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Top 10 Valentine's Day Movies for Families and Kids

By Carey Bryson, About.com

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)

Be My Valentine, Charlie BrownPhoto © Warner Bros.
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
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2. Elmo Loves You! (2009)

Elmo Loves YouPhoto © Sesame Workshop
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)

Winnie the Pooh: Un-Valentine's DayPhoto © Disney
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
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4. Be My Valentine - Love, Barney (DVD) (2005)

Barney: Be My ValentinePhoto © HIT Entertainment
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

Blue's Room: It's Hug DayPhoto © Nick Jr.
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
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6. Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends - Happy Heartwood Day (DVD) (2005)

Miss Spider (voiced by Brooke Shields) is the loveable head of the household in happy Sunny Patch, who creates a motley family by taking in a host of orphaned bugs. IN Sunny Patch, "Happy Heartwood Day" is a day to show how much you care. This DVD contains eight warm and fuzzy homespun tales. NR
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7. Clifford The Big Red Dog - King Clifford / Be My Big Red Valentine (2002)

Clifford Be My Big Red ValentinePhoto © PBS
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
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8. Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories (DVD) (2004)

Minnie & Mickey's Sweetheart StoriesPhoto © Disney
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
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9. Alvin and the Chipmunks - A Chipmunk Valentine (DVD)

Chipmunks ValentinePhoto © Paramount Home Entertainment
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.
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10. Family Circus - A Special Valentine (VHS) (1978)

This special is only available on VHS, but it's worth mentioning considering the popularity of the cartoon. The excitement of Valentine's Day reaches a fever pitch as the kids, Billy, Dolly, Jeffy and PJ all try to outdo each other's Valentine card to their parents. In the end, everyone learns the true meaning of love. NR
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