50 Best Valentines Day Books for Preschoolers

My kids are so excited to celebrate Valentines Day this year. And they love Valentines Day read aloud books. Here are 50 of the very best Valentines Day books for preschoolers. All these books are recommended by teachers, and loved by kids! You can click on the title or cover of any of the books to check out the books on Amazon. Add them to your cart or wish list for an easy Valentines Day gift for your kids!

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Valentines Day Board Books that Preschoolers will Love

Here are a few of our favorite Valentines Day board books. These books are perfect for celebrating Valentines Day in your homeschool with toddlers or younger preschoolers. These books make great Valentines Day read alouds too!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff

This book features Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, as he celebrates Valentines Day and makes cards for his special friends.

How Many Do I Love You? by Cheri Love-Byrd

Younger preschoolers will to count along with all the different ways to show love. This book is the perfect Valentine’s Day math activity!

I Love You, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton

This simple book is a sweet reminder of a mom’s love for her child.

I Spy Little Hearts by Jean Marzollo

This Valentine’s themed I Spy book is perfect for younger preschoolers. Simple pictures make it easy to spy the Valentine’s day objects.

Lilly’s Chocolate Heart by Kevin Henkes

Lilly from Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse has a special chocolate heart. Can she find the perfect hiding place for her heart, or will she choose to eat it instead?

Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle

Little Blue Truck is back on the farm to deliver his Valentines to all of his animal friends. But he is wondering… does anyone have a Valentine for him?

Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney

Celebrate Valentines Day with Llama Llama and his mama. This simple book shows all the ways that Llama celebrates Valentines Day.

Love Monster by Rachel Bright

When Monster struggles find his place in the town of Cutesville, he decides to run away. Will he be able to find a place where he belongs?

Love You When… by Linda Kranz

Photos of rocks provide unique illustrations for this simple story that reminds us to look for all the good things in other people.

My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall

The illustrations in this book are all different animals, in the shape of hearts. This is the perfect Valentines gift for animal loving preschoolers!

The I Love You Book by Todd Parr

This book is the perfect introduction to unconditional love for toddlers and young preschoolers. The book reminds kids that we will love them in a variety of different situations.

The Perfect Hug by Joanna Walsh and Judi Abbot

What if you could get a hug from an animal? This book explores which animal would give the perfect hug.

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Stories about Valentines Day for Preschoolers

These Valentines Day books for preschoolers are some of our favorites! These picture books are fun to read aloud, and older preschoolers may be able to read some of these books independently.

Harvey the Heart Had Too Many Farts by Jane Bexley

This nontraditional book will have preschoolers laughing as they learn an important lesson about unconditional love.

If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant

In this book, a little boy explores all the different ways to show love to different members of your family.

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek

This book describes the many different feelings and emotions that we can feel in ways that preschoolers can understand. This is the perfect book for discussing feelings and empathy.

Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman

Ruby Valentine is so excited to give cards to everyone she knows. But then, she sleeps through the holiday! Will her friends be mad?

Mr. Goat’s Valentine by Eve Bunting

Preschoolers will laugh as Mr. Goat chooses some unique gifts to show his appreciation to his special Valentine. And they will be surprised to find out who is Valentine is!

Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

What would happen if you could literally plant a kiss? In this simple book Little Miss puts a kiss in the ground, and then shares her harvest around the world.

Snowy Valentine by David Petersen

Jasper the bunny wants to make the perfect Valentines gift for his wife. Can his animal friends help him come up with an idea?

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli

Mr. Hatch has a secret admirer! Can he figure out who it is in time for Valentine’s Day?

The Day it Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond

When it starts raining hearts one day, Cornelia Augusta knows just what to do with them: make valentines for her special animal friends!

The Night Before Valentine’s Day by Natasha Wing

Follow along as the kids decorate their classroom and prepare for the perfect Valentine’s Day party. Then try one of these Valentine’s Day crafts for kids to decorate your own home!

This is Not a Valentine by Carter Higgins

There are many ways to show love and appreciation, and this book makes a statement that Valentines can take many different forms.

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Valentines Day Books Featuring Favorite Characters for Preschoolers

These Valentines Day books for preschoolers feature some of the most beloved characters in preschool picture books celebrating Valentine’s Day! Books featuring your preschooler’s favorite characters will make a perfect addition to your library! After reading these books, try one of these baby valentine crafts to make your party complete.

Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine by Herman Parish

Amelia Bedelia is excited to celebrate her first Valentine’s Day at school. Preschoolers will love the silly situations that result when Amelia takes everything literally.

Click, Clack, Moo I Love You by Doreen Cronin

Little duck is so excited to celebrate Valentines day by throwing a party for all the animals on the farm. But what will happen when a fox comes to the party?

Clifford’s First Valentine’s Day by Norman Bridwell

Preschoolers will enjoy reading about how their favorite big red dog celebrated Valentine’s Day when he was a puppy.

Fancy Nancy Heart to Heart by Jane O’Connor

In this Fancy Nancy story, Nancy gets a special Valentine from a secret admirer? Who could it be?

Happy Love Day, Daniel Tiger by Becky Friedman

Celebrate Love Day with Daniel Tiger and his friends in the neighborhood of make-believe with this fun flap book.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Charlie Brown! by Charles M. Schulz

In this level 2 reader, Charlie Brown wants to give a special valentine to the Red-Haired girl. Will he find the courage?

Happy Valentine’s Day, Curious George by N. Di Angelo

In this flap book, George decides to celebrate Valentine’s Day by making cards, baking, and decorating. What could go wrong?

Happy Valentine’s Day, Little Critter by Mercer Mayer

In this story, Little Critter is having a class Valentine party! Who will be his Valentine? This book also has flaps for kids to lift.

Here Comes Valentine Cat by Deborah Underwood

The cat from Here Comes Easter Cat and Here Comes Santa Cat is back for Valentine’s Day! What is he going to do about his annoying new neighbor, dog? Or has he been too quick to judge?

How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen

Another silly book from the dinosaurs is perfect for reminding kids that parents’ love is unconditional.

Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle

Eric Carle’s classic Grouchy Ladybug is even grouchy on Valentine’s Day. Can the other animals cheer her up with their unique hugs and kisses?

Love from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt

What color is love? This sweet book shares a variety of reasons to love and is perfect inscribe and give as a gift.

Pair this book with a fun activity like this Valentine’s heart sun catcher craft!

Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

This book reads like a Valentine card with Eric Carle’s classic illustrations. Write an inscription in the front and give this to the special preschooler in your life.

Love, Splat by Rob Scotton

Splat wants to share a valentine with a very special kitten, but will she choose him, or his rival Spike?

Minnie’s Valentine by Sheila Sweeny Higginson

Minnie wants to make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for Mickey, but she doesn’t know how. Can Mickey help her learn to make the perfect Valentine?

Olive, My Love by Vivian Walsh

Olive, the dog from Olive, the Other Reindeer, is back for a new Valentine’s Day adventure! Will she be able to return a missing heart to its owner?

Olivia and the Perfect Valentine by Natalie Shaw

In this book Olivia is celebrating Valentine’s Day by making extra special Valentines for all of her favorite friends and family.

Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool by Kimberly and James Dean

In this book, Pete the Cat learns to celebrate Valentine’s Day by making special cards for each of his friends. But what happens when he forgets to make a card for Callie?

The Biggest Valentine Ever by Steven Kroll

This Valentines Day book for preschoolers features Clayton and Desmond from The Biggest Pumpkin Ever. Can they work together to make an extra special valentine for their teacher?

There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Rose by Lucille Colandro

In this edition of the popular series, the Old Lady is swallowing Valentine’s Day themed items to make a very special Valentine.

Read Alouds for Valentines Day

These Valentines Day books for preschoolers are a little bit longer and would be perfect in your homeschool or classroom as a Valentines Day read aloud!