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PrintGreatReads: Valentine's Day Reading Extravaganza!
The Kiss Box
by Bonnie Verburg
Little Bear’s mother is going on a trip. She tells him she will leave him 100 kisses in a jar, but he’s worried he will break the jar, so his mom tells him she will kiss his fingertips 100 times. Little Bear is happy, but wonders how he will send kisses back to his mom. Then, he figures it out! He will make her a kiss box. A charming book full of beautiful watercolor illustrations!
Orchard Books/Scholastic, $16.99;
ages 4-8
Good Night, I Love You
by Caroline Jayne Church
Read your toddler off to bed with the knowledge that they are loved. This book, filled with bright, bold illustrations, takes you through the regular night time rituals and then wraps it all up at the end with a bed time “I love you.” Charming! Cartwheel Books/Scholastic, $8.99;
ages baby-preschool
A Giant Crush
by Gennifer Choldenko
Jackson likes Cami, but can he get up the courage to tell her? First he takes her a flower and then some chocolates, but he doesn’t tell Cami they are from him. Will he have the nerve to give her his Valentine’s Day card? Find out if Jackson can win Cami over in this sweet Valentine’s Day tale.
G.P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin, $16.99;
ages 5-9
love? maybe.
by Heather Hepler
Piper’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day, but she isn’t so sure about love. Piper questions love after dealing with her mom’s two failed marriages. And now, Piper’s best friend, Claire, has her heart broken by her boyfriend right before Valentine’s Day. Piper’s friends, Claire and Jillian, are just sure they should all be able to find love for Valentine’s Day. Will the chocolates touched with a love potion work? Find out in this delightfully light and romantic Valentine’s Day read.
Dial Books/Penguin, $16.99; ages 12 and up
If You Give A Dog A Donut
by Laura Numeroff
What happens if you give a dog a donut? Well, he’ll probably want apple juice to go with it, and if you’re out of apples he’ll have to pick his own. Then, of course, he’ll want to play. And, you know those dogs–it just keeps getting more fun from there! Another delightful “if you give a” book from Numeroff and Bond. You won’t be disappointed!
Balzer + Bray, HarperCollins, $16.99;
ages 3-6
Guess How Much I Love You: The Pop-Up Edition
by Sam McBratney
A fun pop-up edition of the classic “Guess How Much I Love You” book. Children will love using a pull-tab to “help” Little Nutbrown Hare stretch out his arms as wide as they can go to show his love. Features several interactive tabs and full fold-out scenes. Candlewick Press, $19.99; ages 4-8
Jennifer Galvin is never far from her children, a paintbrush, or a good book. You can find her on the web at www.jennifergalvin.com.
Moms Read too!
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
For more than 75 years, readers young and old have fallen in love (again and again) with the story of Scarlett, Rhett and all of the characters in one of the greatest love stories ever written. If you’ve seen the movie but have never read the book, treat yourself this Valentine’s Day and visit your local library!
