Valentine’s Day is almost here! For kindergartners this might mean extra hugs, homemade valentine crafts, heart-shaped pancakes, and a pile of sweet love stories next to their favorite adult’s armchair. Stock up at the library with these great Valentine’s Day read-alouds.
The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story by Nancy Rose (2016)
Have you discovered the Secret Life of Squirrels books yet? Kids love them because the squirrels are so cute, and it’s fun to see them playing out the story with miniature doll furniture. Adults enjoy the imagination of Ms. Rose who creates the settings, waits for some wild squirrels to get curious, and then captures their antics in a series of delightful photographs. This special Valentine’s Day book is adorable and might inspire your child to come up with his own backyard animal stories.
Click, Clack, Moo I Love You! by Doreen Cronin (2017)
Celebrate the love holiday on the farm with Little Duck. There’s a Valentine’s Day party going on complete with music and decorations. The farm is so festive, an unexpected animal guest becomes curious and wants to join the fun. Will the farm animals welcome her, or will she spoil the party?
Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (2015)
If you’re looking for a book to give as a gift to your special kindergartner, you’ve just found a beauty. Full of images that come from the famous world of Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar gives poetic reasons why the reader is very special!
Ollie’s Valentine by Olivier Dunrea (2015)
The delightfully simple world of Gossie & Friends leads readers on another journey, this time to a special valentine for Ollie. Ollie searches through the pages until he finds his surprise. While you’re reading, enjoy the shiny foil hearts on the pages.
Groundhug Day by Anne Marie Pace (2017)
Will Groundhog be able to come to Moose’s Valentine’s Day party? Not if he sees his shadow and goes back in his hole for six more weeks! Find out how Groundhog’s friends create a plan to make sure he can celebrate Valentine’s Day with them.
Here Comes Valentine Cat by Deborah Underwood (2015)
Cat doesn’t like mushy things like valentines. Cat also doesn’t like his new neighbor, Dog. He decides to send an angry valentine to his neighbor, but first Dog sends a ball over the fence to Cat. What will all this lead to? A funny story! Enjoy the laughs with your child.
The Very Fairy Princess: Valentines from the Heart by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton (2015)
Gerry’s inner sparkle really shines out loud on the special valentines she makes for her friends at school. Will her heart and her friends’ hearts be broken when she forgets the cards at home? Learn how a little creativity can put the sparkle back into a special Valentine’s Day.
I Spy I Love You by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick (2009)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day the I Spy way! Easy-to-read riddles and bright, intricate photographs lead to a treat for the eyes. Spend time with your child cuddled up next to you as you both spy and point your way through these pages of candy, hearts, cookies, and cards.
Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine by Herman Parish (2014)
When Amelia Bedelia hears something, she always hears it in a literal way. When her teacher tells her she is wearing her heart on her sleeve, she is a little puzzled because there are no hearts on her sleeves. However, she is sad because she left her special valentines on the bus. See what a pack of cards and a lot of charm can do to lift her spirits!
I Haiku You by Betsy E. Snyder (2012)
Haiku poetry can be sweet and lovely and perfect for little ears. Enjoy the gentle pictures and verses together for a poetry-perfect Valentine’s Day.
Reading to your children is a wonderful way to let them know you love them. Have a happy Valentine’s Day as you share these special books together.
