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Valentines Are the Worst!

by Alex Willan Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS YOU

A goblin’s case against Valentine’s Day

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A goblin’s case against Valentine’s Day

Gilbert the Goblin has little patience for Valentine’s cards, hugs, or anything else he considers mushy; tacos rank higher on his list. His plans are disrupted when a squad of cupids sets its sights on him with heart-tipped arrows. The holiday premise gives this picture book a comic clash between Gilbert’s resistance to romance and the cupids’ enthusiastic mission, within a series built around unlikely friendships between strange creatures.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy goblin and cupid characters.
  • Young readers looking for a humorous Valentine’s Day picture book.
  • Families seeking a holiday story about friendship and affection.

Themes

Valentine’s DayResistance to romanceFriendshipHumor

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Book overview

An unsuspecting Gilbert the Goblin finds himself in the crosshairs of cupids and their heart-tipped arrows in the hilarious latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends.

Who needs valentines? Not Gilbert the goblin! There's no time for cards and hugs and all that mushy malarky with far more important matters at hand--like, uh...eating tacos. When Gilbert bumps into a squad of cupids bent on showering him with love arrows, he runs for his life!

This is clearly proof that valentines are the worst! Can Gilbert avoid the trappings of the holiday or will love find a way?
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