Valentine's Day is coming to Yonder Creek, and this year, everyone is taking part in a very special tradition!
Each friend secretly chooses a name and has one important job: do something kind for that person without telling them who did it.
When Ohno picks Tender the Turtle, he has a problem.
He doesn't know Tender very well!
Ohno is determined to create the PERFECT Valentine, but what should he make? A giant heart? A mountain of candy? A hundred tiny Valentines? With a little help from Pal, Ohno realizes that maybe the perfect Valentine isn't about making something big at all.
Maybe he just needs to pay attention.
As Ohno begins noticing Tender, he discovers the little things that make her special. She cares for birds. She helps others without being asked. She enjoys making things. And she loves daisies.
But while Ohno is learning about Tender, something mysterious is happening to him.
His snowy walkway is cleared.
His favorite snack appears on his doorstep.
And when his backpack strap breaks, someone secretly fixes it and leaves behind a tiny paper heart.
Ohno has a Secret Valentine, too!
At first, Ohno and his friends are determined to solve the mystery. But soon Ohno realizes that discovering who is helping him isn't nearly as important as finding a meaningful way to show Tender that she matters.
When Valentine's Day finally arrives and the Secret Valentines are revealed, Ohno is in for one very big surprise!
Ohno and the Secret Valentine is a warm and playful Yonder Creek adventure about friendship, kindness, belonging, and the wonderful things that can happen when we slow down and notice the people around us.
Perfect for young children ages 3-5, this story gently reminds little readers that Valentine's Day isn't only about candy, cards, or fancy presents. Sometimes the very best Valentine is a thoughtful act, a helping hand, or simply letting someone know:
YOU MATTER TO ME.
The fun continues after the story with a Valentine's Kindness Challenge that encourages children to practice kindness themselves, plus a colorful Valentine's Find-It activity filled with hidden objects to discover.
Join Ohno, Pal, Ready, Figure, Moxie, and Tender for a sweet Valentine's Day adventure in Yonder Creek-where little acts of kindness can make a BIG difference. ¿¿
