MommaReads

A very cute rhyming book that talks about all kinds of animals that are easy to hug…bunnies, cats, dogs, even pigs. But how to you hug a porcupine? The boy in the story comes up with all kinds of different ways to protect himself from the prickly porcupine, but in the end, it’s the porcupine who comes up with the best solution. This is a fun every day book and would be a cute Valentine’s Day book as well.

Hedgehug has BIG plans for Valentine’s Day. He has made his cards and is ready to show his love to all the critters in the forest. Unfortunately, some of them aren’t as receptive to Hedgehug’s prickly hugs as he had hoped for. His little heart is broken and he’s ready to give up when there’s a tap on his shoulder. Maybe he does have a friend out there. A very cute story of how sometimes things don’t always go the way you expect them to. I also thought I should note, that this adorable little story also uses the word “stupid” in it. If that bothers you, then just change it to “silly” and your little one will never know the difference, or if they do notice you can explain to them why you changed it. Happy reading!

This would be a great book for a new parent. It’s also a great book to read aloud to your own child. It is a reassuring message that no matter where they are or what they are doing, no matter whether they have been disappointed or misbehaved, that your love for you child is with them wherever they may go. The illustrations in this beautiful book are fantastic as well. This would be a great book to read all cuddled up with your little one on your lap.

What is cuter than an adorable bear looking for something that’s big, tall and soft to hug? The rock doesn’t work and neither does the tree or the unsuspecting sheep. Luckily, he finds a friendly rabbit who knows just who Douglas is looking for.

An adorable story of a porcupine who loves to give hugs and the problem solving steps she goes through so she can give her classmates hugs without hurting them. Super cute! 🙂

This is another adorable book that will have you smoochin’ on your little one page after page after page. Just a little teaser of all the kissin’ that goes on in this book. 🙂

Kisses on noses,
kisses on toes-es,
Sudden kisses when you least supposes.

As if you needed a reason to kiss that little one of yours, this book will give you even more reasons…butterfly kisses, Eskimo kisses, slobbery kisses… You won’t be able to read this book without a whole lotta smooching.

First grade is all aflutter because it’s Valentine’s Day. The teacher has passed out all of their cards and they are all busy comparing and admiring each other’s cards when they realize that one of their classmates is hiding in the coat closet because he didn’t receive very many valentines and he’s sad. In true first grade fashion, they figure out a way to lure their friend out of the coat closet and put a smile back on his face and before you know it everyone is happy again and it’s time for some cupcakes.

Spider, Ladybug and Fly arrive at school with all of their Valentine’s cards ready to be handed out. There is only one problem…not one of them bought a card for the two hungry caterpillars that are always asleep in the back of their classroom. They had been sleeping so much lately that everyone forgot about them. With a little glue and paint, they figure out how to surprise the caterpillars, but it turns out that the caterpillars have an even bigger surprise.

Another adorable addition to the Night Before books by Natasha Wing. This version shows all of the children around town making their Valentine’s and getting ready for the parties they will have at school the next day. It also shows the children enjoying all of the festivities in their classrooms the next day… complete with a secret Cupid who delivers a special surprise to the classroom.