Valentine’s Day Board Books for Babies

Every first with your baby is special, including every first holiday. Valentine’s Day celebrates the ones you love, especially your newest and littlest love.

A board book is one of the best gifts for babies and toddlers on Valentine’s Day. Of course, there are holiday-themed options, but any board book about love and friendship is great for celebrating the holiday. And as a bonus, these you can enjoy with your mini-Valentine all year long.

Below are our favorite love-themed board books for babies. Because what better way to say “I love you” than snuggling up and reading together?

For more gift ideas, check out our Valentine’s Day Hub.


Valentine’s Day Board Books

1 |  Hug Machine by Scott Campbell

Watch out, world. Here comes The Hug Machine, a sweet boy who likes to hug everyone and everything. It makes no difference if you are big or small, soft or spiky – you can’t escape (or resist!) the hug machine!


2 |  L is For Love by Greg Paprocki

Introduce your baby to the ABCs with this heartfelt alphabet primer with words about love, like poetry, dance, and sweethearts. Part of the BabyLit Alphabet Series with the most delightful illustrations.


3 |  Love Can Come in Many Ways by Terry Price

“A smile, a kiss, a word of praise, love can come in many ways.”

This modern board book celebrates all the ways that animals and humans show their love. The playful illustrations and interactive lift-the-flaps will keep your little one entertained.


4 |  My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall

“My heart is like a zoo – eager as a beaver, steady as a yak.”

A heart can be hopeful, lonely, happy, or silly. For each feeling, there is an animal made out of heart shapes. Use this book to talk with your child about their feelings, and then have fun finding and counting all the hearts on each page.


5 |  Let’s Say I Love You by Giselle Ang

A simple book that teaches your little one how to say “I love you” with their friends around the world. A great introduction to other languages and cultures.


6 |  Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine by Jonathan Stutzman

To show his friend how much he means to him, Tiny sets out to make the perfect Valentine for his best friend, Pointy. But soon, Tiny realizes that making a Valentine isn’t always easy! This sweet story teaches kids about overcoming obstacles.


7 |  Follow My Heart Finger Mazes by Roger Priddy

Help Valentine Bear find her friends’ matching pair by following the mazes from hole to hole. An interactive book where toddlers can spot cute animals along the trail while working on their fine motor skills.


8 | You’re My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards

Snuggle up with your little cuddle bug while you read this gently rhyming board book. Each spread shows a child and parent duo with cut-outs and raised elements to engage your child.


9 | Loveblock by Christopher Franceschelli

The Abrams Block Book series are interactive board books with chunky die-cut pages and surprise gatefolds. This one shares how different animals show their love, which is sure to be a favorite for Valentine’s Day and beyond.


10 | Babies Love Valentines by Holly Berry-Byrd

“Candy hearts are for sharing with…a sweet friend!”

Your baby will love learning about classic Valentine’s Day traditions, like gifting cards and candies. Each spread features colorful illustrations and a thick flap that babies can lift to find a surprise!


11 | I’m Programmed to Love You by Elias Barks

From projector eyes for teaching to multiple arms filled with books to read, a mother robot shows the built-in features she has to love her child.


12 | Little Hugs from Little Loves by Mark Sperring

With playful poetry, this charming board book celebrates love and hugs from all kinds of animals. From the gentlest elephant embrace to the sweetest bug hug, the littlest things give the loveliest hugs!


13 | Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses by Jen Arena

Everyone has kisses for baby, from Mami to Papi and perro to gato. This bilingual book has simple repetitive poems about everyone (and everything!) who loves baby. It features simple yet charming illustrations and a happy cast of characters.


14 |  Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton

“Well, I have a little thing to tell you, and it won’t take long – the way I feel about you is a kind of a song.”

The lyrical rhyming text in Sandra Boynton’s books will have your child asking you to read them repeatedly. There’s a reason they are a favorite for kids and parents alike – they are a lot of fun!


15 | Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Featuring classic Eric Carle illustrations, this board book gives all the reasons why someone special makes the world a better place. The perfect introduction to the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.


16 | I Wheelie Love You by Hannah Eliot

My love: I totally dig you!You make my heart race!
And no matter what, I’ll always wheelie love you.

This tender book is perfect for little readers who love trucks and LOVE.


17 | My Baby Loves Valentine’s Day by Jabari Asim

All of the ways that baby loves Valentine’s Day, “from the tips of her toes to the top of her hair.”


18 | ABCS OF LOVE BY PATRICIA HEGARTY

is for always–that’s how long I’ll love you for.
is for bear hug, to show I love you more.

Discover the ways to show how much we care from the sweetest cast of animal characters in this adorable book.


19 | Construction Site: You’re Just Right

It’s Valentine’s Day at the construction site, and every truck finds a special note just for them. Lift the flaps to reveal the sweet messages, and guess which truck sent the mystery message!


20 | Bananas For You! by Sabrina and Eunice Moyle

“I love you more than chickens love to dance. I love you more than poodles love to prance.”

This book is every bit as hilarious and sweet as we’ve come to know from this series.

Valentine\'s Day Board Books for Babies

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