Yes, it's Valentine's Day. And, it still cracks me up how kids and adults alike call it "Valentime's Day". Adorable. But, it's a big deal to a great many people. It can be very painful for those without a love interest or those who have lost their loves.
For kids, it's really kinda awkward. This whole concept of love is too "squishy" for them. They love Mommy and Daddy, Grandmas and Grandpas and Buster and Fluffy, but that's about it. Oh, and candy.
For kids, it's really kinda awkward. This whole concept of love is too "squishy" for them. They love Mommy and Daddy, Grandmas and Grandpas and Buster and Fluffy, but that's about it. Oh, and candy.
I like the way some kids' books about love and expressions of love are silly and goofy and are "relatable". If the content is intense and way serious, it may be "off-putting" to your child.
Some themes, illustrations, maturity level and overall content will appeal to kids differently. Review before you buy. Several are quite poignant, so make sure you read them first so you don't react in an overly emotional way when reading to your child.
Here are some of my favs.
Some themes, illustrations, maturity level and overall content will appeal to kids differently. Review before you buy. Several are quite poignant, so make sure you read them first so you don't react in an overly emotional way when reading to your child.
Here are some of my favs.
Sometimes love finds you when you least expect it!
I saw that there is a doll (Walmart) that looks like this little cutie monster.
Ages 2-5 years.
I saw that there is a doll (Walmart) that looks like this little cutie monster.
Ages 2-5 years.
This is a sweet, interactive book featuring the beloved Sesame Street characters.
Kids can flip a wheel, pull a tab, play peekaboo, count the windows when they fly open, and more.
Ages 3-7 years.
Kids can flip a wheel, pull a tab, play peekaboo, count the windows when they fly open, and more.
Ages 3-7 years.
John Lennon and his son, Sean, spent a lot of time drawing and creating captions for their art work.
Lennon was at a time of his life where it was more important for him to spend time with his son than to be a Beatle. Sweet.
For ages 3 and up.
Well, what's NOT to love about this book by Lisa Mccourt and Cyd Moore?!?
This story is about the unconditional love of a mother for her boy even though he asks many, many questions a day.
Finally, he asks, "But Mama, what if I were a super smelly skunk, and I smelled so bad that my name was Stinky Face?"
For ages 4-8 years.
This story is about the unconditional love of a mother for her boy even though he asks many, many questions a day.
Finally, he asks, "But Mama, what if I were a super smelly skunk, and I smelled so bad that my name was Stinky Face?"
For ages 4-8 years.
A super-wonderful pop-up book that presents "I love you" in different languages.
Beegee Tolpa teaches us how people around the world say, "I love you". What fun to say, "I love you" to your child in a new language!
For ages 6-8 years.
Beegee Tolpa teaches us how people around the world say, "I love you". What fun to say, "I love you" to your child in a new language!
For ages 6-8 years.
The brief rhyming text and simple objects emphasize this fun and free message of love by Monica Sheehan.
For ages 2-5 years.
For ages 2-5 years.
Amelia Hepworth offers an endearing tale of a mother bear and her cub and and how they spend their days.
For ages 2-5 years.
For ages 2-5 years.
The little boy rabbit tries to show his daddy how much he loves him. Daddy rabbit tries to show his son just how much he loves him right back
Moms and Dads all over the world have "competitions" about how much they love their kids. This "love challenge" is delightful.
For ages 3 and up.
Moms and Dads all over the world have "competitions" about how much they love their kids. This "love challenge" is delightful.
For ages 3 and up.
There are many books emphasizing the love between parents and their children, pets and toys. Valentine's Day is another opportunity to emphasize those feelings.
For older kids, leaviing a goofy card with treats on their bed allows them to appreciate the message without an "audience".
Enjoy! TTFN, Claudia
For older kids, leaviing a goofy card with treats on their bed allows them to appreciate the message without an "audience".
Enjoy! TTFN, Claudia
