The Valentine Express
PreSchool-Grade 2–On Valentine's Day, Minna shares cards and goodies with her classmates. As she and her brother walk home, they talk about their day. Worried that their neighbors might not receive any valentines, they formulate a plan to make cards for them. The story is illustrated with vibrant cut-paper collages in brilliant colors. The characters are all rabbits in various shades of brown, tan, and gray. Wallace has incorporated the history and meaning of the holiday into the narrative and presents examples of celebrations around the world. Directions for making Minna and Pip's creations–a flag with a butterfly, a heart mobile, and a tic-tac-heart game–are depicted in the text and artwork, and readers will be inspired to make their own versions. This exciting and beautifully illustrated book is a fine addition to holiday collections.–Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.