Happy Valentine's Day! -- Aiming for the heart -- Choosing sweethearts -- Who was Saint Valentine? -- A holiday for love -- Who will be my valentine? -- Symbols of love -- Celebrating love and friendship -- Poetry corner -- Joining in the spirit of Valentine's Day -- Making queen of hearts tarts -- Making a valentine card scrapbook.
Summary:
Valentine's Day is a time for lacy red hearts, tasty chocolates, and letting your loved ones know how much you care. This title reveals the origin of our February 14 traditions, as well as how these pastimes have evolved over the years. Text includes a kid-friendly recipe and activity that are sure to make any young reader anxious to celebrate. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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