A review by sillyrachie
The Ballad of Valentine by Alison Jackson

4.0

This picture book tells the story of a man who wants to ask his sweetheart to be his valentine but his messages keep getting thwarted. The postman can't find her address, the pigeon he trains ends up in Madagascar, and his Morse code message hits a blizzard. The best part about this book is that the reader sings it to the tune of "Oh My Darling, Clementine". The tune helps children remember the words, so they can sing along after hearing the story only a few times. This book makes for a great read-aloud and is enjoyable for children and adults.