My Furry Valentine

How do animals say "Be my valentine"? Bees say it with flowers, seagulls by walking on the beach wing in wing, and cows with "moooosic." Die-cuts and flaps throughout reveal animals expressing their love in the cutest ways.

Publishers Weekly

Animals demonstrate different ways of saying “Be my Valentine” in this small, gift-size offering. Die-cuts and flaps add an interactive dimension to gentle verse. Ladybugs “say it with spots,” in the shape of hearts; a pack of wolves says it by howling at the moon; and, behind a fence, two cows play banjo and tambourine, making “beautiful mooooosic.” Crocodiles say it “with smiles,” while a flock of birds flies “thousands of miles... to be home together.” Kids and adults alike should find the book's whimsy infectious. Ages 4–up. (Jan.)

Deborah Zemke has illustrated more than 30 books for children and adults, including picture books, activity books, cookbooks, and business guides. She is also the designer of two illustration fonts for the International Typeface Corporation. She lives and works in Missouri.