Valentine Book Review

Happy Valentine's Day! The kids reviewed books they thought represented Valentine's day.

Noelle's review: The Velveteen Rabbit written by Margery Williams and illustrated by William Nicholson

Noelle feels this book is the perfect example of pure love. She likes the story of how the boy loved the rabbit so much that he became real. She really likes the fairy that magically appears from the flower. We have read this story many times and it is always a delight. This particular hard bound edition has remastered the illustrations from the first 1922 edition. It's almost 12" in height so you can really enjoy the pictures.

Jasper's review: Pete the Cat: Valentine's Day is Cool written by James Dean and Kimberly Dean and illustrated by James Dean

Jasper has a few Pete the Cat books.  In this book Pete initially doesn't think Valentine's day is cool but quickly learns that it is. This book is also fun because it includes a poster, stickers, and Valentine cards.

Evette and Margot's reviews: 

Elmo Loves You written by Sarah Albee and illustrated by Maggie Swanson

All of my kids have loved this book. Elmo captures the attention of every baby and toddler and in this cute board book Elmo rhymes his way through what all of his Sesame Street friends love while reminding the reader that he loves them.

Will You Be My Sunshine written by Julia Lobo and illustrated by Nicola Slater

Such a sweet board book about unconditional love. The illustrations are very colorful and it makes you happy as you read it.

Julius: I Love Color: A Paul Frank Book written by Paul Frank Industries and illustrated by Sara Gillingham

A silly finger book. All of my kids have enjoyed finger books. This one is super colorful and the illustrations are funny. Noelle did point out that it's missing purple!