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Review: Happy Valentine's Day!

2/14/2018

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It’s a day for kindness, friendship, and love.
Let’s celebrate by reading a book:
 
TITLE: THIS IS NOT A VALENTINE

AUTHOR: Carter Higgins

ILLUSTRATOR: Lucy Ruth Cummins

PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books/2017

​OPENING LINES: This is not a valentine, since those come with buckets of roses and bushels of tulips that smell like grannies fresh out of the garden. All I’ve got are these and I already blew the wishes off most of them, for a rocket ship or the last cinnamon bun or moon boots and a mega-blaster.
​The title tells you that it this not a valentine. But when you see the little boy give the little girl some wilting dandelions, a toy ring, a rock, a paper airplane – all things that show how much he knows and likes about the little girl – isn’t it? This sweet book shows the many ways you can express love, and not just on Valentine’s Day. After all, as the boy says, “I don’t only like you today. I like you tomorrow and next Tuesday and last week, too.”  Carter Higgins’ text conveys the boy’s (unbelievable) denial of his affection for his classmate, but Lucy Ruth Cummins’ art captures a friendship blooming between the two. This book is a gift in itself (and if you “unwrap” the jacket, you will find a surprise underneath!). I gave a copy to my valentine this year – not for Valentine’s Day, but for Christmas! So, perhaps it’s not a valentine after all.

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Nicholas link
1/9/2025 11:08:55 pm

Happy Valentine's Day!' is a wonderfully warm and uplifting post. Your heartfelt message captures the spirit of the day with sincerity and joy. It's a perfect reminder of the importance of love and connection, making it an inspiring read for everyone. Beautifully done!

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David link
2/27/2025 02:15:01 am

What a heartwarming post! Your Valentine's Day reflections beautifully capture the essence of love and appreciation. It's always wonderful to be reminded of the little joys that make life special. Thank you for sharing such a lovely message!

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