When Hippo asks her friends to be her valentine, they all refuse because she is different.

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

A little boy gives Valentines out to friends, family, and members of the natural world.

A child shares his love with his family, but saves his most special valentine for Jesus.

Tomorrow is February 14 and Hippo is looking for a valentine! But all of the animals she asks--Leopard, Dolphin, Butterfly, Elephant, and more--have an excuse as to why they aren't a good match for Hippo. Will Hippo ever find the valentine that's right for her?

It's the sweetest holiday of the year! Celebrate love and Valentine's Day with card-making, tasty treats, and more in this installment of Natasha Wing's best-selling series. Join in on all of the colorful fun, and then come along to school the next morning for a day of parties and games!

A collection of children's books on the subject of Valentine's Day.