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Valentine's Day is a great time to celebrate love and friendship with young children.
Reading books about love and affection is a great way to encourage kids to express their own feelings and to understand the importance of showing love and kindness to others.
Here is a list of the best Valentine's Day books for preschoolers that teachers and admins may find useful.
"Love Monsters" by Rachel Bright: This sweet and colorful book teaches young children about the different ways that people show love and affection. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"I Love You More" by Laura Duksta: This interactive book features touch-and-feel elements and simple rhymes that help young children learn about love and affection. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle: This classic story from Eric Carle has been given a Valentine's Day twist, with the very hungry caterpillar learning all about love and friendship.
"Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink" by Diane deGroat: This playful and humorous book teaches kids about the different ways that people show love, even if it's not always traditional or expected.
"Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney: This beloved classic is a sweet and tender story about the love between a parent and child. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"Llama Llama I Love You" by Anna Dewdney: This cute and cuddly book teaches young children about the different ways that people show love and affection. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"Love Monster and the Last Chocolate" by Rachel Bright: In this sequel to "Love Monsters," the love monster learns about the importance of sharing and giving to others, especially on Valentine's Day.
"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein: This classic and beloved story is a beautiful and poignant reminder of the power of selfless love and giving. It's a great way to teach young children about the importance of showing love and kindness to others.
"Little Blue Truck's Valentine" by Alice Schertle: In this sweet and charming book, Little Blue Truck and his animal friends celebrate Valentine's Day with cards, treats, and lots of love.
"I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home" by Kathryn Cristaldi: This adorable and heartwarming book is a great way to teach young children about the different ways that people show love and affection. It's a perfect read for Valentine's Day or any day of the year.
Valentine's Day books for preschoolers are a great way to encourage young children to express their love and affection for their friends and family.
They are also a fun and engaging way to teach kids about the importance of showing love and kindness to others.
Valentine's Day is a great time to celebrate love and friendship with young children.
Reading books about love and affection is a great way to encourage kids to express their own feelings and to understand the importance of showing love and kindness to others.
Here is a list of the best Valentine's Day books for preschoolers that teachers and admins may find useful.
"Love Monsters" by Rachel Bright: This sweet and colorful book teaches young children about the different ways that people show love and affection. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"I Love You More" by Laura Duksta: This interactive book features touch-and-feel elements and simple rhymes that help young children learn about love and affection. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle: This classic story from Eric Carle has been given a Valentine's Day twist, with the very hungry caterpillar learning all about love and friendship.
"Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink" by Diane deGroat: This playful and humorous book teaches kids about the different ways that people show love, even if it's not always traditional or expected.
"Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney: This beloved classic is a sweet and tender story about the love between a parent and child. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"Llama Llama I Love You" by Anna Dewdney: This cute and cuddly book teaches young children about the different ways that people show love and affection. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their love for their friends and family.
"Love Monster and the Last Chocolate" by Rachel Bright: In this sequel to "Love Monsters," the love monster learns about the importance of sharing and giving to others, especially on Valentine's Day.
"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein: This classic and beloved story is a beautiful and poignant reminder of the power of selfless love and giving. It's a great way to teach young children about the importance of showing love and kindness to others.
"Little Blue Truck's Valentine" by Alice Schertle: In this sweet and charming book, Little Blue Truck and his animal friends celebrate Valentine's Day with cards, treats, and lots of love.
"I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home" by Kathryn Cristaldi: This adorable and heartwarming book is a great way to teach young children about the different ways that people show love and affection. It's a perfect read for Valentine's Day or any day of the year.
Valentine's Day books for preschoolers are a great way to encourage young children to express their love and affection for their friends and family.
They are also a fun and engaging way to teach kids about the importance of showing love and kindness to others.
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Tamar Andrews
Director of ECE @ American Jewish University
Tamar Andrews, EdD, is an Associate Professor at UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and Director of the Early Childhood Education Department at American Jewish University. With 30+ years in early childhood as a teacher and director, she led Temple Isaiah Preschool from 2003 to 2023, where she earned NAEYC accreditation and built an award-winning STEM program. Her work inspired her son Daniel to build Playground. She also teaches at UCLA Extension and Santa Monica College and speaks internationally on early childhood education.
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