Five Perfect Books About Love for Kids
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to find children’s books on the topic of love. Such stories can model what a healthy love relationship looks like, how we can express our love for others, and help provide a sense of safety and belonging. I picked out a few of my favorites.
This newly released rhyming board book by our very own Crystal Bowman will win your heart. The pictures, which show a variety of mom-and-child animals embracing, are adorable and whimsical. The message is clear too: You are loved.
Another favorite comes from our blogging team member Michelle Medlock Adams. Like the message in Bowman’s book, this adorably illustrated padded board book shows the love between a parent and their child.
Written by Sam McBratney, this popular story explores the depth of love two rabbits (a parent and child) feel for each other. The memorable final line—I love you to the moon and back—helped inspire a number of similar picture books.
Like the previous three books, award-winning author Lynn Hodges’ bestselling story is a rhyming ode to a parent’s love for their child. The addition of song to the message gives this tale an extra boost.
Rick Warren provides a template of sorts in this picture book. Instead of focusing on a single relationship, it offers ideas on how to express love for others with words of encouragement, words of kindness, words of hope, and more. Instead of a story, it’s more of a how-to for kids.
These are just a few of many books available for kids. And they aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. Their tender message of love and the feeling of comfort they offer are good year round.
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By Lori Z. Scott
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