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Stoneheart: The Real Valentine's Day Story
Gilbert Oscar Twyman
Hardcover (Taylor Trade Publishing, Jan. 1, 1997)King Stoneheart and his subjects in the Kingdom of Whineytown are all mean and grouchy until the February day that the kingdom is enveloped in a mysterious red glow.
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The Story of Valentine's Day
Nancy J. Skaermas
Board book (WorthyKids, Jan. 30, 2000)In only 200 words, author Skarmeas tells the story of how Valentine's Day came into being. In simple words that every child can understand, here is the story of the kindly Valentine who cared for the children of Rome, who prayed for a miracle for a blind child, and who is remembered each February 14. Artist Pickett has painted the scenes in bright colors from the schoolroom scenes to those of ancient Rome. This book is unusual in that it briefly explains the history of a holiday to toddlers.
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Story of Valentine's Day, The
Clyde Robert Bulla, Susan Estelle Kwas
Paperback (HarperColl, Jan. 5, 2000)Will you be my valentine?Everybody knows what Valentine's Day means: Red and pink hearts, flowers and chocolates, and cards and letters with sweet sayings written on them. But why? Who was St. Valentine, anyway? Here is a close look at one of our oldest and most mysterious holidays. The ancient legends behind the celebration are revealed - including how Valentine's Day evolved over the centuries and who wrote the very first valentine. With vivid illustrations by Susan Estelle Kwas and a delicious cookie recipe, this book is the sweetest valentine of them all.
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The Story of Valentine's Day
Clyde Robert Bulla, Susan Estelle Kwas
Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, Jan. 1, 1999)Describes the history, evolution, and customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present, and includes directions for making antique-style paper valentines and heart-shaped sugar cookies.
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The Story of Valentine's Day
Nancy Skarmeas, Stacy Pickett-Venturi, Stacy Venturi-Pickett
Board book (Candy Cane Press, Dec. 15, 1999)In only 200 words, author Skarmeas tells the story of how Valentine's Day came into being. In simple words that every child can understand, here is the story of the kindly Valentine who cared for the children of Rome, who prayed for a miracle for a blind child, and who is remembered each February 14. Artist Pickett has painted the scenes in bright colors from the schoolroom scenes to those of ancient Rome. This book is unusual in that it briefly explains the history of a holiday to toddlers.
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The Story of Valentine's Day
Clyde Robert Bulla, Susan Estelle Kwas
Library Binding (HarperCollins, Jan. 1, 1999)Relates the history and describes the customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present, and includes directions for making a paper valentine and sugar cookies
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Story of Valentine's Day, The
Clyde Robert Bulla
Paperback (HarperColl, March 15, 1609)None
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Story of Valentine's Day, The
Clyde Robert Bulla
Paperback (HarperColl (2000-01-05), Aug. 16, 1656)None
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The Story of Valentine's Day
Clyde Robert Bulla, Susan Estelle Kwas
Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 5, 2000)Will you be my valentine?Everybody knows what Valentine's Day means: Red and pink hearts, flowers and chocolates, and cards and letters with sweet sayings written on them. But why? Who was St. Valentine, anyway? Here is a close look at one of our oldest and most mysterious holidays. The ancient legends behind the celebration are revealed - including how Valentine's Day evolved over the centuries and who wrote the very first valentine. With vivid illustrations by Susan Estelle Kwas and a delicious cookie recipe, this book is the sweetest valentine of them all.