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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to cuddle up with your grandkids and share a sweet story or two. Whether you’re reading about friendship, kindness, or love, these books are sure to warm your hearts and make special memories together. Here are 14 of our favorites to enjoy this season!
I Love You to the Moon and Back
This sweet story follows a bear and her cub as they spend the day together—splashing in the water, climbing mountains, and watching the stars. The gentle rhymes and soft, colorful pictures make it perfect for bedtime.
My grandchildren enjoy the cuddly moments in the book, and it always brings us closer. It’s a wonderful reminder of the endless love we share with our little ones. I think you and your grandkids will treasure it too.
The Love Letter
Oh, dear grandmas, I recently read The Love Letter by Anika Aldamuy Denise, and it warmed my heart like a cozy blanket on a rainy day. The story follows Hedgehog, Bunny, and Squirrel, who each find a mysterious love letter. This simple note brings them joy and kindness, reminding us how small acts can make a big difference.
The illustrations are soft and charming, capturing the gentle spirit of the tale. Reading this with my grandchildren led to sweet conversations about love and friendship.
Little Blue Truck’s Valentine
I just love Little Blue Truck’s Valentine! It’s a sweet story by Alice Schertle with fun, colorful pictures by Jill McElmurry. In the book, Blue drives around to deliver Valentine cards to his animal friends.
My grandkids really enjoy the shiny pages and the big surprise at the end. It’s a simple and loving story about friendship, and it’s perfect to read together on Valentine’s Day—or anytime you want to share a little love. This book brings me and my grandkids closer, and I think you’ll feel the same with yours.
Llama Llama I Love You
This sweet board book is perfect for babies and toddlers. It uses simple rhymes and colorful pictures to show Little Llama making Valentine’s cards and giving hugs to friends and family. My grandchildren enjoy turning the sturdy pages and looking at the bright illustrations. Reading this book together is a lovely way to share love and smiles with your little ones. I think you and your grandkids will enjoy it too.
A Crankenstein Valentine
I just read A Crankenstein Valentine by Samantha Berger, and it made me chuckle! The story is about a grumpy little boy who turns into “Crankenstein” on Valentine’s Day. He doesn’t like the mushy cards or the heart-shaped treats. But then, something sweet happens that changes his mood.
The pictures by Dan Santat are colorful and fun, showing all of Crankenstein’s silly faces. My grandkids laughed and wanted me to read it again and again. It’s a perfect book to share with our little ones, especially around Valentine’s Day.
I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home
This charming board book is filled with playful rhymes and colorful pictures that make my grandchildren giggle. The story takes us on a fun journey with cows flying to Mars, yaks in Cadillacs, and frogs on big-wheeled bikes.
It’s a joyful way to show our endless love to the little ones. Reading it together brings smiles and cuddles, making it a perfect choice for bedtime or any time you want to share love and laughter.
How to Catch a Loveosaurus
I just love How to Catch a Loveosaurus by Alice Walstead, with its bright and playful illustrations by Andy Elkerton. This fun story follows a group of kids trying to catch the Loveosaurus, a friendly dinosaur who spreads kindness and love.
The rhymes are catchy, and the pictures are full of color and energy. My grandchildren giggle at the silly traps and enjoy the surprise ending. It’s a joyful book that reminds us how fun it is to share love with others.
Love You Forever
This touching story follows a mother and her son as they both grow older. No matter how big he gets, she always finds a way to hold him close and sing the same sweet lullaby. As a grandma, this book brings tears to my eyes every time. It reminds me of rocking my own babies and now my grandbabies.
The story shows how deep and lasting a parent’s love can be. When the son grows up and sings the song back to his mother, and then to his own child, it truly warms my heart. It’s a beautiful reminder that love carries on through generations. I think you and your grandchildren will cherish this book as much as I do.
Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day Is Cool
At first, Pete thinks Valentine’s Day isn’t cool, but then he realizes how many special friends he has. He makes valentines for everyone, and it turns into the grooviest Valentine’s Day ever! My grandkids enjoy the colorful pictures and the fun story.
Guess How Much I Love You
his sweet story follows Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare as they try to express their love for each other in bigger and bigger ways. The gentle words and soft pictures make it perfect for bedtime.
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
I just love Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Mary Lee Donovan. This delightful book is filled with over fifty sweet names people use for their loved ones, like “sweet pea” and “mi cielito.” The colorful illustrations by Brizida Magro are a joy to look at.
My grandkids and I enjoy learning new ways to say “I love you.” It’s a perfect book to share with your little ones and show them how much they mean to you.
Love from the Crayons
In this colorful book, each crayon shows a different way to express love. For example, red is for caring, and green is for being helpful. The fun pictures and simple words make it easy for my grandchildren to understand.
We enjoy reading it together and talking about the many ways we can show love. It’s a sweet and playful book that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to share love with your little ones.
I Love You Like No Otter
This charming board book is filled with adorable animal illustrations and sweet rhymes that express love in the most playful ways. Each page features a different animal pair sharing affectionate puns, like “I love you like no otter,” making it a joy to read aloud. The colorful and cozy artwork by Sydney Hanson brings each scene to life, capturing the tender bond between parent and child.
How to Send a Hug
This sweet story follows Artie, a little girl who wants to send a hug to her grandma far away. Since she can’t hug her in person, she writes a letter instead.
The book shows how a letter can carry love across the miles. My grandchildren and I enjoy the colorful pictures and the idea that writing a letter is like sending a hug. It’s a lovely reminder of how special handwritten notes can be.
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