- Paperback: 40 pages
- Publisher: Programs And Genres; New Ill edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0064436268
- ISBN-13: 978-0064436267
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 18.8 x 0.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 68 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Valentine's Day wasn't always a time for pink cupcakes and mushy greeting cards. Most scholars say this love-focused day leapt gleefully from the Roman holiday Lupercalia, a festival celebrated more than 2,000 years ago to mark the beginning of spring. After Christianity came to Rome, the Church decided to use this day to honor a priest instead. They renamed the holiday St. Valentine's Day, and scooted the date back to February 14. The Story of Valentine's Day, artfully illustrated by Susan Estelle Kwas, paints the history of this age-old occasion in a style and presentation that's as straight as a Cupid's arrow. Kids will learn about the mysterious character Valentine, how the tradition of the day spread to other countries, and when the very first valentine was written. If inspired, they can make their own old-fashioned valentines and sugar cookies with the instructions in the back! (Ages 8 and older)
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3Colorful new illustrations update this text first published as St. Valentines Day (Crowell, 1965; o.p.). In it, Bulla offers a cheerful explanation of one of our oldest and most mysterious holidays, and gives the history and customs associated with it. From ancient Rome, through Victorian England, and on to modern celebrations, the author provides examples of how love and friendship are expressed. Craft ideas and a cookie recipe are appended. The information is more compact and is presented with more energy than in Edna Barths Heart, Cupids, and Red Roses (Clarion, 1982). An attractive addition to holiday shelves that gives librarians something to offer primary graders besides Gail Gibbonss Valentines Day (Holiday, 1986).Jane Claes, T. J. Lee Elementary School, Irving, TX
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Red and pink hearts, flowers and chocolates, cupids and doves, cards and letters with sweet or silly sayings written on them-all these things mean it's Valentine's Day! Read the first page
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Red and pink hearts, flowers and chocolates, cupids and doves, cards and letters with sweet or silly sayings written on them-all these things mean it's Valentine's Day! Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Charming if not scholarly,
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This review is from: Story Of Valentine's Day (Paperback)
The author proclaims that St. Valentine's day is one of our oldest and most mysterious holidays, then reveals the speculations to its origins with the words "perhaps," "legends," "story," and "believed". Students looking for research will be disappointed, but those who just want to hear some possible explanations will be satisfied. No sources are cited, although Bulla says that there are church records for some information; he also cites Valentine's Day as the most popular day for weddings, and the busiest day for post offices, but offers no facts to support these claims. The illustrations are charming and energetic, mixing the traditional red, white and pink with purple, hot pink, blue, green and gold. Instead of delicate hearts and cupids, the endpapers are jazzy with an Escher-like dove carrying a heart in its beak. Design is consistent throughout with a full-page color illustration opposite text with a related border. The font is a bit spidery and wordy for younger readers. In spite of its shortcomings, the book remains a good source for those looking for old customs or games to celebrate the popular holiday. Appended activities include pinprick valentines, writing acrostic valentines, and baking cookies. The book itself can be a valentine gift for little ones.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Valentine's Day fun,
By A Customer
This review is from: Story Of Valentine's Day (Hardcover)
This book was wonderful. It gave a great explanation of how the story of Valentine's Day came about. It also had crafts and other fun stuff you could do in the back of the book. This book can teach the history and meaning/purpose of Valentine's Day in an interesting way. The pictures are wonderful. The bright colors add so much to the story. I would recommend this book in a hearbeat!
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4.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Valentine's Day fun,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Story Of Valentine's Day (Hardcover)
This book was wonderful. It gave a great explanation of how the story of Valentine's Day came about. It also had crafts and other fun stuff you could do in the back of the book. This book can teach the history and meaning/purpose of Valentine's Day in an interesting way. The pictures are wonderful. The bright colors add so much to the story. I would recommend this book in a hearbeat!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
not enough story,
By Mary Ann Craven - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Story Of Valentine's Day (Paperback)
Although in the description of this book, it says it is for 9 years and up, the official library review of it recommended it for K-3. I would disagree with that rating. I bought it with the intention of teaching why we celebrate Valentine's Day to my kindergarten class. However, the book is much more technical with lots of different information about Greek gods and old traditions. It is not really appropriate for five and six year olds...TMI. What I wanted was a story...something like the story of St. Patrick or the history of why we fill Christmas stockings with goodies...a good story the kids could take away from class, that would help them remember why the holiday is celebrated. I was very disappointed with the book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
easily understood history of Valentine's Day,
By Sue & Harley's Daughter - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Story Of Valentine's Day (Paperback)
This colorfully illustrated book gives a broad view of Valentine's Day that is easily understood by preschoolers and one which school-age children will also appreciate.
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