What Is Valentine S Day

Describes a successful Valentine's Day at school with friends and classmates.

Little Mouse learns about Valentine's Day in school.

Relates the history and describes the customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present. Includes directions for making a paper valentine and sugar cookies.

How do people celebrate Valentine's Day? What is the history of this holiday? Readers learn about the symbols and traditions with this fun and easy-to-read book. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity, too.

Valentine's Day is about celebrating love. Around the world, people show their affection for others on this special day. Some people exchange cards or paper hearts. Others give chocolate pigs or other candy. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

This simple yet engaging text will show readers that Valentine’s Day is more than candy hearts and flowers. They will learn about the long history of the holiday, who St. Valentine actually was, and how the holiday is celebrated around the world. Also included is a Valentine’s Day-inspired craft and recipe.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9 Every year on February 14, or Valentine's Day, people around the world celebrate love. This engaging book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of Valentine's Day, and includes interactive activities that encourage children to celebrate at home or in their communities. This standout among Valentine's Day books for kids includes: Celebratory traditions—Kids will learn how Valentine's Day is celebrated in the U.S. and across the world, with cards, sweet treats, flowers, poems, and other unique customs. A variety of activities—From making chocolate candies and a heart-shaped wreath to playing musical hearts and going on a scavenger hunt, kids can explore fun ways to get festive. Fun facts and illustrations—Colorful pictures and thought-provoking facts help kids discover new things about Valentine's Day. Get little ones excited to celebrate love and friendship with this kids' Valentine's book.

Valentine’s Day comes every year. Let’s make valentines, give candy and flowers, and say “I love you!” Holidays Around the World: Valentine's Day gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to what the holiday means and how people celebrate this special day. World holidays are an integral part of early elementary social studies curriculums. In this series, early readers will learn about foods, celebrations, and customs from a variety of cultures around the world. Each book features callouts that match glossary words to images, as well as comprehension questions for further learning.