This Valentine holiday book for young children will help parents of children ages 2-5 share the meaning of love. The rhyming text and delightful illustrations tell the story of a child's love for his family---and his special love for Jesus.
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Laurie's first published work was a note passed to a boy in elementary school. You would have thought that this most embarrassing moment would have stopped her writing career. But instead, Laurie is the author of thirty five books and author/illustrator of two more. Laurie lives in rural Ohio with her husband and two daughters and loves writing surrounded by horses, cattle, dogs, cats, and five turkeys.
Buket Erdogan was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. After studying Turkish textiles, she moved across the ocean to New York to design children's clothing and illustrate children's books. She illustrated the Mouse's First series published by Simon and Schuster, three of which were New York Times bestsellers. She lives in Brooklyn with 'the most inspiring artist,' her daughter, Yagmur. Buket paints with bold colors of acrylic with lots of exciting textures of canvas.
Buket Erdogan was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. After studying Turkish textiles, she moved across the ocean to New York to design children's clothing and illustrate children's books. She illustrated the Mouse's First series published by Simon and Schuster, three of which were New York Times bestsellers. She lives in Brooklyn with 'the most inspiring artist,' her daughter, Yagmur. Buket paints with bold colors of acrylic with lots of exciting textures of canvas.
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Laurie's first published work was a note passed to a boy in elementary school. You would have thought that this most embarrassing moment would have stopped her writing career. But instead, Laurie is the author of thirty five books and author/illustrator of two more. Laurie lives in rural Ohio with her husband and two daughters and loves writing surrounded by horses, cattle, dogs, cats, and five turkeys.
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By itsjustme
Format:Board book
Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton's My Valentine for Jesus is a simple, sweet book ideal for young children who are just getting into Valentine cards. In this board book, a little boy makes paper hearts for those he loves. "I'm saving back one little heart," he says, asking us to wait and see who he'll give it to.
First he gives a heart to Mommy, then Daddy and Grammy. Next is big brother, followed by baby. The last two page spread of the book reads:
"I give my heart to Jesus.
It's kind of small, like me.
But every tume I feel it beat,
I know he's loving me."
What I Like: The last line of the book is what makes this title so special. We're not just learning to show our love for our family and for God, but we're given this wonderful reminder: Every time our heart beats, it's saying "Jesus loves me." Throughout, Bucket Erdogan's illustrations are warm and rich, adding much interest.
What I Dislike: Nothing, although some parents may object that the last page show's the boy's drawing of Jesus.
Overall Rating: Excellent.
Kristina Seleshanko
Managing Editor
Christian Children's Book Review
First he gives a heart to Mommy, then Daddy and Grammy. Next is big brother, followed by baby. The last two page spread of the book reads:
"I give my heart to Jesus.
It's kind of small, like me.
But every tume I feel it beat,
I know he's loving me."
What I Like: The last line of the book is what makes this title so special. We're not just learning to show our love for our family and for God, but we're given this wonderful reminder: Every time our heart beats, it's saying "Jesus loves me." Throughout, Bucket Erdogan's illustrations are warm and rich, adding much interest.
What I Dislike: Nothing, although some parents may object that the last page show's the boy's drawing of Jesus.
Overall Rating: Excellent.
Kristina Seleshanko
Managing Editor
Christian Children's Book Review
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
I teach in a Christian preschool. This was a perfect book to tie in the love of Jesus with the Valentine theme of love. Why not teach the children about the real source of Love? It was a board book so sturdy enough to put in their hands in our book center.The sweet multi cultural illustration made it different from the traditional take on Valentine's Day and the rhyming text made it an easy read aloud.
By MP
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
Probably good for a baby. Did not keep my 3 year olds attention. He love to read books, but has not asked to look at this one again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
So cute!
Loved this book for my kiddos! I have a 6 year old girl and a 2 year old boy and they both enjoyed it at Valentine's Day. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Megsoblessed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Cute
Super cute book!
It's a favorite in my classroom every Valentine's day! I bought this a while ago... it's been in a lot of little hands and is holding up well.
It's a favorite in my classroom every Valentine's day! I bought this a while ago... it's been in a lot of little hands and is holding up well.
Published 4 months ago by Regina DiGiovanni
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My Valentine for Jesus
I am a chaplain at a Christian Preschool. The children and teachers loved this book and asked for it to be read over and over. Read more
Published 14 months ago by peeper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love for Jesus
This is such a colorful, interesting, sweet book. The boy is talking about giving love, kisses and hearts to all of his family, but saving one for the most important, which is... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Trinity Rose
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