New Picture Books To Share With the Kids You Love This Valentine’s Day
by Iva-Marie Palmer
Just like we try to remember to be thankful on days that aren’t Thanksgiving and generous when it’s no longer the holiday season, we all work to do our best to honor the bonds of love (parent to child, friend to friend, neighbor to neighbor) both on Valentine’s Day and beyond. This new crop of picture books features some stories that are expressly about the holiday and some that are more about what love means in the everyday. Great for gifting on February 14 and reading all year long, these reads are sure to warm hearts old and young.
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Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Dances His Heart Out
Buy from:Pet lovers and Dolly Parton fans alike will adore the latest addition to the Billy the Kid picture book series! An adorable French bulldog named Billy gets to open for Dolly Parton’s Doggy Dance Pawty, but he must face his fear of dancing on stage. Cute illustrations, puppy love, and an original song from Dolly Parton make this book a must-read for Valentine’s Day!
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A Stickler Valentine
Buy from:Stickler, the quirky woodland creature, returns in this heartfelt and humorous picture book about friendship. When Stickler gives his friends sticks for Valentine’s Day, nobody wants his gift. Eventually, Stickler learns to prioritize his friends’ tastes when selecting a gift.
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Hop Into My Heart
Buy from:Rhyming text, soft illustrations, and beloved characters combine in this heartwarming picture book featuring everyone’s favorite bunny. This beautiful book makes the perfect gift to give a child this Valentine’s Day.
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How My Family Says I Love You
Buy from:Follow along as one family uses small acts of kindness to show each other how much they care in this heartfelt picture book. From giving hugs to cooking a family recipe, young readers will learn the many ways families say, “I love you.”
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Lots of Love! (Disney Princess)
Buy from:Disney enthusiasts everywhere will love this romantic picture book starring Cinderella, Moana, Jasmine, and other princesses. Follow along as the princesses show their friends and families how much they love them.
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I Love You 100: A Counting Book Full of Love
Buy from:Count to 100 with help from this sweet picture book about a mother’s love. As the mother lists the ways she loves her child, readers count footsteps in the sand, raindrops on the window, and other items until they reach 100. This reassuring story is an excellent addition to your bedtime read-aloud stack.
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From the Heart
Buy from:A little girl tells her dog how much she loves him in this charming Valentine’s Day book. With its rhyming text, adorable artwork, and cozy vibe, it’s the perfect book to share with your little one.
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Say Peekaboo! Bunny’s Best Valentine
Buy from:Chick carefully makes a Valentine’s Day card for her friend, Bunny. But as she makes her way to Bunny’s house to deliver it, she runs across several other friends who are acting suspiciously. Little readers will love the fun surprise the forest animals have in store for Chick!
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Bee My Valentine
Buy from:Cute insect and animal characters accompany sweet, rhyming text in this adorable Valentine’s Day board book. With its vibrant colors and peek-through pages, this book will be a hit with tiny readers.
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I Love You So Much
Buy from:This brightly colored board book doubles as a greeting card for your little Valentine. Energetic characters and sugary-sweet rhymes sprawl across the sturdy pages, making this an excellent gift for babies and toddlers.
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Love ABC
Buy from:Introduce your little one to the ABCs of love with this super-cute board book. Each page highlights a word that begins with the corresponding letter, displayed in both uppercase and lowercase. Children will love the charming animal characters and simple words while they learn the alphabet.
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I Love You Little One
Buy from:If you’re looking for a gender-neutral gift option, pick up a copy of this novelty board book. A parent expresses their love to their child as they water flowers, fly in a hot air balloon, and eat ice cream. Colorful ribbons appear on each page, adding an extra dose of charm to the story.
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Where There Is Love
Buy from:A girl’s family visits her grandmother in this delightful picture book. Together, the girl and her grandmother prepare a meal to share with the entire family. Expressive illustrations, warm colors, and African proverbs sprinkled throughout the book make it a comforting read about a family’s love.
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2018 and updated in 2026.