The Legend of the Valentine: An Inspirational Story of Love and Reconciliation (Legend of S.)

The popular story of Valentine--a person, not a card--retold for little ones ages 4 and under In this simplified version of The Legend of the Valentine, preschoolers learn about the faith and courage of the third century Christian, St. Valentine. The legend of Valentine is combined with a moving tale of hope and forgiveness during the Civil Rights Movement when young Marcus, an African-American boy, learns to forgive a classmate who is tormenting him. This edition contains the beautiful artwork of the original, but the story has been simplified for younger children.