate, two students decide to team up and make a big one for their teacher. This book is an adventure, and perfect for the holiday.

Love From the Very Hungry Caterpillar| If you love the Very Hungry Caterpillar you will love this book as well. It is the same writer just a fun Valentine inspired book to brighten your child's day and let them use their imagination.

Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool| Some might not think Valentine's Day is that cool, but after a bit, Pete the cat begins to see that he does like it, and now he needs to hurry to make a Valentine's day card for a friend.

Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine| Amelia enjoyed making valentines for all her classmates, but what happens when she forgets one on the bus. Your child will love reading to see what happens and if she recovers the valentine in time.

Guess How Much I Love You| A great book of sharing how much a dad loves h
is child. I think all parents would enjoy reading this with their child and sharing how much they love them after.

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink| This book teaches a lesson on how things we say can hurt others feelings, but if we sincerely apologize we can make it all better.

My Fuzzy Valentine| Elmo is making out cards to show his friends he cares. This is a fun book that any child enjoys, because who doesn't love Elmo and his sweetheart.

Llama Llama I Love You| This is a short and fun rhyming book that is entertaining to read. It is perfect book for toddlers before they are ready for longer stories. 

Love Is| A fun and loving story about a child and their friend the duck. A perfect book that has a fun adventure and is perfect for a valentine book.

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime| Junie is an adorable kindergartener who gets a secret gift from an admirable.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Valentine| A cute loving book where Mickey is trying to find the perfect gift for Minnie Mouse. An easy to read book involving a few much loved characters. 

Plant a Kiss Board Book| This has such a wonderful message behind it, and it is full of love and kindness. A great book any child would enjoy.

Happy Valentine's Day, Curious George| One of the most popular monkeys, and here he is in a fun Valentine's Day themed book.

This Is Not a Valentine| This is a bit different than a classic book but it is fun loving and has the perfect message about love.

How Many Do I Love You| This is a really lovely book for younger children to help them learn to count, but also see how much they are loved. 

Fancy Nancy, Heart to Heart| As she gets a secret valentine she begins to follow the clues to see who might have sent her this. Go on the hunt with Nancy as she tries to find her admirer.

Happy Love Day, Daniel Tiger!: A Lift-the-Flap Book| This is a fun book with flaps that have fun pictures behind them. Kids really enjoy reading and seeing what is behind each flap.

The Night Before Valentine's Day| This is a good book to let your child go along on the journey of making cards and seeing what happens the next day at school.

Love Monster| This loving monster is on the hunt for someone who loves him for who he is. He sets out to search and your child will love to see if he finds love or not.


Valentine's day inspired books for kids. 20 love and kindness themed stories for young children. Great for toddlers and preschoolers.


Hopefully you have found the perfect love and kindness themed story in this collection of Valentine's day inspired Children's books. Which of our Valentine's day themed crafts and activities are you going to do alongside reading the books? 

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