Valentine’s Day Just Got a Lot More Fun (and a Lot More Heart)

By Kat La Mantia | January 12 2026 | AllBlogChildren'sGeneral

From Highlights

Classroom parties. Snowy afternoons. The annual scramble to make valentines that feel a little more special than a candy-and-card combo. Valentine’s Day is packed with sweet moments—and plenty of “what do I do with them now?” downtime, too.

That’s where Highlights comes in. These Valentine’s-ready activity books turn the holiday into screen-free, confidence-boosting fun: kids can puzzle, color, craft, and create something they’ll want to keep (or share).

For kids who love classic Hidden Pictures with a festive twist, Valentine’s Hidden Pictures Puzzles to Highlight is a perfect grab-and-go pick. With 300+ objects to find, white-on-black scenes that “glow” as you color, and an included pink highlighter, it’s the kind of low-mess activity that feels like a treat.

Want maximum wow-factor? Neon Valentine’s Day Hidden Pictures Puzzles brings the bright. This travel-sized book is filled with fluorescent Hidden Pictures scenes—Valentine’s dances, classroom parties, heart-shaped cookies, and more—plus an included metallic marker for finding and coloring hundreds of hidden objects.

If your Valentine loves making and gifting, Scratch-and-Play Valentine’s Hidden Pictures is a total hit: 10 double-sided valentines with scratch-off designs on one side and a Hidden Pictures puzzle on the other—plus a wooden stylus and built-in storage to keep everything together. Kids can scratch one to share and keep one for themselves (finally, a Valentine that doesn’t get tossed by dinner).

And because Valentine’s Day isn’t just about hearts—it’s about friendship and kindness, too—Friendship Day! A Sticker & Activity Book is an easy add for kids who love stickers, crafts, and guided activities. With 32 puzzles, 4 press-out crafts, and 90+ stickers, it builds social-emotional skills through play (sharing, gratitude, taking turns… all the good stuff).

Don’t forget the littlest Valentines (and the grandmas who love them most). Grandma’s Little Love Bug is a touch-and-feel crinkle board book made for snuggling: sweet rhymes, bright illustrations, and even space for a personalized dedication—perfect for baby’s first Valentine’s and a keepsake gift for Grandma.

Valentines Book for Kids 6 and Up
9781684376537
A perfect Valentine’s Day gift for young puzzlers, this Hidden Pictures collection offers a unique puzzling experience!This Valentine’s Day book for kids combines the fun of coloring with highlighters and the enduring popularity of intricate Hidden Pictures puzzles.
$6.99 US
Dec 17, 2019
5-3/5 x 8-3/10
Paperback
32 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 6-9 years

Bright Neon Hidden Pictures Book Filled with Valentines Day Puzzles, Heart-Shaped Surprised and Hundreds of Objects to Find
9781639623518
Neon Hidden Pictures puzzles make a unique Valentine’s Day gift for kids ages 6-9!This travel-sized Valentine’s Day activity book is filled with engaging, fluorescent Hidden Pictures puzzles, and it includes a metallic marker for finding and coloring over 385 hidden objects.
$7.99 US
Dec 09, 2025
5-3/5 x 8-3/10
Paperback
32 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 6-9 years

Interactive Valentines Day Fun with Scratch-Off Designs, Hidden Pictures Puzzles and Cards for Kids to Create, Share and Enjoy
9781639620883
Get ready to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day scratch-off book!Kids ages 6 and up can scratch off their own messages and solve puzzles on 10 valentines. Each double-sided card features a colorful scratch-off design on one side and a Hidden Pictures puzzle to solve on the other. With two cards of each design, kids can scratch one valentine to share and one to keep!
$7.99 US
Dec 26, 2023
5-3/5 x 8-3/10
Paperback
10 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 6-9 years

Social Emotional Learning and Friendship Activity Book with Puzzles, Games, Stickers and Crafts to Build Empathy and Social Skills for Kids 4-8
9781639620760
Jump into the world of activities and characters that celebrate one of life's most important skills: how to be a good friend. Packed with 32 puzzles, 4 press-out crafts, 90+ stickers, and more, each activity instills kindness and compassion through the power of play.
$9.99 US
Jan 13, 2026
8-3/8 x 10-7/8
Paperback
48 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 4-8 years

Touch-and-Feel Baby Crinkle Book Filled with Rhymes and Snuggle Moments, Keepsake Gift and Read-Aloud Fun for New Grandmas, Nanas, Gigis and Mimis
9781639623525
Celebrate Grandma’s unconditional love!This delightful board book captures the special bond between a new grandma and her grandbaby with bright, humorous illustrations and engaging rhyming text. Perfect for reading aloud, it’s designed to be held in one hand while snuggling a baby with the other. With space for a personalized dedication on the back cover, it can double as a keepsake card for a baby shower or birthday. This baby crinkle book will make a cherished gift that’s baby-tested and parent-approved!
$9.99 US
Dec 09, 2025
7-1/2 x 9
Board Book
12 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 0-3 years