Heartwarming Audiobooks To Share With Kids This Valentine’s Day
by Kate Smith
Share heartwarming audiobooks with the children in your life this Valentine’s Day. These audiobooks celebrate various forms of love and are suitable for kids of all ages. Valentine’s Day provides an excellent opportunity to engage in social-emotional learning and explore the diverse relationships that shape our communities. Promoting self-esteem and self-love is another valuable focus for this holiday. Discover audiobooks that encompass these themes and lessons below!
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I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Celebrate family with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this Eric Carle series, adapted for audio! Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors different family members. Celebrate family love with audiobooks for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Brother, and Sister.
(Ages 2 - 5) -
A Cup of Love
In his first children’s book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that encourages relationship-building. The audiobook, narrated by Michael, his wife, and their eldest daughter, is a great conversation starter with kids about different kinds of relationships and how a spiritual relationship can strengthen our relationships with family and friends.
(Ages 3 - 7) -
I Am a Masterpiece!
Mia Armstrong reads the audiobook adaptation of her picture book, I Am a Masterpiece!. Mia, a young actress living with Down syndrome, is an outstanding example of loving yourself for who you are. Her bright and determined attitude shines through in the audiobook format. Perfect for caregivers and educators looking to build confidence and celebrate differences with their kids.
(Ages 4- 8) -
I Am Extraordinary
Following his first picture book, I Have A Superpower, NBA icon Stephen Curry coaches young listeners to celebrate what makes them unique. Teaching kids to love themselves is just as important as celebrating other kinds of love, and this audiobook read by an entire cast will help kids embrace their unique gifts.
(Ages 4 - 7) -
With Lots of Love
An inspired audiobook about immigration and family love, With Lots of Love is also available to listen to in Spanish: Con much amor. A young girl moves from Central America to the United States to build a new life but misses her family back in Central America. A great listen for family members living apart from loved ones and validating kids’ feelings about family separation and missing home.
(Ages 4 - 8) -
Sparkle
Perfect for fans of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! and From the Desk of Zoe Washington, this audiobook is about an aspiring influencer with alopecia learning to embrace herself and her new diagnosis. This middle grade story, perfect for tween listeners, also examines how complicated friendships in middle school can be and how relationships with our parents evolve as we grow up.
(Ages 8 -12) -
Mexikid
This animated full-cast audiobook adaptation of Pedro Martín’s graphic novel celebrates family. Young Pedro takes a hilarious road trip to Mexico with his very large family to bring his grandfather back to the U.S. Pedro’s big, lovable family and their adventures make for a great family listen.
(Ages 10 - 14) -
Lasagna Means I Love You
A heartwarming family drama perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, this audiobook is a love letter to food and found family. Mo enters foster care after the death of her grandmother and feels adrift. She asks everyone she meets to share their family recipes and stories. In the process, she learns she can be her own family and create her own traditions.
(Ages 8 - 12) -
All You Knead Is Love
All You Knead Is Love is one of my favorite middle grade stories of all time. It’s the definition of a comfort read: food, family, and healing. Follow 12-year-old Alba from NYC to Barcelona to escape her abusive father, finding new friends and a talent for baking bread while there. Can she save her beloved bakery and her family in the process?
(Ages 8 - 12) -
Friday I'm in Love
For fans of Becky Albertalli, Leah Johnson, and Julie Murphy, this feel-good story is a celebration of Black joy, queer pride, and romantic comedies. Mahalia decides to throw herself a coming-out party, but must deal with financial hardship, schoolwork troubles, and drama. Is this party over before it's even begun?
(Ages 13+) -
Salaam, with Love
Set during Ramadan, this contemporary teen romance follows Dua as she travels to New York City to spend the month with her family. It's a sweet romance perfect for tweens and young teens that explores family, faith, and first love. Heartfelt and hilarious, Mayuri Bhandari’s narration makes this audiobook even more relatable and entertaining.
(Ages 13+)
