Where Is Baby's Valentine? Book Review: A Lift-the-Flap Board Book

Where Is Baby's Valentine? book review: what happens

Baby's Valentine is missing, and Baby sets off to find it.

The book turns the search into a game of hide-and-seek. Children peek behind flaps and around familiar household objects, guessing where the Valentine might be on each page.

With simple text, colourful pictures and an interactive format, it is a gentle way to celebrate love and friendship with little ones around Valentine's Day.

Why babies and parents love it

Karen Katz's signature style, bright cheerful pictures with simple, repetitive text, is made for babies and toddlers.

The flaps and peek-a-boo surprises add excitement, so little readers take part in the story instead of just listening. That participation helps build early literacy skills.

The playful tone and sweet message have made it a favourite with families.

The illustrations

Karen Katz's collage-style artwork has bold colours, playful patterns and expressive characters.

Cuddly teddy bears and playful puppies fill the pages with warmth. The flaps add a little surprise on every spread.

Book type and age

It is a board book designed specifically for babies and toddlers.

The sturdy pages and flaps are made for little hands. The simple text makes it ideal for reading aloud during cuddle time, playtime or a Valentine's Day celebration.

Where Is Baby's Valentine? book for kids: early literacy and interaction

• Object recognition and vocabulary: naming the things Baby looks behind.
• Hand-eye coordination: lifting the flaps.
• Early language: repetitive text and a predictable structure help babies anticipate words.
• Love of reading: being part of the story lays the foundation for reading later.

Read-aloud tip Before each flap, pause and ask "Is it here?" in a big whisper. Let your baby do the lifting, even if it takes a while.

About the author, Karen Katz

Karen Katz is an author and illustrator known for her much-loved board books for babies and toddlers. Where Is Baby's Valentine? is part of her popular series.

Similar Karen Katz books

• "Where Is Baby's Pumpkin?" by Karen Katz
• "Peek-a-Baby: A Lift-the-Flap Book" by Karen Katz
• "Where Is Baby's Belly Button?" by Karen Katz

Gift it right: Where Is Baby's Valentine? as a birthday gift

A sturdy lift-the-flap board book is one of the safest books as birthday gifts for kids at the baby and toddler stage, because they can play with it on their own. Add a name label inside the cover and a teddy name sticker on the wrapping.

See all personalised book labels, browse children's books, or look at our gifts for kids.

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