Nancy Skarmeas

In only 200 words, author Skarmeas tells the story of how Valentine's Day came into being. In simple words that every child can understand, here is the story of the kindly Valentine who cared for the children of Rome, who prayed for a miracle for a blind child, and who is remembered each February 14.

From churning homemade ice cream to pitching old iron horseshoes, recapture yesteryear's memories in this lovely collection of thought-provoking photography, songs. poems and prose. Filled with vintage photographs and overflowing with reflections on the good old days, Remember When brings the best of the past together in one beautiful volume.

The story is properly told. The artwork could be nicer, but it is probably enjoyable enough for the girls.

Little boy visits his grandfather's farm where he is shown the progress of a special jack-o-latern being grown just for him. Sweet story and nice illustrations.