By Katie Harrison

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a few new holiday reads to share with your nieces and nephews, we have you covered.




LOVE, from the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle
Celebrate Valentine’s Day—and love—with The Very Hungry Caterpillar with this brand-new title.

From the publisher: “You are the cherry on my cake; you make the sun shine brighter; you make my heart flutter.” Using a range of images from the World of Eric Carle, and featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar, this special gift book gives all the reasons why someone special makes the world a better and brighter place. Perfect for that someone special on Valentine’s Day—or any day.



Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love, James Dean and Kimberly Dean
Need some advice on how to show someone how much you love him or her this Valentine’s Day? Catch up with Pete the Cat!

From the publisher: “Love is in the air! Pete the Cat shares some groovy words from the heart in this fun collection of all his favorite famous quotes about living an awesome life filled with love. This cool cat adds his heartfelt take on well-known classics, from Vincent van Gogh to Virgil to Ovid to Charles Dickens, because after all, the best advice is ‘Love conquers all’.” This story shows perfect ways of expressing your love for others—and not just on Valentine’s Day!



Happy Love Day, Daniel Tiger, Becky Friedman
Here are some fun, unique ways to say, “I love you” this Valentine’s Day with this new, lift-the-flap book featuring Daniel Tiger!

From the publisher: “It’s Love Day in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Daniel and his family find all kinds of ways to say, “I love you” and show that they care. Daniel makes paper hearts for everyone he loves and Mom Tiger makes a heart-shaped pizza for everyone to share! This board book features red foil on the cover and flaps on each spread. Lift the flaps to see how Daniel and his family and friends show their love!” 



Happy Valentine’s Day, Charlie Brown, Charles M. Schulz
We’re back with our favorite Peanuts! Celebrate yet another holiday with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.

From the publisher: “Join Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they celebrate Valentine’s Day in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read!
It’s Valentine’s Day and Charlie Brown is trying to find the courage to give the Little Red-Haired Girl a valentine! With a little encouragement from Lucy, he finally goes for it. Is this the year everything finally works out for Charlie Brown?”

Published: February 10, 2016