Relates the history and describes the customs of this holiday from its beginning in Roman times to the present. Includes directions for making a paper valentine and sugar cookies.

"The text for this book was first published in St. Valentine's Day ... written by Clyde Robert Bulla and illustrated by Valenti Angelo in 1965"--T.p. verso. Ages 7-10. "The text for this book was first published in St. Valentine's Day, a Crowell Holiday Book ... in 1965"--T.p. verso.