The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever Paperback by Brenda Ferber; Illustrated by Tedd Arnold

Product Details

• Publisher: Puffin Books (2015-12-22)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 40 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780147517098
• Item Weight: 175.77 grams
• Dimensions: 8.56 x 11.0 x 0.15 cm

A fresh, funny Valentine's Day book for cootie- and candy-lovers alike—illustrated by picture book favorite, Tedd Arnold!


Leon has a crush. A let-her-cut-in-line-at-the-water-fountain kind of crush. And he's got the perfect valentine. But this valentine has no intention of getting caught up in any romantic conspiracy. "Love is yucky, kid! Valentine's Day is all about CANDY!" the card yells at Leon, before leaping out the window and running away, leaving Leon to chase it across town, collecting kids along the way. Saying "I love you" has never been so yucky or so sweet.


"...a boisterous, just-sweet-enough comic caper."—The New York Times  

About the Author

Brenda Ferber (www.brendaferber.com) is a mom of three and the author of two novels for children: Julia's Kitchen and Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire. She lives in Deerfield, Illinois. 

Tedd Arnold (www.teddarnoldbooks.com) has written and/or illustrated about 70 children's books, including two Geisel Honor winning Fly Guy titles, the popular Parts series, and the Edgar Award winning novel Rat Life. He and his wife, Carol, have two grown sons.