10 Valentine Friends
What’s inside...
It's Valentine's Day and the 10 little neighbors in this book are busy making Valentines for their closest friends. A dinosaur card, thinks little Pete, My pal Max would find really neat. Will everyone get a Valentine at the big Valentine's Day party? You can count on it! With its fun counting element, bouncy text, and adorable illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for young lovebugs.
Discussion points
What did each friend do to show love and appreciation in the story?
How did the friends' actions make you feel?
Why do you think it is important to show kindness and care to our friends?
Can you think of a time when you made someone happy? What did you do?
How would you show your love to your friends on Valentine’s Day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show enthusiasm as you discuss the book, making it a lively and enjoyable conversation.
Relate the story to real-life events or examples where your child showed kindness or received kindness from friends.
Encourage your child to not just answer the questions but to ask their own, fostering a two-way dialogue.
Use illustrations in the book to emphasize the actions and emotions of the characters, asking how these visuals help tell the story.
Guide the child to think about how they can implement the lessons from the book in their daily life, making the story personally relevant.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: In '10 Valentine Friends', children observe characters sharing Valentine's Day gifts and experiences with one another, promoting a spirit of generosity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to share their own items with friends and siblings, understanding that generosity can bring joy to others.
Example Lesson: Value of inclusivity
Explanation: The book shows a group of friends who include everyone in their Valentine's Day celebrations, regardless of differences, illustrating the beauty of inclusivity.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to include all peers in activities, teaching them to embrace diversity and build stronger, inclusive communities.
Example Lesson: Creative expression
Explanation: The characters in the story use their creativity to make unique Valentine cards, highlighting the importance of expressing oneself through art.
Real-World Application: Children can be motivated to explore various forms of artistic expression, enhancing their creative skills and emotional expression.
Example Lesson: Understanding emotions
Explanation: Through the interactions between the characters, the book explores various emotions associated with friendship and sharing, helping children understand and manage their feelings.
Real-World Application: Children learn to recognize and articulate their emotions, as well as empathize with the feelings of others in real-life scenarios.
Example Lesson: Counting and numerical skills
Explanation: As the title suggests, '10 Valentine Friends' involves counting friends and gifts, which can help children practice and improve their numerical skills.
Real-World Application: Enhancing children’s ability to count and understand numbers through everyday play and interaction, preparing them for academic tasks involving math.