Saint Valentine the kindhearted

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

Title:

Saint Valentine the kindhearted: The History and Legends of God’s Brave and Loving Servant

Retold and illustrated by:

Ned Bustard

Publisher:

IVP Kids

https://www.ivpress.com/ivp-kids

Date:

2024

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

32 pages

Overview:

Children have an opportunity in reading Saint Valentine the kindhearted to understand what is behind our celebration of Valentine’s Day. The cards and candy and gifts, the love 💕 all have a meaning and reason beyond simply hearts and flowers. Saint Valentine’s life epitomized kindness and caring and the love of Jesus.

Told in rhyme and illustrated in rather quirky drawings, both kids and parents will enjoy this book and make it a yearly tradition. Ned Bustard has also written a similar story for both St. Patrick and Saint Nicholas, be sure to check them out as well.

Rating:

4 out of 5

Suggested audience:

4-8 year olds

Christian impact:

A wonderful way for children to understand the spiritual truth behind a favorite holiday.

Also includes:

-a note from the author

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