5 Love Stories For Kids

What’s even more gross to your kids than bugs? Your epic love story. If you want to find the perfect love-themed read for your children this holiday, try one of these kid-friendly romances. Show them that love doesn’t always have to be “yucky,” even if they find yours to be.

Zombie in Love
If your kids think romance is “gross,” this might just be the perfect book for them. Mortimer is a lonely zombie who tries to get a date for Cupid’s Ball. Mortimer’s romance continues in the sequel, Zombie in Love 2 + 1.

The Tale of Despereaux 
In this book, by Kate DiCamillo, she introduces one of the most unlikely heroes in all of children’s literature - the miniature, floppy-eared mouse, Despereaux. This story is both heartbreaking and inspirational, and his chivalrous love is simply beautiful to read.

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
Sometimes, the greatest love stories are between two best friends. This early reader, tells four charming stories about a bond between a girl and her horse. Ultimately, they love each other in a way that only close friends could ever understand.

Princess Hyacinth 
This picture book follows a young princess forced to hide an unusual talent. Princess Hyacinth just can’t stop floating into the air, but when she finally decides to cut loose, a boy in love may be the only thing that can bring her back down to earth.

Shrek!
Steig’s tale of an ugly ogre searching for his even uglier bride is an imaginative classic, inspiring four animated films. Shrek decelerating the disgusting things that he finds attractive about his bride reminds children that everyone, no matter how they look, deserves to be loved.


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