His surprise rescue adds an imaginative new twist to the traditional origins of this holiday. In this lushly illustrated Valentine's Day fantasy, young Valentine's refusal to bring the golden bluebird's heart to the King lands him in the dungeon. "A Valentine Fantasy." By Carolyn Haywood. Their patience, understanding and love lead to a blissful ending. "A Sweetheart for Valentine." By Lorna Balian, (Abingdon, $8.95).Īlthough the villagers love Valentine, the abandoned infant they all adopted years ago, her giant size causes giant problems in finding a sweetheart. The other first-graders feel badly and quickly find a clever solution, to dry George's tears. Except for George, that is, who receives the fewest valentines. Valentine's day at school can be loads of fun. Like saving Kiss City from the dastardly deeds of the Nasty Beast. "Miss Kiss and the Nasty Beast." By Lady McCrady. And all have one traditional Valentine message in common: LOVE is the answer. They range from fantasies on the origins of the celebration to means of enhancing it. Books? While hardly a Valentine's Day tradition, they're very much tuned in to the images of the holiday. By Babs Savitt Babs Savitt is a frequent reviewer of children's literature.
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