Books About Love to Share With Your Little One

With Valentine's Day coming up, I thought I'd share a list of some of my family's favorite picture books about love and caring. It's nice to have a significant other to share Valentine's Day with, but I also like celebrating the holiday with my kids.

I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
At bedtime, a young boy asks his mother if she'd still love him if. . . My kids love reading this one with Dad because it makes him say funny words like "stinky face." But it also teaches them that we'll love them no matter what.

Bunnycakes by Rosemary Wells
At first glance, this book might not seem like it's about love. But Max and Ruby show their grandma how much they love and care for her by each making her a cake.

My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems
Another less than obvious choice. But this Elephant & Piggie book demonstrates that spending time with those we love makes us happy.

Penguin and Pinecone: A Friendship Story by Salina Yoon
Another story about friendship, Penguin and Pinecone stories are fun and sweet.

Daddy Hugs by Karen Katz
A board book that's good to share with even your littlest reader. She also wrote Counting Kisses.

You Are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis
My kids love this board book because I sing the song to them as we turn the pages. The illustrations are bright and, well, sunshiny.

Mommy, Carry Me Please by Jane Cabrera
Baby animals ask their mommies to carry them. My kids love this sweet book about mommies and babies. And the author's dedication page to her unborn baby that she's carrying gets me choked up a little.

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Speaking of getting choked up--okay blubbering like a baby. I love the message in this book, but I literally cannot read it because it makes me cry. So they save it for daddy to read because he's less emotional than mommy.

What are some of your favorite picture books about love that you share with your little ones?
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Your library and your local independent bookstore most likely have Valentine's displays for you to check out this week too. This list contains affiliate links to the books on Amazon.