We have shared so many amazing booklists for kids shared over the years...I was very excited about pulling together this collection of Valentine's Day chapter books for kids. There is something special about seasonal and holiday books. We love a good theme around here.
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Do you buy books based on a holiday? It all started with our big bin of Christmas books. Next thing I knew I was gathering Easter books, Halloween books, Earth Day books and Valentine's Day books. Who doesn't want a book about love and friendship? That's exactly what these books are all about.
This collection is filled with sweet stories and silly adventures, all taking place in and around Valentine's Day. Some are special editions of kids' favourite book series and some are stand-alone books. I hope you love them all as much as we do.
Great Valentine's Day Chapter Books for Kids
Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker by Rachel Renee Russell - The Valentine's Day dance is coming up and Nikki is crushing on Brandon. Will he or won't he ask her to the dance? As usual, there's a whole lot of silly dorkiness packed into this book...and even a surprising twist.
Geronimo's Valentine - Valentine's Day is a perfectly cheesy holiday for Geronimo to celebrate! Will Geronimo's Valentine's plans with Petunia go according to plan or will he end up knee-deep in the cheese?! When his friend Hercule Poirat reaches out for Geronimo's help in solving a mystery - hilarity ensues.
Teeny Houdini - The Super-Secret Valentine - Bessie (AKA Teeny Houdini) is responsible for welcoming a new student to the school and it's Valentine's Day. Of course, this means she plans on going all out - all the glitter and hearts! All kinds of Valentine's Day fun is about to unfold for a very special Valentine.
Weird School Special: Oh Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds! by Dan Gutman - You know it is going to be a seriously funny and weird Valentine's Day! A.J. doesn't like to admit it, but he has a crush on the most popular girl in school, Andrea Young. On the day before Valentine's Day, Ella Mentry gets a new exchange student from France. His name is Pierre and all of the girls at Ella Mentry are crushing on Pierre. When A.J. finds out that Pierre wants to go out with Andrea, he is upset. How will these kids resolve all of these weird emotions?!
Geronimo Stilton's Valentine's Day Disaster! - Geronimo is all set to celebrate a cheese-tastic Valentine's Day when he opens his mailbox and discovers that he doesn't have even one Valentine. Can he turn this disastrous Valentine's Day around?
Heidi Hecklebeck and the Secret Admirer by Wanda Coven - The secret admirer is a popular theme in these chapter books. Well, can Heidi use her witchy skills to deduce who is sending her secret, sweet messages and gifts? Or, will she be too preoccupied with preparing for the upcoming science fair and her project with Stanley?
Sophie the Sweetheart by Lara Bergen - This Valentine's Day Sophie is taking on the role of Sophie the Sweetheart. She's turned into a matchmaker-extraordinaire. But, will the sweetness wear off as she is faced with being extra-nice to people who aren't being very nice to her?
Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew: Valentine's Day Secret by Carolyn Keene - Can Nancy keep the Clue Crew together when there's a Valentine's Day misunderstanding between George and Bess? Will they finish making their stuffed animals for the farm? I'm sure Nancy can solve the mystery of the mean Valentine.
The Alien Next Door: The Mystery Valentine by A.I. Newton - How will Zeke navigate his way through his first Valentine's Day? It's a weird holiday to an alien...that's for sure. Will Harris be able to help Zeke figure out how to express his feelings? I have a feeling you're kids are going to want to order the entire series after they read this one.
A to Z Mysteries - Secret Admirer by Ron Roy - Another great mystery from the A to Z series. This time around the gang must solve the mystery of the Valentine's secret admirer who is sending them messages. Collect up the clues as you make your way through the book.
Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat - Oh dear, who stuck a big, heart-shaped Valentine to Nate's dog's doghouse? Nate most certainly does not like mushy stuff. Now, he has to figure out who left the Valentine and why?!
The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes: Sealed with a Kiss by Anne Mazer - Abby knows a Valentine's secret about her big sister...will she keep the secret? When Abby starts to receive Valentine's Day cards and messages she has to investigate and determine who is her secret admirer. A fun little Valentine's mystery.
The Candy Smash (The Lemonade War Series) by Jacqueline Davies - Okay, who has been giving everyone in class boxes of candy hearts with personalized messages? And, who drew a heart in the girls' bathroom? Jessie, the roving reporter, is going to do what she can to find out. All the while, Evan has found a new love of poetry, but he is too embarrassed to tell anyone. How will all of the Valentine's Day antics be resolved?
The Major Eights: The Secret Valentine by Melody Reed - Jasmine, Maggie, Becca, and Scarlet are having fun jamming together again in this Valentine's edition. I love the diversity in this book and the strong female characters. When Scarlet receives an unsigned sweet note in her locker she isn't sure if it's for her or for the band. The girls come together to solve the mystery of the secret Valentine.
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