Vintage Valentines (Press Out Book) [Paperback]

Golden Books (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Press Out Book

This very special collection of vintage-style press-out cards, and envelopes, will conjure up memories of doilies, glitter, and shoeboxes full of homemade valentines! The red flocking on the cover will make consumers nostalgic for the simpler times during which these cards were originally created.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 12 pages
• Publisher: Golden Books (December 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037587514X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375875144
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.1 x 12.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a happy surprise to see a book like this back in print!, January 22, 2006

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Susan Trexel "almond_cakes" (Near the great state of Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vintage Valentines (Press Out Book) (Paperback)

I was at Borders yesterday and while walking through the children's section, happened to see this book on the Valentine book display table. I couldn't believe such a book was in print again, and of course bought it, for the price is GREAT...only $4.99 for 25 Valentine cards. I have seen vintage books like these, some not even complete, go for $40 or more on ebay.

I collect vintage Valentine cards and have quite a few. I bought these because I like to have old-fashioned looking cards for my children and myself to send to relatives and friends. My children are homeschooled, and so never have had a school Valentine party where they needed Valentines to trade. I was always glad, because the ugly offerings we see in the stores really disappoint...who really wants a Sponge Bob valentine???

This book is very nice for children. The cards have fuzzy flocking on them, like was popular years ago. The cards are very very easy for a child to punch out. Some require a fold or two, some require inserting a tab into a slot, like the cute one of the ducky in the washtub of water. The book also includes cutouts to make 8 envelopes for the cards you would want to put in an envelope. Overall, these cards are just so pleasant to look at, with cute Valentine sayings; I can't imagine any child, adult, or grandparent not being happy to receive one of these cards. And they are easy enough that a child feels like he is "making" something, yet it isn't complicated at all. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves vintage Valentines or who wants a better alternative to the modern Valentine card offerings.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish the nicer kids Valentines would come back!, February 6, 2007

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Renee Carpenter (St. Johns, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vintage Valentines (Press Out Book) (Paperback)

This book was very nostalgic for me as these were the nice, fun, with sweet sayings and just plain cute Valentine's that were from my era. At 57 I'm raising another child...four years old now...and I will continue to search for like products for her to share with her friends and classmates. They will make memories for her and bring back fond memories to me. Publishers take note...give us quality...or at least the choice.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved these old fashioned Valentines, February 22, 2007

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P. king "book lover" (louisville ky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vintage Valentines (Press Out Book) (Paperback)

They were just like the valentines when I was little-in the 60's. A reminder of a kinder, gentler time and valentines for everyone in the class. You do have to make your own envelopes-just like in grade school. So they don't work too well for mailing, but I made a garland out of several strung together and loved it.