Today on OOM we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a roundup of sweet new reads from Scholastic. From the love between a mom and baby to blossoming attraction between new friends, the books below are a treat for readers of all ages.
I Love You, Too! by Eve Bunting; illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Ages 3 and under): Award-winning author Eve Bunting and Caldecott honoree Melissa Sweet share a story all about the love between mama and baby. A story of love and togetherness to share with little ones all year long—now in a hands-on board book format just right for the littlest readers!
Love Is Everywhere by Jim Benton (Ages 3 and under): Jim Benton, the international bestselling author and illustrator of Dear Dumb Diary, presents a sweet but humorous new heart character to personify Love! Perfect for curious toddlers ready to giggle and be delighted. Readers will rejoice in this fresh, silly take on love.
Cake Pop Crush: A Wish Novel by Suzanne Nelson (Ages 8–12): Sometimes friends, school and boys can be a recipe for disaster! This sweet treat of a read is irresistible.
Sit, Stay, Love: A Wish Novel by J.J. Howard (Ages 9–12): Puppy love was never so complicated! A funny and heartwarming tween rom-com about a meet-cute at a pet shelter.
Frosted Kisses by Heather Hepler (Ages 12 and up): Former Manhattan girl Penny quickly discovers that life in a small town is never dull in Heather Hepler’s delicious new novel, “Frosted Kisses,” the follow-up to Hepler’s “The Cupcake Queen.” In Hog’s Hollow, there’s a festival for every occasion, a Queen Bee to deal with, an animal shelter to save, and a cute boy to crush on.
