Valentine’s Day for Children: Books and Ideas to Talk About Love
with the Little Ones

Valentine’s Day is not just a romantic celebration: it is also the perfect opportunity to teach children about the importance of love in all its forms. From family bonds to friendship, and even love for the world around them, this day offers plenty of chances to talk about affection and kindness.

Have you ever thought of turning Valentine’s Day into a special occasion to teach your children the value of love?

Why Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Children

A chance to talk about love and kindness

Valentine’s Day can become an educational moment to explore with children important values such as respect, empathy, and caring for others. By talking about universal love – not only romantic love, but also family love, friendship, and self-love – we can help children understand the importance of emotional bonds.

The Best Books to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Children

A selection of stories about love, perfect for Valentine’s Day

Books are a precious tool to celebrate love with children. Here are some stories perfect for this occasion:

• The Alphabet of Love (recommended from 0 to 99): a tender alphabet that describes all the different aspects of the most important feeling.

• A Giant Love (from 4 years): the love story between the giant B.O.M. and a supergiant star.

• Love is a Circus (from 6 years): an entire circus tries to explain to a little girl what love is.

• Close to Me (from 6 years): the story of two neighbours who look at each other from afar for a long time, until she receives a sack full of love letters.

• Kisses in a Jar (from 4 years): in his emporium, Felice sells all kinds of kisses, from rare ones like the first kiss to the tender goodnight kiss.

• Orange Like Love (from 3 years): a story to explain that love knows no limits.

• The City of Turnaround (from 4 years): a sweet love story that makes us reflect on beauty and its true meaning.

• A Cuckoo’s Love (from 4 years): a book to teach children to recognise the value of authentic love.

These picture books not only convey deep messages, but are also perfect to read in class or at home, creating a shared moment with children.

Activities to Make Valentine’s Day Special with Children

Creative ideas to celebrate love

Crafts and creative activities are a fun and engaging way to live Valentine’s Day with the little ones. Here are some ideas:

• Personalised love cards: children can draw and write small cards for their loved ones, expressing what they love most about them.

• The Kindness Jar workshop: every child writes down a kind gesture they want to do and puts it into a jar. At the end of the day, the notes are read and shared.

• Shared reading: choose a book about love and read it together, then start a discussion on what it means to love and to feel loved.

Why Choose Picture Books to Talk About Love to Children

Books and images to touch the little ones’ hearts

Picture books are powerful tools to convey emotions and values to children. Their evocative illustrations and simple texts help little ones understand and absorb complex concepts like love, kindness, and empathy.

Stories about love help children recognise and manage their emotions, promoting greater awareness and sensitivity towards others.

Love as a Value to Celebrate Every Day

Valentine’s Day is a unique opportunity to teach children the importance of love and kindness. Whether it’s reading a book, making personalised cards, or taking part in a creative workshop, every activity can turn into a life lesson.

We invite mums and dads to choose a book or try one of the activities to celebrate this special day with their children. Discover our selection of Valentine’s Day books for children and bring a little love into the lives of the little ones!