the best valentines day books for toddlers

I am a SUCKER for a thematic book both for my students at school and my own kids at home. Here is a list of my favorite valentines day books that are on my bookshelf this year for my toddler and that I am using at school with love and kindness themes

I pick books for my toddler (and baby) in much the same way I pick books for my students at school, following a few rules or books that include the following for maximum interest and engagement (my goal is a love of books and reading after all!)

• Books with interactive pieces like lift the flat, music, or touch and feel
• Books that include a special interest such as construction vehicles, animals, space, etc.
• Books that are part of a series. My toddler loves books about the same characters or set in the same places and so do my students!
• Board books – I mostlyyyy buy board books at this stage. I want my toddler and my students to be able to engage with them freely and not worry about ripping.

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If you’re interested in why I think Paperpie books are some of the best, check out this post

Where is Baby’s Valentine

Love

Love You Hoo

Llama Llama I Love You

ABCs of Love (& ABCs of Kindness)

I Wheelie Love You

We Love You Magoo

Construction Site You’re Just Right

Little Blue Truck’s Valentine

Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse

How Many Do I Love You?

Hug Machine

Love is a Ball ( & Love is a Truck and Love is a Tutu)