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Valentines: Exploring the Joy and Trepidation of Saying I Love You




We've compiled a list of our favorite books that contain sweet messages about love and kindness. Exploring feelings of friendship, love and vulnerability is important for children of all ages, and doing it in the safety of a parent's arms makes it easier. Here is a short list of 5 of our favorites. View our full list here.





A caterpillar uses a wide range of imagery and words to share how he feels.











A parent's love is put to test (and passes!) as a child grows up.



Father and son compete to share how much each loves the other.




Little Llama shows his friends and family how much he loves them with cards and hugs.




When Gilbert writes mean Valentines for 2 classmates, feelings get hurt.



To see our full list of 12 recommendations, click here.

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