Arthur's Valentine

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing schoolyard crushes or expresses anxiety about being teased for having a Valentine. It is a gentle tool for navigating the fluttery, sometimes confusing feelings that arise when a child receives a secret note or special attention from a peer. The story follows Arthur as he receives a series of anonymous Valentine cards, leading him on a mission to discover his secret admirer while his friends playfully tease him about it. This book is an excellent choice for normalizing the mix of embarrassment and excitement that comes with early social attractions. It offers a safe space to discuss how to handle teasing from friends and how to express kindness toward others. Suitable for children in preschool through second grade, it turns a potentially stressful social milestone into a lighthearted mystery.