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If You'll Be My Valentine

Cynthia Rylant

IF YOU'LL BE MY VALENTINE

Cynthia Rylant and Fumi Kosaka

If You'll Be My Valentine sweetly celebrates the true meaning of Valentine's Day.

Charming prose and captivatingly sweet art create an adorable tableau of loving wishes from one little boy to all the members of his family.

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Dec 13rd, 2005
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.90in - 10.01in - 0.14in - 0.38lb
  • EAN: 9780060092719
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Holidays & Celebrations - Valentine's DayFamily - New BabySocial Themes - Emotions & Feelings

About the Author

Kosaka, Fumi: -

Fumi Kosaka is the illustrator of many picture books, including Under My Hood I Have a Hat by Karla Kuskin and If You'll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant. She lives with her husband in New York City.

Rylant, Cynthia: -

Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery Medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. cynthiarylant.com

Praise for this book

"Rylant's sweet, simple rhymes capture the likely sentiments of a toddler without resorting to syrup or sentimentality...The text and illustrations are a fine match, making this an excellent addition to holiday collection." - Kirkus Reviews
"The story commemorates kindness as well as love.... Include this book in holiday programs that celebrate sentiment over commercialism." - School Library Journal
"A good read-aloud choice for the holdiay." - Booklist
"...an excellent addition to holiday collection." - Kirkus Reviews