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15 Valentine’s Day Books For Preschoolers

January 2, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Reading to children has countless benefits, and there’s no better time to start than on Valentine’s Day. Not only are books a wonderful way to celebrate love and friendship, but they also provide a wealth of educational and developmental benefits for young children.

Some of the advantages of reading to children include:

  1. Building vocabulary: Reading exposes children to new words and concepts, helping to build their vocabulary and language skills.
  2. Promoting cognitive development: Reading helps children to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they learn to make connections between the words on the page and their own experiences.
  3. Encouraging creativity: Reading sparks children’s imaginations, helping them to explore new ideas and concepts, and encouraging them to be creative in their own play and activities.
  4. Building social skills: Reading with children allows for conversations and discussions about the stories, helping children to develop their social skills and learn to express themselves effectively.
  5. Improving focus and concentration: Reading requires children to pay attention and concentrate, which can help them to develop these important skills.

In addition to these benefits, gifting books to children is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning. Children who have access to a wide range of books at home are more likely to become avid readers, which can have a positive impact on their academic and personal development.

So if you’re looking for a special activity to do with your little ones on Valentine’s Day, consider setting aside some time for a story time or reading session. Not only will it be a fun and enjoyable way to celebrate the holiday, but it will also provide a host of benefits for your children’s development and growth.

 

Pete the Cat Valentine’s Day is Cool
Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose
The Day it Rained Hearts
The Biggest Valentine Ever
Ollie’s Valentine
Peppa’s Valentine’s Day
The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever
Snowy Valentine
Love, Triangle
Valensteins
This is NOT a Valentine
Love Monster
The Night Before Valentine’s Day
Clifford’s First Valentine Day

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Mini Pumpkins and Jack o’Lanterns to Cross Stitch

I just can’t resist sharing a few more Halloween cross stitch patterns when they are as cute and quick to stitch as these!

This boo cross stitch from Luzatolye was the first little Halloween cross stitch pattern to catch my eye. I love the pumpkin Os! At just 23 by 8 stitches and using four colors, you can stitch it up in no time. On 14 count fabric it measures 1.6 by.5 inches, or about 4 by 1.27 cm. 

Another cutie from the same designer is this jack o’lantern with a witch hat. Another four-color project, this one is 14 by 18 stitches, which is an inch by just a little more than an inch, or around 3 cm square, worked on 14 count fabric. 

If you like your minis a little bit bigger, this jack o’lantern with leaves is from White Protea Art and measures 47 by 28 stitches. That comes out to 3.4 by 2 inches, or 8.5 by 5.1 cm, when stitches on 14 count fabric. It uses nine colors. 

Or there’s also this little cutie from that same designer. I love the little leaf on top of the pumpkin. At 33 by 36 stitches, it comes out to 2.4 by 2.6 inches, or 6 by 6.5 cm, when stitched on 14 count fabric. I think it uses around eight colors. 

Template Love Create also has two mini jack o’lantern cross stitch patterns that I like (I swear I didn’t plan to do two from each of the same designers, it’s just the whimsy of an Etsy search!). There’s one that is more round and one that’s oblong, which I like because it’s different from most of the pumpkin patterns you see. The pattern listings say both are six colors (though they look like four to me) and 28 by 28 stitches, but I don’t think that can be true. Either way they both fit in a 3 inch hoop and would be a super cute little addition to your Halloween decor. 

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