CANDY, HEARTS, AND LOVE
HOW DO PEOPLE CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY? WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THIS HOLIDAY? LEARN ALL ABOUT THE SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS IN THIS FUN AND EASY-TOREAD BOOK. ENJOY A HANDS-ON ACTIVITY, TOO!
"YOUNG READERS WILL FIND FASCINATING INFORMATION ABOUT AMERICAN HOLIDAYS IN THESE DELIGHTFUL BOOKS."
Duncan R. Jamieson, PhD, Series Consultant
Professor of History, Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio
"BEGINNING READERS WILL FIND MUCH TO CELEBRATE IN THIS SERIES OF INFORMATIVE AND INTERESTING BOOKS ABOUT OUR NATIONAL HOLIDAYS."
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Series Literacy Consultant
Dean, College of Education
Professor of Literacy Education
New Jersey City University
Past President of the New Jersey Reading Association
About the Author
Award-winning author Elaine Landau has written more than two hundred books for children. She received a bachelor's degree in English and Journalism and an MLS in Library and Information Science.


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cupid (KYOO pihd)The Roman god of love. Cupid looks like a baby with wings. He is often seen with a bow and arrow.

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lovebirdsSmall birds that show caring for their mates.
symbol (SIHM buhl)Something that stands for something else.

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valentineA card to show friendship or love.
What special day is this? There are flowers, greeting cards, and candy. Love and joy are in the air. It must be Valentines Day!

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It is a time for friends and people we love. We think about those who mean a lot to us. We show them that we care.

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Some people say he was a priest who married young people. But the Roman ruler did not like this. He wanted young men to fight for himnot marry. On February 14, Valentine was put to death. We honor him on that day each year.

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A symbol is something that stands for something else. Some Valentines Day symbols are hearts, cupids, and lovebirds. They stand for love and happiness.

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The cards we send are called valentines. You can make your own cards or buy them in stores. Some cards are fancy. Others are funny.

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School classes may hang hearts and cupids in their rooms. They may have parties. Children give each other cards. Some schools have special plays that day.

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Many people bake heart-shaped cakes. There are heart-shaped cookies and candies too. You can wash it all down with pink punch!

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Valentines Day has been around for hundreds of years. Many people enjoy this day each year. Is it one of your favorite times?

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This Valentines Day, show you really care. Send some special people a special valentine. Give them a Caring Coupon.
- Decorate a sheet of paper with Valentines Day symbols. On it, write something you will do for the person. A coupon for your mother might say:

A coupon for your little brother might look like this:

A coupon for your grandmother might look like this:
Get the idea? Now make your own Caring Coupons for Valentines Day.
Spread some love and joy!

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BOOKS
Gibbons, Gail. Valentines Day Is.... New York: Holiday House, 2006.
Haugen, Brenda. Valentines Day. Mankato, Minn.: Picture Window Books, 2005.
Boonyadhistarn, Thiranut. Valentines: Cards and Crafts from the Heart. Mankato, Minn.: Capstone Press, 2006.