Name: The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever
Price: 8.99 USD
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Author: Brenda Ferber
ISBN: 9780147517098

A fresh, funny Valentine’s Day book for cootie- and candy-lovers alike—illustrated by picture book favorite, Tedd Arnold!

Leon has a crush. A let-her-cut-in-line-at-the-water-fountain kind of crush. And he’s got the perfect valentine. But this valentine has no intention of getting caught up in any romantic conspiracy. “Love is yucky, kid! Valentine’s Day is all about CANDY!” the card yells at Leon, before leaping out the window and running away, leaving Leon to chase it across town, collecting kids along the way. Saying “I love you” has never been so yucky or so sweet.

“…a boisterous, just-sweet-enough comic caper.”—The New York Times

Even boys will fall in love with this valentine!

Leon has a crush. A let-her-cut-in-line-at-the-water-fountain kind of crush. And he’s got the perfect valentine. But this valentine has no intention of getting caught up in any romantic conspiracy. "Love is yucky, kid! Valentine’s Day is all about CANDY!" the card yells at Leon, before leaping out the window and running away, leaving Leon to chase it across town, collecting interested kids along the way.

Here is a hilarious take on the holiday that boys love to hate, the most complex holiday of them all. Saying "I love you" has never been so yucky or so sweet.

Praise for The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever

“Get ready to enjoy a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced adventure involving a secret crush, a runaway valentine with an attitude and lots of candy.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“With its creative story line and upbeat writing, this picture book is a must for holiday collections.”—School Library Journal

“Navigates the palm-sweating sweetness of first love with tenderness, humorously echoed by Arnold’s nervy graphics.”—Publishers Weekly

“…a boisterous, just-sweet-enough comic caper.”—The New York Times

Accolades for Tedd Arnold

I Spy Fly Guy! - Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
Rat Life - Edgar Award Winner and Children’s Book Sense Pick
Hi! Fly Guy - Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
Axle Annie – Smithsonian Notable Book of the Year
Parts - Parents Magazine Best Children’s Books
No More Water in the Tub! – IRA-CBC Children’s Choice
Green Wilma - IRA-CBC Children’s Choice and Parents’ Choice Spring’s Finest Picture Books
No Jumping on the Bed! - IRA-CBC Children’s Choice

ISBN9780147517098

Published onDec 22, 2015

Published byPuffin Books

Pages40

Dimensions11 x 8-1/12

Age Range3-7 years

GradePreschool – 2

Reading LevelLexile: 550L

ISBN9781101655672

Published onDec 06, 2012

Published byDial Books

Pages32

Age Range3-7 years

GradePreschool – 2

Reading LevelLexile: 550L

The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever

Age Range: 3-7 years

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By Brenda FerberIllustrated by Tedd Arnold