Celebrate Valentine’s Day all the way through to their bedtime story this year with some of these sweet, love-themed books for kids. From tales of a parent’s unconditional love for their children to rhyming board books that demonstrate all the ways you and your child can say “I love you,” we’ve got you covered with 5 heartwarming reads that are sure to spread the love on Feb. 14 and beyond.
Love Monster
Love Monster is a hairy monster trying to fit in with the cuddly residents of Cutesville and find someone who will love him just the way he is. His journey is not easy, but he soon discovers that love can find you when you least expect it.
Love You Forever
Robert N. Munsch’s Love You Forever is a popular classic, thanks to beautiful illustrations and a mother’s touching refrain: “I’ll love you forever/ I’ll like you for always/ As long as I’m living/ My baby you’ll be.”
I Love You, Stinky Face
Lisa Mccourt’s I Love You, Stinky Face captures the unconditional love of a parent. Even when her little boy questions if she’d love him if he were a superstinky skunk, the mom in this story assures him of her unconditional affections.
Guess How Much I Love You
Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare compare their love for each other in this sweet story. Guess How Much I Love You is a bestselling story for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Everyone Says I Love You
Tour the world with your tot as you read Beegee Tolpa’s Everyone Says I Love You pop-up book. Not only does the book teach your child how to say “I love you” in different languages, but it’s also a guaranteed attention-grabber, thanks to 3D landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.