In this silly, interactive Valentine's Day story, a grumpy dog makes a surprising discovery about friendship as he tries to outwit an ornery kitten who has stolen his only valentine. Toddlers and preschoolers will have a blast tracing, making choices, and dancing to help Cocoa coax the kitten to cooperate in this funny board book.
With zany, minimalist art from illustrator Beth Hughes, and a good helping of silly antics, this delightful seasonal book will capture your littlest readers' imaginations and help them be a little less cranky and a little more loving this Valentine's Day.
Cocoa's Cranky Valentine is perfect for
- 2 to 6-year-olds, who will love participating in the story
- exploring friendships with those who are different from you
- fans of Press Here, There's a Monster in Your Book, and There's a Dragon in Your Book
- dog lovers and cat lovers or anyone whose heart melts at animal friendships
- reading aloud, and laughing along, at story time and bedtime
- a fun Valentine's Day surprise to enjoy year after year
If you enjoy Cocoa's Cranky Valentine, check out Cocoa's Cranky Christmas for the holidays.
Cocoa doesn't like holidays very much, but he just received his very first valentine for Valentine's Day, and he wants to know who sent it! But the new kitty in the house took it from him--which is soooo annoying. Can you help this cranky puppy convince Kitty to bring back his valentine?
