Looking for a more Catholic approach to Valentine’s Day? Check out this brand new for 2026 picture book from Sophia Institute Press!

Your Valentine is a beautiful book both in its art and its message. Discover the true legend of Valentine: a Catholic bishop who died defending marriage. In a time when marriage was forbidden by the Roman Emperor, Valentine secretly married young Catholic couples. Imprisoned, he healed his jailor’s blind daughter. He wrote encouraging messages to other believers from prison. His heroic witness to both marriage and friendship earned him the title of the saint who died for love.

I really appreciated how author Anthony DeStefano highlighted Valentine’s witness of the goodness of married love, friendship, and charity. What a great alternative to the secular fixation on crushes!

This lovely picture book is the perfect way to share the true story of Valentine this Valentine’s Day with your family or friends. My kids and I will certainly be reading it!

You can buy it directly from Sophia Press through my affiliate link: Your Valentine

Or you can buy it through my Amazon affiliate link (as an Amazon affiliate I earn a small fee at no additional cost to you): Your Valentine

Check out some of my other favorite Catholic picture books on my list Good Catholic Books for Catholic Preschoolers and Kindergartners !

Disclaimer: I recevied a copy of “Your Valentine” from Sophia Press in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.