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Valentine’s Day in the Village is a sweet, small-community story about creating an event that brings everyone together for a great Valentine’s Day. I like how the story shows how one idea can have a big impact, as other people are inspired to participate, bringing everyone together. The story is a bit text-heavy, so it is well-suited for Preschool and Elementary students who are ready for a longer picture-book story. The illustrations are lovely and evoke the spirit of the holiday. Overall, this is a picturesque idea of creating a community event for Valentine’s Day. The backmatter contains a sugar cookie recipe and decorations that add further value to the story.