Our Top 20 Sweetest Books for Kids on Valentine’s Day

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February 09, 2024

By: Amanda Mushro

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and of course, there are plenty of chocolate candies and paper valentines that you could give to your kids on the sweetest day of the year. But what about sharing the love of reading with Valentine's Day books that are cute, funny, and perfect for little ones and big kids. From picture books and board books to a few reads for older kids, here are 20 books that are perfectly themed for Valentine’s Day.

I Spy With My Little Eye Kids Search, Find, and Seek Activity Book

Turn the sweetness of Valentine’s day into a fun "I spy" game with this book. With 13 different scenes, your little Cupid will love spotting the difference on every page.

BUY IT: Amazon, $8.10

I Love You More, Babysaur

Did you know that "rawr" means "I love you" in dinosaur? This wonderful book is filled with cute dinosaur puns and a heartwarming message. "I Love You More, Babysaur" is a dinomite book to read on Valentine’s Day and all year.

BUY IT: Amazon, $4.99

Valentine Princess (A Princess Diaries Book)

For a teen that loves the Princess Diaries, this Valentine’s Day-themed book is a great choice. What’s a princess to do if her Valentine doesn't believe in the holiday? You’ll have to read to find out!

BUY IT: Amazon, $12.99

Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool

We love Pete the Cat and this book will be a hit for all Pete fans. At first, Pete thinks Valentine's Day isn't cool, but then he realizes he can celebrate all the special cats in his life. Bonus: The book comes with a poster, stickers, and twelve punch-out Valentine’s Day cards!

BUY IT: Amazon, $9.88

Llama Llama I Love You

This board book is so sweet, your kids will want you to read it long after Valentine’s Day wraps up. In "Llama Llama I Love You," little llama shows his friends and family how much he loves them with heart-shaped cards and lots of hugs.

BUY IT: Amazon, $6.13

Valentines Day Joke Book for Kids

Keep your little valentine giggling and grinning with these Valentine’s Day-themed jokes. With over 60 jokes and silly illustrations, your kiddo will crack up with each new joke.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.99

11 Paper Hearts

How about a little teen drama for Valentine’s Day? In "11 Paper Hearts," Ella receives mysterious paper hearts a year after a car accident left her without her memory. Who is sending her these hearts right before Valentine’s Day? She will have to follow the hearts to find out.

BUY IT: Amazon, $11.99

Porcupine Cupid

While porcupines don’t seem cuddly, this sweet story will make you want to (carefully) snuggle a porcupine. The porcupine hatches a prickly plan to bring his animal friends together on Valentine’s Day in this heartwarming story.

BUY IT: Amazon, $14.59

Valentine's Day Secret (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew)

In this new age version of Nancy Drew, there are lots of secret admirers, surprises, and clues to discover. So, Nancy and her friends are on the case to find out who slipped a mean valentine in her friend’s bag.

BUY IT: Amazon, $5.99

I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home Board Book

This sweet book is an easy read and a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. It may even inspire you to tell your little one, "I will love you till the cows come home from a trip to Mars through skies unknown, in a rocket ship made of glass and stone…I will love you till the cows come home."

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.18

Little Blue Truck's Valentine

This colorful story follows Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine’s Day cards to all his farm animal friends. If your kids love this series, they will love this book and want to read it long after February.

BUY IT: Amazon, $10.55

Harvey The Heart Had Too Many Farts

If a potty humor makes your little one giggle, give this book a read. Harvey is a little heart with too many farts and it's driving away his friends. Kids will laugh their way through this rhyming tale of silly toot situations and friendship.

BUY IT: Amazon, $11.48

Love from the Crayons

This book features all the Crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit, and the bright colors and subtle shades of love. This is a great option for your elementary-aged kiddos who want a V-day-inspired book.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.99

The Dinosaurs Valentine's Day

If your little valentine is dinosaur obsessed, this is the book for them. Logan the dinosaur is making valentines for all his friends and kids can follow along as he delivers them to different types of dinos.

BUY IT: Amazon, $9.98

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!

With rhyming text and a silly story, the old lady goes on a wild adventure to swallow items like a rose, some lace, and even glitter. This one is an easy read for beginners and perfect for Valentine’s Day.

BUY IT: Amazon, $5.62

Valentine's Day Disaster

Need a book for your 7 to 10-year-old? This book follows Geronimo Stilton and his wild adventures. It’s funny and it’s part of a great series for young readers.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.97

The Try Not to Laugh Challenge — Would You Rather? Valentine's Day Edition

How about a fun read for you and your teens or tweens? This "would you rather" challenge will have you all in stitches. With over 160 questions, you’ll have plenty of laughs through the entire month of February.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.99

Love is My Favorite Thing

Plum the dog has many favorite things: catching sticks, her bear, her bed. However, her favorite thing is love. Sometimes when she shows love, it all goes wrong. Luckily, even when she makes mistakes, her family still loves her.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7.18

Love Grows Everywhere

This book tells the story of a close-knit family who grows plants and sells them at their local market. Through rhyming words, the family discovers the types of love that exist in the many homes of their diverse community.

BUY IT: Amazon, $13.24

How Do I Love Thee?

This book is a reinvention of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous iconic love poem "Sonnet 43." The illustrations are beautiful and the book is such a lovely way to tell your kids how much you adore them.

BUY IT: Amazon, $12.88

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