Bookish Ways to Say “I Love You!”

 

 

 

 

Love Matters Most

A sweet story that will warm your heart on a cold winter’s day. Follow a mama polar bear through a beautiful wintry landscape as she searches for her lost little cub…and reminds us all that love matters most!

 

 

 

 

Love the World

All of Todd Parr’s instantly recognizable titles celebrate the importance of being yourself, appreciating others and spreading joy. None more so than Love the World! It’s a charming message of love and empathy wrapped up in an irresistible kid-friendly package!

 

 

 

 

All little ones love kisses! From peeps to moos, take a journey through the farm to see how the mamas of the animal kingdom snuggle up with their babies. Caldecott honoree Nancy Tafuri’s inviting illustrations make this a truly special book.

 

 

 

 

Hug Time

Now here’s a to-do list we can get excited about. Jules the kitten knows that hugs make the world a better place, so he makes a “Hug To-Do List” and sets off on a mission to hug all the animals he can…starting the all the endangered species. Patrick McDonnell’s signature style only adds to the charm of this absorbing little tale.

 

 

 

 

Does anything inspire “awww’s” like teeny tiny baby feet? Beloved illustrator Marc Brown’s collage illustrations coupled with Todd Tarpley’s rhyming verse make this the perfect tribute to little toes that grow and grow.

 

 

 

 

Crankenstein Valentine

Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? It’s enough to turn anyone into a monster! If your little Valentine is perhaps slightly more monster than lovebird, bring a smile to their face with the laugh-out-loud fun of Crankenstein Valentine.