Be My Valenslime
Valentine’s Day Book for Kids
Written by Kris Tarantino; Illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld
A hilarious and heartwarming picture book about a sweet little monster who really wants to celebrate a not-so-monstery holiday: Valentine’s Day.
Snoodle is an unusual monster. She loves candy hearts, fun parties, fuzzy kittens, fancy hats, sparkly stickers, and . . . valentines! There’s just one problem: Monsters don’t do Valentine’s Day!
And when Snoodle tries to throw a Valentine’s Day party for her monster friends, nothing goes right. Every attempt to show them what love looks like turns into monster mayhem! With each disaster, Snoodle tries to be patient and kind, and to not be rude or get easily angered. But if the party isn’t perfect, how can Snoodle convince the other monsters to be her Valenslime?
Debut author Kris Tarantino and New York Times bestselling illustrator Cori Doerrfeld bring to life a wonderful cast in this laugh-out-loud exploration of the true meaning of love.
Praise
“Children will enjoy this silly story and love to look through the vibrant, detailed illustrations. Educators will find numerous connections to makerspaces and creating Valentine’s art . . . There are powerful messages about the nature of love on almost every page.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
“[In] Tarantino’s chipper picture book . . . Doerrfeld’s gleefully frenetic depictions of party monsters and a slimy valentine creation get right to the heart of the matter, offering readers memorable images of love in action.”—Publishers Weekly
Look Inside the Book!
Free Valentine’s Day Activity Pack ❤️
Are you a parent, teacher, or librarian looking for fun activities to do with kids this Valentine’s Day?
Get ready for a monster-ific celebration of love with this fun activity pack featuring DIY slime recipes, a coloring page of Snoodle, and crafts for valentines!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Download available to US residents, 18 and older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Meet the Author and Illustrator
Kris Tarantino
Kris Tarantino loves Valentine’s Day cupcakes and cards—almost as much as she loves writing humorous, heartfelt stories for kids. Before becoming an author, she worked in marketing for companies that make fun products like toys, books, and balloons.
Cori Doerrfeld
New York Times bestselling illustrator Cori Doerrfeld illustrated the acclaimed picture book The Rabbit Listened, as well as popular books like Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story and The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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