Here are the best Valentine book crafts for kids and families. These sweet books and creative crafts go perfectly together.
Updated January 2025
We love Valentine’s Day here at the Artful Parent. We love the crafts, the time spent connecting with our kids, and all the adorable Valentine’s books for children.
And we REALLY love ways to combine all three of those things! Here’s a list of sweet Valentine’s Day books for kids, paired with fun crafts you can do with your kids.
Hopefully they’ll give you an excuse to sit down with your family, eat some chocolate, and get crafty with the ones you love.
The Best Valentine Book Crafts for Kids
1. Love Monster and the Last Chocolate by Rachel Bright
Both funny and tender, Love Monster and the Last Chocolate is a story all of us can relate to. When the Love Monster finds a box of chocolates on his doorstep, he thinks he should probably share with his friends… but… maybe he won’t?? Get Creative: Try this homemade chocolate peanut butter cups recipe OR whip up your own batch of Chocolate Playdough (from The Imagination Tree) for sugar-free fun! ❤️
2. Like the Moon Loves the Sky by Hena Khan and illustrated by Saffa Khan
Like the Moon Loves the Sky is a vibrant love story – every page describing a parent’s wish for her child with lyrical prose and lush illustrations. I love that each line is inspired by the Quran, revealing the universal nature of this special relationship, regardless of faith or culture. Get Creative: These easy foil heart valentines are simple, beautiful, and fun. I love pairing them with this book because the foil reminds me of the moon!❤️
3. Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse and illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
This wonderful story of unconditional love is the perfect winter book to read snuggled under a blanket with your little ones. The illustrations are joyful, and the text is a delight to read aloud. Get Creative: If you’re looking for a meaningful way to connect this Valentine’s Day, this painting a map of my heart activity will have you and your family reflecting on the ones who are truly important.❤️
4. Hug Machine by Scott Campbell
This joyful celebration will definitely have you missing all the people you want to hug! We love the adorable illustrations and over-the-top enthusiasm of the Hug Machine in this sweet story. Get Creative: I think heart smush art pairs perfectly with this fun book – smush and smash to your heart’s content and be just as enthusiastically over-the-top as the Hug Machine!
5. This is NOT a Valentine by Carter Higgins and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Carter Higgins and Lucy Ruth Cummins have made the perfect Not-Valentine book with this exploration of young love. And your little ones will love all the silly not-Valentines they share! Get Creative: glitter rock valentines are about as unusual a Valentine as you can get, so I think they’re the perfect activity for this lovely little book.
6. Under the Love Umbrella by Davina Bell and illustrated by Allison Colpoys
Simply bursting with bright colors and sweet sentiments, opening this book feels like falling into a warm hug. Get Creative: Get inspired by the colorful fireworks and try this fun activity with your family: blow painting “fireworks” with straws ❤️✨
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- Our Favorite Beautiful Picture Books for Children
- The Best Books About Mindfulness for Kids
- Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History
Want even more creative ideas?
Check out our Hearts Activities pack!
We think you’re going to LOVE this sweet collection of adorable heart activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!
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