Sweet Stuff for Valentine's Day
Valentine Day Reads for Everyone
For ages 8 - 12
Attack of the 50 Foot Cupid by Jim Benton
Frannie K. Stein tries to prevent chaos when her new lab assistant, Igor, accidentally lets loose a giant, 50 foot cupid!
Four Stupid Cupids by Gregory Maguire
In another hilarious tale from Miss Earth's class, Fawn brings an ancient urn to school which has cupids on the sides. When the four cupids suddenly fly off the urn and around the classroom, the girls decide to get the cupids to help their teacher find true love. But little do they know that these cupids are a bit out of practice! Things get a little crazy . . .
Geronimo's Valentine by Geronimo Stilton
Valentine's Day is one of Geronimo's favourite holdiays. That's why he has a date with a very special rodent - Petunia Pretty Paws. But then there's a call from Hercule Poirat who needs Geronimo's help. Someone has stolen the most beloved, romantic painting in New Mouse City! How can he help Hercule and impress Petunia at the same time . . .
For ages 5-8
Arthur's First Kiss by Marc Brown
Francine is inviting the gang to her birthday party. It should be a good time, but Arthur has heard the rumours that Francine is planning to kiss him during the celebration and he's plenty worried. Will Arthur pucker up, or will D.W. find a way to save him from being smooched?
Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine by Barbara Park
Kindergartner Junie B. Jones can't wait to exchange valentines with her class. She imagines all the great cards she'll get. But when she opens her box to find a very mushy "valentime" from a secret admirer, Junie wonders who could have given it to her. Can you guess?
One Zillion Valentines by Frank Modell
Marvin and Milton have figured out the secret of the holiday - to get valentines, you have to give valentines. So they decide to send a valentine to everyone in the neighbourhood. See what happens next!
Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane De Groat
When Gilbert thinks one of the rhymes on a valentine he got sounds mean, he makes up some really mean verses of his own. But soon Gilbert discovers that there has been a misunderstanding and how words can hurt people's feelings. This sweet story has a happy endind just right for Valentine's Day!
For all ages
A Book of Hugs by Dave Ross
Sometimes nothing is better than a hug - whether it is from Mom, Grandpa, Auntie or a good friend. This cute and cuddly picture booko shows animals giving each other all the kinds of hugs we love : reassuring hugs when we are scared, I-love-you hugs, and of course, birthday hugs on our special day.