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  • Valentine's Day

    Gail Gibbons

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Feb. 1, 1986)
    Discusses the origins, traditions, celebration, and meaning of Valentine's Day
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  • Day It Rained Hearts

    Felicia Bond

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 12, 2006)
    A creative and sweet story, perfect for Valentine's Day, that helps open the hearts of young readers. From the beloved illustrator of If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie.One day it rains hearts, and Cornelia Augusta catches them. She realizes that the hearts are perfect for making valentines. Each heart is special in its own way, and Cornelia Augusta knows exactly who to send them to: her animal friends.A fun way to spark creativity and thoughtfulness! The perfect book to pair with Valentine's Day crafts.
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  • How Do I Love You?

    Marion Dane Bauer, Caroline Jayne Church

    Board book (Cartwheel Books, Jan. 1, 2009)
    A rhyming story about a parent's unlimited love for a child--in the same format as the bestselling book I Love You Through and Through, and with pictures by the same illustrator."How do I love you? Let me count the ways.I love you as the sun loves the bright blue days . . ."In this board book with padded covers, a parent declares her love...as the bees love a flower, a duck loves a shower, a bird loves to sing, a bear loves the spring. Written by Newbery-award-winning author Marion Dane Bauer, inspired by the poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and with pictures by Caroline Jayne Church, illustrator of the bestselling I Love You Through and Through.
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  • Arthur's Valentine

    Marc Brown

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 30, 1980)
    Valentine's Day is just a few days away and Arthur can't figure out who his secret admirer is. It might be Fern, but he hopes it's Sue Ellen. Or is it Buster playing pranks? Can you guess?
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  • Love, Ruby Valentine

    Laurie Friedman, Lynne Avril

    Hardcover (Carolrhoda Books ®, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Deep in the heart of Heartland lives Ruby Valentine and her trusty parrot Lovebird. Ruby's favorite day of the year is Valentine's Day―she loves to say "I love you" and make cards and treats to deliver to everyone in her town. But Ruby is so exhausted that she sleeps right through the holiday. Although Ruby is worried that she'll have to wait a whole year to tell everyone that she loves them, Lovebird convinces her to deliver her treats and messages of love even though they're a day late. To Ruby's surprise, no one minds.
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  • Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine

    Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Marc Simont

    Paperback (Yearling, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate the Great hates mushy stuff. He spies a big red paper heart taped to Sludge’s doghouse. Who left Nate’s dog a secret valentine? Nate will solve the case, and then there will be no more mushy stuff. At least that’s what he thinks. . . . Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge! NatetheGreatBooks.com “Nate makes a great narrator, his clipped prose mimicking that of the hard-boiled detective genre, providing short, simple sentences for beginning readers, and setting up the deadpan humor. Simont's expressive drawings, tinted with watercolor washes, illustrate the characters and the action with finesse and restraint. A most appealing choice.”—Booklist, Boxed Review
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Nov. 1, 2012)
    Our favorite lady is back and hungry for Valentine's Day treats!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine's Day adventure.
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  • Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Juliet the Valentine Fairy

    Daisy Meadows

    Mass Market Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Dec. 1, 2009)
    Just in time for Valentine's Day, this Rainbow Magic Special Edition is full of heart and sparkle! This book is a U.S. exclusive, written and designed specifically for our market.This Valentine's Day isn't so sweet!Where's the love? Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the magical objects that make Valentine's Day so special. Now sweethearts are sad, and friends and families are fighting! Even Rachel and Kirsty aren't getting along.When Juliet the Valentine Fairy asks the girls for help, they can't say no. But can Rachel and Kirsty put aside their differences and bring the sparkle back to Valentine's Day?Find the magical treats in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save the Valentine magic!
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  • Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is Cool

    James Dean, Kimberly Dean

    Hardcover (HarperFestival, Nov. 26, 2013)
    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes us on an awesome trip with Pete the Cat as he discovers just how special Valentine's Day can be!At first, Pete thinks Valentine's Day isn't cool...until he realizes all the special cats there are in his life. Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day Is Cool comes complete with a poster, stickers, and twelve punch-out Valentine’s Day cards. Once Pete the Cat realizes how much fun Valentine’s Day can be, he decides to make valentine cards for his family and friends. But what happens when he realizes he's forgotten to make a card for a very important cat?
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  • Pinkalicious: Pink of Hearts

    Victoria Kann

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Nov. 22, 2011)
    Pinkalicious loves Valentine’s Day! Everyone in her class is assigned to make an extra-special Valentine’s Day card for one person in the class. Pinkalicious creates a magnificently pinkerrific card. Will the valentine that she gets in return measure up?
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  • The Berenstain Bears' Valentine Blessings

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Dec. 24, 2013)
    A new Berenstain Bears Living Lights book perfect for Valentine’s Day! In The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings, young readers and Sister Bear find out that Brother Bear has a secret admirer! Sweetie Bear has sent him a valentine card, complete with pink hearts and flowers. What will tough, hockey-playing Brother do about this and his teasing sister? But Papa Bear steps in to save the day, telling the cubs a story about another set of young cubs and a secret admirer … Papa and Mama Bear! And he reminds the cubs that all love comes from God, who is love.The Berenstain Bears’ Valentine Blessings:The bestselling and beloved Berenstain Bears brandLiving Lights seriesProven tradition of teaching children valuable life lessons in a fun and creative wayIncludes a sheet of colorful stickers featuring the whole Bear family
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  • Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Dec. 18, 2018)
    A New York Times bestseller!“A charming tale that shows how love can move even the grumpiest among us. A welcome addition to both the ever-popular Carle collection as well as books for Valentine’s Day.” —School Library JournalFrom the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring the Grouchy Ladybug, a favorite character for over 40 years!Perfect for fans of Love from the Hungry Caterpillar, this reminds us that that hugs and kisses truly make the world go 'round and that we all need love, even when we’re grouchy.With Eric Carle’s signature bright collage illustrations featuring an array of charming animals, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, or any time you want to share love with someone special. With its universal message of friendship, this little gift book is perfect for all ages.Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug will make you smile, clap, and jump for joy!
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  • Mr. Goat's Valentine

    Eve Bunting, Kevin Zimmer

    Hardcover (Sleeping Bear Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    After reading in the newspaper that it's Valentine's Day, Mr. Goat sets out in search of very special gifts for his first love. But just what would a goat choose as the perfect gifts to show how he feels? Readers will be in for a surprise at Mr. Goat's nontraditional selections. From acclaimed children's author Eve Bunting comes a sweet holiday tale sure to warm hearts on Valentine's Day and every day of the year.
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  • Love Is:

    Diane Adams, Claire Keane

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Jan. 24, 2017)
    This beautifully illustrated book tells the heartwarming story of a little girl and a duckling, who both grow to understand what it means to care for each other as they learn that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding on. A little girl finds a duckling who has wandered away from the park onto the city streets, and takes it home to care for it. The baby duck requires constant attention—early morning feedings, bathing, and tidying—until the time comes to say goodbye. When her pet has grown too big for the bath, the girl takes the full-grown duck back to the pond. Afterward, she misses it and wonders if it remembers her. One day, the duck comes back—with six ducklings of her own. • Lyrical text makes the story fun to read aloud• Teaches responsibility• Explores the challenges and joys that come with giving and receiving loveDiane Adams is the author of Two Hands to Love You.Illustrator Claire Keane is the author and illustrator of Once Upon A Cloud and is also known for her development art for the movies Tangled and Frozen.Fans of Love and Day It Rained Hearts will adore this story. • Beautiful story for parents and children to share• Makes a great Valentine or Easter gift for children• Perfect picture book for children who love animals
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  • Dragons Love Tacos

    Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri

    Hardcover (Dial Books, June 14, 2012)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading."A bestselling, laugh-out-loud tale of friendship, dragons, and tacos." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorA #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud from the creators of Robo-Sauce and Secret Pizza Party will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose. Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble. The award-winning team of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri has created an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack.
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  • Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

    Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 21, 1999)
    “Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.”—Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! February 14—Valentime’s Day, as Junie B. calls it—is just around the corner. Junie B. can’t wait to see all the valentimes she’ll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out. USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
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  • Splat the Cat: Funny Valentine

    Rob Scotton

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Nov. 27, 2012)
    Feel the love in a new Splat the Cat tale by New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton in Funny Valentine, a Valentine’s Day lift-the-flap adventure.It’s Valentine’s Day, and Splat wants to give a secret present to someone special. His classmates all decide to help, and make the best Valentine ever! Lift the flaps throughout the story to discover hidden holiday surprises. Read all about Splat’s Valentine’s Day misadventures in Splat the Cat: Funny Valentine, another sure-to-be-a-classic story by Rob Scotton.
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  • Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Love

    James Dean, Kimberly Dean

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Dec. 22, 2015)
    Spread the love, Pete style! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words from the heart in this fun collection of all his favorite famous quotes about self-love, pursuing your passions (or doing what makes you happy), and friendship.This cool cat adds his heartfelt take on well-known classic quotes, from Vincent van Gogh to Virgil to Ovid to Charles Dickens. Everyone’s favorite blue cat reminds us that the key to loving life is to love yourself, love others, and love what you do.Fans of the bestselling Pete the Cat series will delight in this fun take on popular quotes, which are accompanied by Pete's witty responses and illustrations by New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Plus check out Pete’s other groovy guides!Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to LifePete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness
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  • Click, Clack, Moo I Love You!

    Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin

    Hardcover (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, Dec. 5, 2017)
    Little Duck and all of her friends on the farm celebrate Valentine’s Day by inviting a newcomer to join in the fun in this charming addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Surprise!It’s Valentine’s Day and on the farm that means a Valentine’s party. Little Duck is wildly excited. She hangs balloons, streamers, sparkling lights, and hearts everywhere, and hand-makes a valentine for everyone. On top of a hill, a little fox hears the music from the party and follows Little Duck’s many decorations to the barn…but foxes are not at all welcome on farms. The chickens stop dancing. The sheep stop dancing. The pigs stop dancing. The mice hustle off to hide. Will Little Fox ruin the dance? Or, perhaps, she’s just what the party needs!
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  • This Is Not a Valentine:

    Carter Higgins, Lucy Ruth Cummins

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Dec. 26, 2017)
    This book is not a valentine. It doesn't have lacey edges or sugary hearts. But it is full of lucky rocks, secret hiding spots, and gumball machine treasures. This is a book about waiting in line and wishing for cinnamon buns. About recognizing that if you care so much about someone not thinking you care, maybe you really do. But wait—isn't that exactly what love is about? Maybe this book is sort of a valentine after all. A testament to handmade, wacky, bashful, honest love—sure to win over the hearts of all readers—this offering from debut picture book author Carter Higgins and children's book veteran Lucy Ruth Cummins is the perfect gift to celebrate every relationship, from parent to child, sibling to sibling, partner to partner, crush to crush.
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  • Ellie's Lovely Idea

    Callie Barkley, Marsha Riti

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Dec. 3, 2013)
    It’s Valentine’s Day, and The Critter Club is singing telegrams for charity—but will Ellie receive some of the love she is giving?Valentine’s Day is coming up, and to raise money for a charity called Puppy Love, Ellie suggests that she and The Critter Club girls sell singing telegrams. The girls have a lot of fun writing and performing the songs, but all the holiday spirit makes Ellie wish someone would send her a singing telegram! Will Ellie get her wish? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
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  • Elmore

    Holly Hobbie

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 30, 2018)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading. The creator of the Toot & Puddle series brings us Elmore--the warmhearted porcupine sure to steal the hearts of a new generation of Holly Hobbie fans!Elmore is a porcupine desperate to make friends. But it is hard to seek closeness with others when you're covered with spikes that shoot off your back every so often. Elmore suffers rejection and heartbreak, but the goodness of his forest community ultimately shines through as the animals find a way to connect with this prickly bundle of love.Holly Hobbie is the creator of the beloved Toot & Puddle series and now brings us a character for the next generation. Just as charming, funny, and good-hearted as her little pigs, Elmore the porcupine will snuggle and prickle his way securely into the picture-book canon.
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  • Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers

    Debbie Dadey, Marcia T. Jones, Marcia Thornton Jones

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 1995)
    There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City!
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  • Love

    Matt de la Peña, Loren Long

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"[A] poetic reckoning of the importance of love in a child's life . . . eloquent and moving."—People "Everything that can be called love -- from shared joy to comfort in the darkness -- is gathered in the pages of this reassuring, refreshingly honest picture book."—The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice / Staff Picks From the Book Review“Lyrical and sensitive, ‘Love’ is the sort of book likely to leave readers of all ages a little tremulous, and brimming with feeling.”—The Wall Street JournalFrom Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all."In the beginning there is light and two wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your bed and the sound of their voices is love....A cab driver plays love softly on his radiowhile you bounce in back with the bumps of the city and everything smells new, and it smells like life."In this heartfelt celebration of love, Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long depict the many ways we experience this universal bond, which carries us from the day we are born throughout the years of our childhood and beyond. With a lyrical text that's soothing and inspiring, this tender tale is a needed comfort and a new classic that will resonate with readers of every age.
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  • Heart to Heart

    Lois Ehlert

    Hardcover (Beach Lane Books, Jan. 3, 2017)
    From beloved Caldecott Honor artist Lois Ehlert comes a clever and funny valentine celebrating love and friendship.Readers of all ages will go bananas for this pun-filled and sweet story filled with rebuses and love. Alphabet letters and bold, graphic images of fruits and vegetables come together in this endearing and playful book that is perfect for sharing.
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  • Snowy Valentine

    David Petersen

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Nov. 22, 2011)
    Step out into a snowy Valentine’s Day with Jasper the bunny as he searches the forest valley for a special gift for his loved one.In his picture-book debut, David Petersen, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Mouse Guard, tells a delightful tale that becomes the perfect way to say “I love you.”Bring this sweet story home to your Valentine today.
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  • You Loves Ewe!

    Cece Bell

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, Nov. 26, 2019)
    A side-splittingly funny picture book about a silly donkey, a cranky yam, and an irresistible ewe, packed with hilarious homonyms and the distinctive humor of Newbery Honoree Cece Bell. For fans of P is for Pterodactyl. Hilarity meets homonyms in this high-comedy companion to I Yam a Donkey by Cece Bell. A persnickety spud, Yam, introduces the grammar-challenged Donkey to a new friend, Ewe, a lady sheep. The confusion between “ewe” and “you” results in a fabulously funny series of who’s-on-first misunderstandings, even though Yam explains the concept of homonyms to Donkey clearly enough for the youngest of readers to understand. Heightening the humor is an over-the-top love triangle, because everyone is in love with You. Err, Ewe. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day!
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  • What the World Needs Now Is Love

    Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Mary Kate McDevitt

    Hardcover (Penguin Workshop, Dec. 26, 2017)
    For anyone who needs to be reminded of the power of love, this beautiful book is the perfect gift!With its soothing lyrics and calming tones, "What the World Needs Now Is Love" has become a beloved song worldwide since its release in 1965. Now, for the first time ever, these captivating lyrics are in book form accompanied by gorgeous illustrations, and perfectly packaged with a ribbon enclosure.Both a reminder of the importance of love and a call to make the world a better place, this book is the perfect gift for anyone you care about—or for yourself when you need some gentle comfort.
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  • Worm Loves Worm

    J. J. Austrian, Mike Curato

    Hardcover (Balzer + Bray, Jan. 5, 2016)
    One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,” this irresistible picture book is a celebration of love in all its splendid forms from debut author J. J. Austrian and the acclaimed author-illustrator of Little Elliot, Big City, Mike Curato.You are cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of a worm...and a worm.When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next: They get married! But their friends want to know—who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux?The answer is: It doesn't matter. Because worm loves worm.Perfect for fans of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, And Tango Makes Three, and The Sissy Duckling.
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  • When an Elephant Falls in Love

    Davide Cali, Alice Lotti

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Dec. 20, 2016)
    From the bestselling author of I Didn't Do My Homework Because... comes an irresistible meditation on the quest for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that he will never send. And he tries to be healthy, but ends up finishing the cheesecake. This soulful book is at once relatable and revealing, a reminder that love is worth striving for, and that the very best things in life will come to those who wait.
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  • Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug

    Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, March 5, 2019)
    "Readers will root for bighearted, small armed Tiny." —Publishers WeeklyAn unforgettable character teaches a lesson in overcoming obstacles: Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug—a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts. Tiny T. Rex will stomp into the hearts of readers in this winning new series. Book teaches lessons in kindness, overcoming obstacles, and perseverance. Jonathan Stutzman is an award winning filmmaker and children's book author. His short films have screened at film festivals all over the world and on television. Fans of Dragons Love Tacos, Grumpy Monkey, and Llama Destroys the World will love the latest unforgettable character on the picture book scene in Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug. "Wins for compassion and for the refusal to let physical limitations hold one back." —Kirkus ReviewsGreat family read aloud bookBooks for kids ages 3 5Picture books for preschool and kindergarten
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  • My Heart

    Corinna Luyken

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Jan. 8, 2019)
    From the author-illustrator of The Book of Mistakes comes a gorgeous picture book about caring for your own heart and living with kindness and empathy.My heart is a window. My heart is a slide. My heart can be closed...or opened up wide.Some days your heart is a puddle or a fence to keep the world out. But some days it is wide open to the love that surrounds you.With lyrical text and breathtaking art, My Heart empowers all readers to listen to the guide within in this ode to love and self-acceptance.
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  • Love, Z

    Jessie Sima

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Dec. 18, 2018)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes the story of a young robot trying to find the meaning of “love.”When a small robot named Z discovers a message in a bottle signed “Love, Beatrice,” they decide to find out what “love” means. Unable to get an answer from the other robots, they leave to embark on an adventure that will lead them to Beatrice—and back home again, where love was hiding all along.
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  • Love from Peter Rabbit

    Beatrix Potter

    Hardcover (Warne, Dec. 26, 2017)
    Say "I love you" to that special somebunny in your life!Celebrate all things love with this charming little book featuring original artwork by Beatrix Potter. A great gift for Valentine's Day—or any day!
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