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Want to find the perfect children's picture book to celebrate Valentine's Day? You're in luck, because when it comes to the subject of love, there's no shortage of new titles from which to choose. Check out the following list for suggestions.

"When an Elephant Falls in Love," by Davide Cali, illustrated by Alice Lotti

What does an elephant do when he falls in love? He behaves foolishly, of course. He hides when his beloved appears. He leaves flowers on her doorstep but runs away after he rings the doorbell. He writes letters he never sends. He grieves that she isn't aware of his existence. In other words, an elephant acts a lot like a human being. There's plenty in this new picture book to charm both children and adults.

"XO, OX: A Love Story," by Adam Rex, illustrated by Scott Campbell

What do you do when the object of your affection rebuffs you? Repeatedly? Do you give up and move on? Or do you persist? Well, if you're a huge-hearted but slow-witted ox who's in love from afar with a gorgeous, high-maintenance gazelle, you keep writing her letters. And you sign them "XO, Ox." Gazelle may be able to resist Ox's clumsy romantic overtures, but readers won't. Written in letter form, this new picture book is as sweet as it is entertaining.

"Lucky Lazlo," by Steve Light

Lazlo buys a red flower for a girl starring in a production of "Alice of Wonderland." He plans to give it to her before the play begins, but a cheeky cat steals the flower and leads Lazlo on a merry chase through the theater, where the cast and crew busily violate every theatrical superstition known to man. Will bad luck derail Lazlo, or can he rise above it? The author's note at the end of the book details each of the well- and lesser-known superstitions referenced in the story. "Lucky Lazlo" is a fun choice for the theater nerds in your life.

"What Color Is a Kiss?" by Rocio Bonilla

Monica likes to paint, and she's painted everything from ladybugs to bananas. But she's never painted a kiss, because she doesn't know what color to use. Red, like spaghetti? Green, like a crocodile? Yellow, like honey … and honeybees? It's hard to know when you've never painted a kiss before. Fortunately, Monica has a special somebody (Mom!) who can help her decide.

"That's Me Loving You," by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Teagan White

"That shimmering star? That's me winking at you. That drifting cloud? That's me thinking of you." In this tender story, a young reader is encouraged to look at the natural world and feel a mother's love there, whether the two of them are together or apart. The book's repetitive, rhythmic language makes it a nice choice for reading aloud.

"Here Comes Valentine Cat," by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Claudia Rueda

Cat dislikes Valentine's Day because valentines are mushy. And even if he did like the holiday, the absolute last creature Cat would give a valentine to would be the annoying new dog next door who keeps tossing bones and balls over the fence. What's a grumpy cat to do with a neighbor like that? Rueda's simple line drawings enhance Underwood's good-natured text.

"Plenty of Love to Go Around," by Emma Chichester Clark

Turnabout is fair play in "Plenty of Love to Go Around," which looks at the same situation as "Here Comes Valentine Cat" from a canine point of view. Everybody loves Plum the dog — even the neighbors. He's special, they tell him. But if he's so special, then why did the kids next door bring home a new cat? A cat that everyone fusses over? A cat that isn't afraid of dogs? A cat that follows Plum wherever he goes? For heaven's sake, can't a cat tell when he's not wanted? Humor and heart combine to make this book a likable choice for Valentine's Day — or any day.

"I Will Love You Anyway," by Mick Inkpen, illustrated by Chloe Inkpen

Speaking of dogs, what do you do with a puppy that nips your fingers, steals your shoes and refuses to "sit" (let alone "stay") on command? Can a person figure out how to love a dog like that anyway? Readers of all ages will no doubt recognize their pets (and themselves) in this affectionate look at our ability to forgive and forget.

"Heart to Heart," by Lois Ehlert

With her trademark paper cutouts, Ehlert has created a boldly colored, "punny" valentine rebus for children and their parents to puzzle over. Its small size (just right for little hands) is one the book's most appealing features.

"Everything I Need to Know About Love I Learned From a Little Golden Book," by Diane Muldrow

Not all picture books are for written for children. The popular "Everything I Need to Know" series by Diane Muldrow is an excellent example of titles aimed primarily at an adult audience. While the sentiments are predictable ("Love can be complicated or as easy a summer breeze") the collection of familiar and beloved illustrations by artists like Eloise Wilkin, Gustaf Tenggren, Mary Blair and Tibor Gergely will particularly appeal to Baby Boomers.