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Bobby and the Big Valentine

Illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
10.38"W x 10.31"H x 0.36"D   | 15 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Dec 10, 2024 | 32 Pages | 9780593659779
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD660L | Fountas & Pinnell J
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In this charming debut picture book, a young boy makes the biggest, most sparkly valentine that he can for his crush. But how will his grand gesture be received?

Fall in love with Bobby and Eddie in this sweet story about Valentine's Day and sharing how much you care!


"From the day they’d met, and every day since, it had always been Bobby and Eddie—Eddie and Bobby."

Bobby and Eddie do everything together, and that's the way they both like it. But when Bobby starts to have feelings for Eddie beyond friendship, he knows he needs to reveal them—and Valentine's Day is the perfect time! He crafts a valentine fit for someone as special as Eddie, his favorite person. But how will Eddie react when Bobby reveals his crush?

Timmy Woitas's tender, relatable text matched with Addy Rivera Sonda's appealing and emotive illustrations make this a perfect pick for Valentine's Day!
"This is a charming queer read-aloud, ideal for Valentine’s Day or at any time of year. Demonstrates the courage of following your heart." —Kirkus Reviews

"This bright story’s appropriately bighearted ending may well have readers confidently grabbing glitter and glue." —Publishers Weekly

"A delightful and meaningful read that celebrates the power of friendship, self-expression, and the magic of childhood." —School Library Journal
Timmy Woitas grew up in Western Pennsylvania but now lives in New York City. By day, he works as a publishing professional. By night, he is asleep. He aims to write the queer-centered stories he wished for when he was a kid. Bobby and the Big Valentine is his picture book debut.

Addy is a children's book illustrator who loves color, learning, and exploring ways in which we could build kinder and more interdependent communities. She has illustrated many beloved titles, including The Invincible Girls Club, Strong Mama, and Cutiecorns.

Classroom Activities for Bobby and the Big Valentine

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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In this charming debut picture book, a young boy makes the biggest, most sparkly valentine that he can for his crush. But how will his grand gesture be received?

Fall in love with Bobby and Eddie in this sweet story about Valentine's Day and sharing how much you care!


"From the day they’d met, and every day since, it had always been Bobby and Eddie—Eddie and Bobby."

Bobby and Eddie do everything together, and that's the way they both like it. But when Bobby starts to have feelings for Eddie beyond friendship, he knows he needs to reveal them—and Valentine's Day is the perfect time! He crafts a valentine fit for someone as special as Eddie, his favorite person. But how will Eddie react when Bobby reveals his crush?

Timmy Woitas's tender, relatable text matched with Addy Rivera Sonda's appealing and emotive illustrations make this a perfect pick for Valentine's Day!

Praise

"This is a charming queer read-aloud, ideal for Valentine’s Day or at any time of year. Demonstrates the courage of following your heart." —Kirkus Reviews

"This bright story’s appropriately bighearted ending may well have readers confidently grabbing glitter and glue." —Publishers Weekly

"A delightful and meaningful read that celebrates the power of friendship, self-expression, and the magic of childhood." —School Library Journal

Author

Timmy Woitas grew up in Western Pennsylvania but now lives in New York City. By day, he works as a publishing professional. By night, he is asleep. He aims to write the queer-centered stories he wished for when he was a kid. Bobby and the Big Valentine is his picture book debut.

Addy is a children's book illustrator who loves color, learning, and exploring ways in which we could build kinder and more interdependent communities. She has illustrated many beloved titles, including The Invincible Girls Club, Strong Mama, and Cutiecorns.

Additional Materials

Classroom Activities for Bobby and the Big Valentine

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)