1 2 3 Valentine's Day

by Jeanne Modesitt, Robin Spowart (Illustrator)

It's Valentine's Day and Mister Mouse goes from house to house delivering Valentine gifts. From one little frog to ten little mice, Mister Mouse brightens everyone's day with two knocks on the door and a greeting of "Happy Valentine's!" Jeanne Modesitt's adorable counting book in rhyme is lovingly illustrated by Robin Spowart. The book also features simple, step-by-step instructions for making a Valentine's Day heart.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Counting, Fiction, Childrens, Holiday, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, with plenty of repetition to make it good for younger listeners. Personally, I found it a little wordy and unappealing, but the kids liked it, so there's that. The illustrations are soft and inviting, if not visually striking.

[Library To-Go · Rating 3 out of 5]

02/14/23 Little Leaners - JC

[Candice · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute counting book with lots of repetition for Valentine's Day. Each page starts with "Mister Mouse with the big red box Goes up to the door and gives two knocks." At the first house, he gives one little frog with a big bow tie a pink pie. At the second house, two round pigs appear, and so on. It's a sweet story with a good rhythm and rhyme. The illustrations look like they have been colored in by crayons, and at the end are instructions for making a Valentine heart.

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassie really loved this book. She loved counting with me as I read the pages and looking at the pictures. The pictures are not as colorful as other books we have read that is for toddlers. But, it's a cute book that is perfect for toddlers because of all the reparative through out the book. Cassie loved this book and would read it on her own in her own way. I thought the book could have a little more story-line but it was okay.

[Marge]

favorite for valentine's day - counting book

[Edna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute counting book for Valentine's Day showing Mr Mouse delivering valentines to friends and neighbors. Reads a little long for very young listeners, though.

[Hannah Cobb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like all counting books, this is a great way to involve your audience in your storytime. Modesitt's pink-and-red illustrations are fun and holiday themed.

[Landon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.9

[Leyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it. We enjoyed the repetitions, counting and knocking. My daughter was surprised Mr. Mouse was the parent of so many mice.

[Cian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread 2016 and still loved

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Used for valentine storytime. Nice options for participation with counting.

[Elizabeth Ashley]

I loved this simple counting book! Papa Mouse goes around and gives Valentine's gifts to the whole town, with counting and rhyme and repetition! Great read-aloud!