From Reading Railroad Books comes this poetic celebration of Valentine's Day, based on Clement C. Moore's beloved Christmas poem. As a classroom engages inparties and games, a surprise visitor brings a Valentine's gift for the wholeclass! Full-color illustrations.
'Twas the night before Valentine's Day, and all through the town,

Children were busy, not making a sound.

They gathered their scissors, their glitter and glue,

Pink and red paper, and paint brushes, too....

"The Night before Valentine's Day" looks in on a house full of excited children, busily cutting out heart-shaped cards and writing silly Valentine rhymes. The next day at school is a day of parties and games -- and even a surprise visitor bearing a special Valentine gift for the whole class!