First published 2015
Gerry sits at her desk, carefully crafting Valentine cards for each of her school friends. She thinks about what makes each person special as she decorates their cards, celebrating the unique qualities she sees in them. Her excitement builds as she imagines sharing these heartfelt creations with her classmates. But when Valentine's Day arrives, Gerry discovers she left her folder of cards at home. Standing empty-handed at school, she faces a problem that threatens to ruin her plans to show her friends how much they mean to her. Gerry must find a creative new approach to express her appreciation for the people she cares about. This story from the mother-daughter writing team explores how children navigate disappointment and discover that the most meaningful gestures come from genuine care for others.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, heartwarming
32 pages · Library Binding · Turtleback Books