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Little dino learns big love in love-themed board book.
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What's the Story?
In TINY T. REX AND THE PERFECT VALENTINE, Tiny decides he wants to make a valentine for his best friend Pointy. He gets right to work using paper, scissors, glitter, and glue—but the valentine doesn't turn out the way he hoped it would. That's no problem for Pointy, who reassures Tiny that he has "the perfect Valentine already": Tiny himself.
Is It Any Good?
Sweet gestures rule in this quick, heartwarming story that shows a dinosaur persevering through the challenges of attempting to bring an artistic vision to life in the form of the perfect valentine for a friend. The simple text goes a long way, especially when paired with Jay Fleck's bright, friendly illustrations, and the positive messages of the book land beautifully.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why Tiny decides to make a valentine for Pointy in the first place. How does this show gratitude?
Tiny makes a few mistakes while he's making the valentine, yet he keeps trying. Why is persevering like this important?
When Tiny tells Pointy that he doesn't have a valentine to give him, Pointy is compassionate toward him. What do you notice about Pointy's response on the last page?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Jay Fleck
- Genre : Board
- Topics : Animals ( Dinosaurs ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Gratitude
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Chronicle Books
- Publication date : December 29, 2020
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 2 - 4
- Number of pages : 18
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : January 29, 2026
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