Ballad of Valentine Author:Alison Jackson Reviewers and readers really loved this hilarious and pitch-perfect Valentines Day picture book, set to the familiar rhythms of "Clementine." Alison Jackson, author of the Thanksgiving favorite I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie, cleverly replaces the heroine of "Clementine" with a dreamy girl named Valentine who keeps missing w... more »hats right in front of her nose: the love letters being sent her way by a smitten admirer. Brought to life by the larky illustrations of Tricia Tusa, this silly and sweet tale is perfect for little valentines as well as grown-up sweethearts.« less