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This Is Not a Valentine

By Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Fresh take on the holiday reflects down-to-earth friendship.

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This unique Valentine's Day-themed book offers an utterly fresh take on a holiday tradition that can sometimes seem too mushy and too commercial. This Is Not a Valentine makes clear how much the boy likes the girl but in very real, down-to-earth ways. It's the way best friends or sweethearts can feel: You're my favorite person to spend time with every day, and I appreciate what makes you special.

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