Ten Valentine's Day Books for Preschoolers

Bookstores are filled with numerous Valentine's Day books appropriate for preschoolers. In an effort to narrow the field for you, I have compiled a list of 10 excellent Valentine's Day book choices for your preschooler. These Valentine's Day books are also excellent choices for use by preschool teachers and daycare providers.

1. Valentine's Day Is
Valentine's Day Is is authored and illustrated by Gail Gibbons. It is a 32 page paperback book filled with beautiful watercolors. Each new illustration has text beginning with the words "Valentine's Day is." Amazon lists the reading level for Valentine's Day Is as ages 4-8.

2.The Valentine Bears
The Valentine Bears is a beautiful 32 page paperback written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Jan Brett. It is a love story about Mr. and Mrs. Bear. They each wake up to surprise the other on Valentine's Day. Amazon lists the reading level for The Valentine Bears as ages 4-8.

3. Froggy's First Kiss
Froggy's First Kiss is written by Jonathan London and illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz. This adorable story tells of Froggy's crush on Frogilina. Oh, how he wants to give her a beautiful Valentine! As in life, things don't turn out as planned, but Froggy still finds a special Valentine. Froggy's First Kiss is a 32 page paperback book. Amazon lists the reading level for this Valentine's Day book as baby-preschool.

4. The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine
The Berenstain Bears are a preschool favorite. Written by Stan Berenstain and illustrated by Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears' Funny Valentine is sure to delight preschoolers. Sister Bear must adjust her plans to ruin a prankster's Valentine's Day after receiving a very special Valentine. The Berestain Bears' Funny Valentine is a 32 page paperback book with a reading level listed by Amazon as ages 4-8.

5. Clifford's Valentine's Day
Clifford's Valentine's Day is written by Norman Bridwell. Books about Clifford the Big Red Dog are adored by preschoolers and this one will not let them down. Clifford's Valentine's Day also includes 6 Valentine's Day cards for sharing. It is a 40 page paperback book. Amazon lists its reading level as ages 4-8.

6. Let's Get Ready for Valentine's Day
Let's Get Ready for Valentine's Day, part of the Welcome Books: Celebrations series, is written by Lloyd G. Douglas. It is a 24 page paperback book with a reading level that Amazon lists as ages 4-8.

7. The Great Valentine's Day Surprise
What preschooler doesn't enjoy a lift-the-flap book? The Great Valentine's Day Surprise is written and illustrated by Suzy-Jane Tanner. It has 20 pages. Amazon lists its reading level as baby-preschool. This is a great choice for a big brother or sister to "read" to the baby in the family.

8. How Spider Saved Valentine's Day
How Spider Saved Valentine's Day is written by Robert Kraus. Spider must think quickly when he realizes that he and his friends have not brought enough Valentine's to go around! Amazon lists the reading level for this book as baby-preschool.

9. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown is a classic and a personal favorite of mine. Written by Charles M. Schulz, Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown is a 24 page paperback book about Charlie Brown's crush on the little red-headed girl. Amazon lists the reading level for this book as ages 4-8.

10. The Ballad of Valentine
The Ballad of Valentine is a 32 page paperback book written by Alison Jackson and illustrated by Tricia Tusa. This book is a sweet remake of the song "Clementine." Amazon lists the reading level for The Ballad of Valentine as ages 4-8.

Remember, it is never too late nor too early to begin reading to your child. Enjoy these Valentine's Day books with your preschooler and increase his literacy skills while you're doing it!

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