Member Reviews
Helen M, Reviewer
Night Night, Valentine is yet another wonderful story for young children written by Amy Parker and illustrated by Virginia Allyn. Just like the other books in this series, this books is short and sweet with beautiful pictures that will grab the attention of the young child. This story follows a panda family as they decorate, pick flowers, make cookies and make hearts. I just love this story, it will be perfect to read to the grandchildren for Valentine’s Day. The pictures are so nice, and once again those little mice are blended into the beautiful pictures. The story is the perfect length to keep the little child’s attention, especially with finding things in the pictures. This is a great story to help the little child learn ways to give love to others, whether it be by writing notes, allowing their mom alone time or snuggling with dad. While all these things are great to give, a hugs is the best gift of all before bed. When I noticed this book was available on Netgalley, I knew I had to have it as a special treat to read to my grandchildren this Valentine’s season. I thank the publisher and NetGalley for offering this complimentary ebook. This is my honest review. |
This book felt like “Goodnight moon” meets gratitude. It was such a beautiful story about family and taking the time to appreciate what matters with practical applications for the kiddos who read it and heartwarming wisdom for the parents, too. With beautiful illustrations and poetic stanzas, it’s a perfect Valentine’s Day book to add to your rotation and make a new family tradition. Five stars! *I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.* |
Night Night, Valentine by Amy Parker is an adorable tale of a panda family who is getting ready to celebrate Valentines. This book shows how to celebrate the many things we love and how we can celebrate loved ones with notes, treats, and hugs. It does have a dose of religion in it and discusses God's promises filling up the sky as they fill up His book. I was unaware that there was a religious element and was hoping it would be a cute Valentine book to use in the classroom, but it would not be appropriate in many classrooms. |
Leslie H, Reviewer
Night, Night, Valentine is a cute book by Amy Parker that shows kids how they can celebrate Valentine's Day. Night, Night, Valentine gives kids some ideas on what they could create and give to others for Valentine's Day. It would be a sweet book to read to the kids in your life for Valentine's Day! Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book! (This review is also on GoodReads.) |
Reviewer 623008
Night Night, Valentine by Amy Parker is a sweet, little, picture book to enjoy this Valentine's Day! For one, the illustrations in this book are colourful and fun! They make you enjoy reading the story and make it more engaging. We have our panda friends setting up for Valentine's Day - there's decorating, smiles and fun to go around. They end up saying "Night, Night" to a lot of different things throughout the book. There is a pinch of religion in this book, so buyer beware if you don't want to bring up God to your young ones. Overall, this is cute and engaging book to read for children zero to four years old. Three out of five stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. |
This is a lovely and sweet book. It is an easy way for children to see all the things to be thankful for and the illustrations are lovely. |
This is a cute book with a. good message to say thank you and goodnight to all the things we love-regardless of the season. The illustrations are vivid and the pandas are so cute. I liked the repetition of the "night night" but was confused on why the characters were saying good night in the middle of the day according to the illustrations. It was nice to see the panda children stop to thank their parents especially the mother. Overall this has a great message. |
Melissa B, Reviewer
This is an absolutely adorable story with beautiful illustrations for young children about Valentine’s Day and the love we have for our family. |
I read this to my 2 year old son, and he loved the vivid pictures. After each page, he would really take the pictures in and tell me what he saw. The book is simple and has a great story to it! |
Night Night, Valentine by Amy Parker is absolutely charming. It follows the adventures of a family of panda bears with cameos of a family of mice as they are preparing for Valentine's Day, The panda bear family tell multiple items "night, night" after completing the associated activities. As a busy mom, I especially loved the page where the mother's were recognized. It says "Even mommies need a break from everything they do - I'll run a big 'ol bubbly bath to tell her I love you. Night, night Mommy." I would be remiss if I did not mention the absolutely adorable illustrations. The illustrator has created sweet and lovable panda bears with great attention to detail to keep little ones engaged. My fifteen year old daughter was here during bedtime routine reading for her four year old brother. She kept pointing out things to him. This book truly has details that will continue to make it a favorite long after the holiday has passed. Your little ones will reach for it again and again. The book will keep little ones engaged with the colorful illustrations and repetition of saying "night, night." My almost four year old was enthralled. Plus, outside of Valentine's day the ideas work well to recognize and say good night to all the things kids love. Including, God who all love stems from. I was provided a free advance reader copy from Thomas Nelson Children's in exchange for my honest review on Net Galley. The opinions shared in this review are my own. |
This is a cute story for kids. It gives them projects to do for Valentines Day. It also gets them to appreciate the people and things in their life. The illustrations are really good. |
This was a very enjoyable book! Very cute! I read this to my son last night and I liked how the book would include little "goodnights" throughout. |
Vicky Z, Educator
This is a cute story for Valentine’s Day, similar to Goodnight Moon. Young children would probably enjoy it. It does reference love from above and God, so just be aware of that. Beautiful illustrations. |
This is an adorable story that has such cute pictures. With a message of love this is the perfect gift for any little one. |
A sweet book that is perfect for reading during valentine’s day! the artwork is adorable and the story is sweet. *Thanks Netgalley and Thomas Nelson: CHILDREN'S for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review* |








