Valentine's Day is the first fun day to celebrate after the official holiday season is over. Here are 10 Valentine's Day movies for kids and families. Of course, any of the Disney Princess movies would also work, but these are DVDs specifically about Valentine's Day.
1. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (DVD) (1975)
This classic and much-loved Peanuts story centers on the romantic yearnings of Charlie Brown. As Valentine's Day approaches, Lucy tries to get Schroeder to give her a card, Sally chases after Linus, and poor Charlie Brown dreams of getting just one valentine. Even Snoopy's mailbox is stuffed with those red heart-shaped cards--doesn't ANYONE love Charlie Brown? Also includes You're in Love, Charlie Brown and It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown. NR
2. Elmo Loves You! (2009)
Elmo has love on his mind, and who does Elmo love? -- You! Elmo wants to make a special card for someone he loves very much, but he is having trouble deciding what to put in the card. Elmo's good friends Rosita and Grover show Elmo they love him by helping him and by being his friends. Viewing children will learn about love and other emotions as they watch this lovable show featuring guest appearances by Trisha Yearwood, John Legend and R.E.M. NR
3. Winnie the Pooh - Un-Valentine's Day and A Valentine for You (DVD) (1999/1994)
This program contains two classic Winnie the Pooh stories, UN-VALENTINE'S DAY and A VALENTINE FOR YOU. In "Un-Valentine's Day," Rabbit pulls one of his usual tricks and bans valentines. "A Valentine for You" tells the story of the time everyone got worried that Christopher Robin had been bitten by the love bug. NR
4. Be My Valentine - Love, Barney (DVD) (2005)
A magical adventure with Barney and friends, as everyone is invited by the Queen of Hearts to Valentine Castle. There, the gang has fun with activities, making snacks, and fifteen songs. Kids will learn about Valentine's Day, colors, rhyming and more. Never seen on television. NR
5. BLUE'S ROOM: IT'S HUG DAY
This is a DVD from the Peabody award-winning Blue's Room (a spin-off of the popular Blue's Clues). It's a holiday of hugs in Blue's Room! Open your arms to everyone you APPRECIATE in this Hug Day play date filled with dance, heart-art, stories, pretend, and of course, hugs! NR
7. Clifford The Big Red Dog - King Clifford / Be My Big Red Valentine (2002)
Scholastic Entertainment brings you this DVD with two adventures with Clifford, the Big Red Dog, "King Clifford" and "Be My Big Red Valentine." Clifford's heart is as big as his body, and he never lets his best friends down. "Be My Bid Red Valentine" is often featured on PBS on or around Valentine's Day, and is considered a classic. NR
8. Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories (DVD) (2004)
This Valentine's Day inspired program contains some of Disney's best-loved animated short films starring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, Pluto, and other classic Disney couples. Combing the best of Disney friendship, love, and humor, this collection presents classic stories that fit any time of year and showcases the vintage "Pluto's Heart Throb." NR
9. Alvin and the Chipmunks - A Chipmunk Valentine (DVD)
Animated favorites Alvin, Simon, and Theodore return to the screen in Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Valentine. After Brittany rejects him, Alvin transforms into a chipmunk Casanova. Now Brittany can't resist him, and they go to the Valentine Ball together. Problems (and hilarity) arise when Alvin discovers that he's only Alvin--not the charming character he had imagined. This release also features three more episodes.











