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What Is Valentine's Day?
"What is Valentine's Day?" Little Mouse wants to know. She, and every young child, will find out as Little Mouse prepares for this love-filled holiday. Lift the flaps to see Little Mouse make pretty heart-shaped cards and give them to her teacher, friends, family, and even the bunny next door. And best of all, there's a special Valentine for Little Mouse from those who cherish her most.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
16 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
About the author
Harriet Ziefert
706 books59 followersHarriet Ziefert grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University.
For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.
"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.
For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.
"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.
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February 3, 2021
This was very good introductory book. It explained the concept of Valentine’s Day and what it means to share the love. Wether that be with friends or family or an everyday person you see, it taught the audience what Valentine’s Day is about. However, in terms of a good plot, this book lacked that. It was very linear story line about Valentine’s Day with no conflict or resolution. The book followed the main character around making and giving Valentine’s to her friends. The illustrations and pop outs grabbed the attention of the audience, which was my favorite part. Again, it was a very good introductory book that I would recommend to kids under the Kindergarten age :))
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