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A Book of Loves

Name: A Book of Loves
ISBN: 9781665987943

Hardcover – Picture Book, January 6, 2026

Cynthia Rylant

Beach Lane Books · Hardcover · January 6, 2026

Reading lane: Valentine's Day

Dog Stories Baby Animals Valentine's Day children

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Little Things, Big Love

A gentle picture book finds the shared affection tucked into everyday favorites.

Come here for

Cats, dogs, and children loving their own small pleasures
A warm, simple landing on what they all love

Expect

A sweet celebration of the often-overlooked things that bring joy
An affectionate picture-book mood without a complicated detour

Book Details

Authors: Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: January 6, 2026
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Valentine's Day · Baby Animals
Reading lane: Valentine's Day

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Publisher Categories

Introductions to Concepts
Family Stories
New Experiences

About This Book

Celebrate the small, often overlooked things that cats, dogs, and children love in this sweet and gentle picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant. Cats love boxes and windows and toys…and other things. Dogs love sticks and biscuits and puddles…and other things. Children love bubbles and cake and stories…and other things. But what do they all love? Love.