Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day books to share with your kids? We’ve rounded up the best Valentine’s Day books for children of all ages! From sweet stories about love and friendship to fun and colorful tales, these books are great for reading together and celebrating the holiday. Perfect for classrooms, bedtime stories, or cozy moments with your little ones!

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If you don’t know, there are loads of children’s books out there specifically themed for Valentine’s Day! Whether you’ve got a little girl who loves all things pink and hearts, or a little boy who loves a good story, there are fun reads available for any kid. Valentine’s Day can seem “icky” to young kids, but books like these can sometimes even have broaded themes like the love between best friends, how to make new friends, and the love of family! Way less icky topics — they’ve got time to grow into the ushy gushy stuff…in like, 30+ years, am I right?

After you choose a few fun Valentine’s Books for kids, you can print off these Valentine’s Day bookmarks so that they can color as many as they want. While you’re at it, make some Valentine’s rice krispie treats as a fun reading time snack. You can have a blast with this holiday of love, no matter what age your kids are! Who knows, they may just find some of their favorite characters within the pages of these adventures!

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Why You’ll Love Kids Valentine’s Day Books

Kid-friendly books that are themed are a great way to keep littles attention during reading time. Sure, there are tons of great books out there, but when something is themed to a holiday, it’s just a bit of extra fun!
Valentine’s Day books for kids can help teach things like the joys of friendship and teach them a little about love through a heartwarming tale!
You can use any of these books in a classroom setting, homeschool setting, or for nighttime reading. It’s always useful to have a list of fun stories to read!

Board Books

These board books are great for your littles that may not be reading quite yet. You can choose a few new Valentine’s stories to read at bedtime! Each sweet board book incorporates themes of love into an adorable, and age appropriate story. Snuggle up with your littles, give them all the hugs and kisses, and then read a sweet, short story from any of these board books:

Picture Books

Picture books are a wonderful way to encourage a love of reading from an early age. Each of these books are great options for your kiddos that are just beginning to learn how to read, or even simply sounding out certain words. Add in a age-appropriate Valentine’s Day math packet, and you can create an entire day of themed lessons, all set around this precious holiday:

Collage of Valentines Day early reader books.

Young Readers

Whether you’re wanting to follow a new character on a quest, or read a cute love story, there are plenty of kids Valentine’s Day books that work great for young readers! When my kids began to read on their own, I always wanted to give them plenty of books to keep them interested. This list of simple stories still has beautiful illustrations on each page, but really focuses on engaging readers in the story. A fantastic balance for young readers looking to dive into a fun story:

Chapter Books

This is where those bookmarks that I mentioned earlier will come in handy! Grab a few Valentine’s Day chapter books with silly stories about mysterious love letters, to Nancy Drew mysteries themed around the holiday. There are loads of great options, no matter what kind of stories your kids like to read:

More Valentines Activities!

This Toilet Paper Roll Rocket is a fun way to blast off into this lovey-dovey holiday!
Want a fun snack for Valentine’s Day? Then check out these Ladybug Oreos and have a fun experience and a tasty treat.
Valentine’s Pretzel Hugs are another sweet treat that are really easy to make.
Make this Valentine’s Handprint Craft if you want a precious keepsake that is fun to create together!