A History of Valentines


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Contents Include St. Valentine; American Handmade Valentines, 1740-1840; American Lithographed Valentines, 1840-1860; Esther Howland's Valentines; George C. Whitney And Company; Comic Valentines; Late Victorian Valentines; English Valentine History; Joseph Mansell; English Valentine Publishers; English Valentines Unmarked; Kate Greenaway And Walter Crane.




The Story of Valentine's Day


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Relates the history and describes the customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present. Includes directions for making a paper valentine and sugar cookies.




A Short History of Valentine's Day


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Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Valentine's Day.




How to Help a Cupid


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Valentine's Day is all about showing kindness to the most important people in your life—and if you're caring and thoughtful, you can help Cupid spread love and happiness, too! Will you spot a Cupid this Valentine's day? If you do, will you be ready to help him spread love and kindness? By being observant, helpful, and friendly, you can lend Cupid a hand, and together you can make special cards and gifts to show all your favorite people how much they mean to you. So, grab some supplies—stickers, markers, crayons, colored paper, glue, and whatever else you like (it's the thought that counts on Valentine's Day!)—and think of heartfelt messages to share with your loved ones. Then be ready to meet Cupid and work together to spread cheer and happiness! Sue Fliess’s poetic read-aloud text and Simona Sanfilippo’s vibrant, whimsical illustrations will provide joy for young readers eager to help Cupid share the love! Also included are guides for teachers and parents about how to engage children in making Valentine's Day cards and how to interest them in the history of the holiday, the mythology behind the winged messenger Cupid, and the value of being thoughtful and kind to everyone.




The Legend of the Valentine


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On Valentine's Day during the sixties, Marcus, an African-American boy in a newly integrated school, uses St. Valentine as a role model to heal the hate in his classroom.




Saint Valentine


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Retells some of the legends associated with Saint Valentine, a third-century Christian priest who was executed during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius II.




Saint Valentine


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In ancient Rome there lived a humble man named Valentine. He was a physician, but he was also a Christian priest whose life and freedom were in constant danger in a city of people who believed in many gods, not just one. One day a jailer from the emperor¿s prison appeared at Valentine¿s door with his small child, a girl who was blind. Knowing the difficulty of curing blindness, Valentine vowed to do his best, and over the weeks of treatment and prayer the three became fast friends. Here, accompanied by Sabuda¿s full-color mosaics evoking the time period in which the story takes place, is the story of a man whose goodness and faith brought about a miracle, and whose name lives on in one of our most celebrated holidays. Reinforced binding.




The Ballad of Valentine


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An ardent suitor tries various means of communication, from smoke signals to Morse code to skywriting, in order to get his message to his Valentine.




Story Of Valentines Day


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The story of Valentine's Day for young readers, now in a new size. Here is a little board book that explains in simple terms the story of the origin of Valentine's Day. From today's celebrations to their link to the day's beginnings, the holiday of valentines and candy hearts is explained so that even the youngest reader will understand. A new, convenient size and vibrant art make this board book a wonderful Valentine's Day gift for little hands to grasp. Ages 2-5.




A History of Valentines


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Describes the history of valentines and the origin of Valentine's Day and the various ways it is celebrated.