Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
Valentine’s Day is...
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 4 to 6
Holiday House, 2006 ISBN: 978-0823418527
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine’s Day? Its roots go back to the days of the Romans when every spring young girls and boys used to choose each others names out of a bowl. Then about eighteen hundred years ago a good man called Valentine, who was imprisoned for his religious beliefs, died on February 14th. Valentine became the patron saint of love and his name was given to this day when young and not so young lovers share tokens of their affection.
The many symbols of this special holiday - red hearts, ribbons, lace, Cupid, red roses, candies and gifts - are all carefully explained in this easy to follow picture book. The authors ends by showing the reader how to make his or her own Valentine Day card using easy to find art supplies.
