The Book Nook

All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. 

Dino-Valentine’s Day

By: Lisa Wheeler 

Cheery rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler and delightfully goofy illustrations from Barry Gott invite readers to celebrate Valentine’s Day in true dino style. Raptor and Leso decorate card boxes at school, the Ptero twins shop for the perfect box of chocolates, and Maia has crushes on…everyone! There’s something for everyone to enjoy in this humorous and heartwarming look at the sweetest holiday of the year. 

Happy Valentine’s Day, Curious George! 

By: N. Di Angelo 

Just how much mischief can a curious little monkey get into when balloons, frosting, and glitter are involved? Fold-out flaps on each scene reveal lively surprises in this humorous celebration of friendship. 

Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime

By: Barbara Park

February 14—Valentime’s Day, as Junie B. calls it—is just around the corner. Junie B. can’t wait to see all the valentimes she’ll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out. Only guess what? Finding a secret mystery guy is NOT as easy as it sounds! Can Junie B. solve this mushy, gushy mystery? 

The 12 Days of Valentine’s

By: Jenna Lettice 

The first day of Valentine’s starts with ONE warm, fuzzy hug. On the second day, the crafts begin with TWO cups of sparkles. On the third day, let’s make our cards with THREE pink pens! Each of the 12 busy days leading up to Valentine’s Day are celebrated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on “The 12 Days of Christmas.” 

Valentine Mice

By: Bethany Roberts

Four little mice have fun delivering valentines to their forest friends. But when they discover the littlest mouse is missing, they set off on a search that ends with a happy Valentine’s Day reunion. Full of delightful wordplay and easy-to-read fun for beginnings!