The Reading Nook

Mr. Goat’s Valentine

by Eve Bunting

After reading in the newspaper that it’s Valentine’s Day, Mr. Goat sets out in search of very special gifts for his first love. But just what would a goat choose as the perfect gifts to show how he feels? Readers will be in for a surprise at Mr. Goat’s nontraditional selections. From acclaimed children’s author Eve Bunting comes a sweet holiday tale sure to warm hearts on Valentine’s Day and every day of the year.

Rhyme Time Valentine

by Nancy Poydar

When a fierce gust of wind blows away her bag of unique valentines, Ruby must find a way to save Valentine’s Day, in a lively picture book that features instructions for making valentines.

Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine

by Herman Parish

The second book in the nationally bestselling series about the childhood of America’s favorite literal-minded housekeeper. School is always exciting for Amelia Bedelia, and getting her first Valentine’s Day card may be the most exciting surprise of all. But what will she do when she forgets her valentines for her classmates on the bus? Luckily, Amelia Bedelia is resourceful, and she doesn’t break any hearts.

A lovely pick for Valentine’s Day—or any day—Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine will have readers making room in their hearts for this charmingly literal little girl.

Little Bear’s Valentine

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear looks forward to giving his mother and the rest of his friends a valentine for Valentine’s Day, and to figuring out who the secret admirer is who sent him one.

A Giant Crush

by Gennifer Choldenko

As Valentine’s Day gets closer, Jackson has a hard time keeping his crush on Cami a secret. His chocolate hearts end up next to her lunch and he can’t hide his red face when the huge Valentine he made for her lands on her desk. Cooper thinks Jackson should just talk to her, but Jackson’s afraid she doesn’t like him. Carter Corey always makes fun of how big he is – what if Cami thinks he’s a giant, too? Luckily, Cami is not afraid to tell Carter that if she had a boyfriend, he’d be totally giant.  

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