Six Great Valentine’s Day Books for kindergarten
Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love and friendship, and what better way to do so than with a good book? Here are a few recommendations if you are a kindergarten teacher or parent looking for the best books to read to your students or children on Valentine’s Day.
❤️ What is Given from the Heart by Patricia McKissack
A beautiful story about empathy and compassion. I love the representation in the book.
❤️ This is not a Valentine by Carter Higgins
This is not a Valentine by Carter Higgins is not a typical Valentine’s Day book. It’s so much more. This book teaches us that Valentine’s Day is more than just the tropes about the holiday, but about true friendship.
❤️ Someone Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli
Someone Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli is a book I love so much. Check out the blog post I wrote about it. The story is about a lonely Mr. Hatch that learns how much his community loves him. I also liked how the love Mr. Hatch receives is not romantic. This story is about the different types of love we can have for people.
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff is a sweet story about a mouse excited to give out valentines. The charming illustrations and simple text make this book a perfect choice for young readers.
❤️ Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool by James Dean
Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool by James Dean is about the popular character, Pete the Cat, as he celebrates Valentine’s Day. With catchy rhymes and colorful illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.
❤️ The Night Before Valentine’s Day by Natasha Wing
The Night Before Valentine’s Day by Natasha Wing is a fun and silly twist on the poem “The Night Before Christmas.” This book will undoubtedly have young readers laughing and joining in on the rhyming fun.
These are just a few of the many beautiful books about Valentine’s Day that are suitable for kindergarten students. It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for something sweet and heartwarming or silly and fun; there is a book on this list for every reader. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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What are your favorite Valentine’s Day Books? Let me know in the comments section.
Happy teaching,
Tee
