L-O-V-E spells: a short paean to kids’ books.

L is for lions, so scary or so meek,
O is for owls, whether or not they speak;
V is for violence we’d all like to avoid,
and E is for excellent, the books we’ve all enjoyed.

Whether in chapters, with pictures or not,
The books that we love all share a special spot;
So share the love that words can weave with children far and near,
And give your love a Valentine that's made of BOOKS this year!

(a little late for valentine’s day, but nonetheless!)

A great classic book for kids, or the young-at-heart:  Mercer Meyers’
Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-a-Zoo, a book that will always, always (for some mysterious reason) remind me of my little sister Sara, who celebrated her Valentine’s birthday yesterday.

What do you love about children’s books???  And what children’s books do you love to share with the kids who are most special to you?