Welcome to Everhart — a medieval town alive with creativity, kindness, and glowing heart-shaped lanterns during the beloved Festival of Hearts.
When four curious friends uncover a glowing golden card hidden inside an ancient chest, they’re whisked away into a world where imagination holds real power.
What they find will change everything — because they’ve just stumbled into the legend of the very first Valentine card.
With the help of Eleanor, a young artist with a dream to capture the meaning of love and friendship, the children enter the Queen’s grand challenge to design a card that celebrates unity and creativity. But when jealousy sparks and their creation is stolen, they must rely on courage, teamwork, and heart to protect what truly matters.
Every great creation begins with a spark—and in Everhart, that spark lives inside four brave friends and a young artist whose heart shines brighter than any lantern. Get to know the dreamers who changed Valentine’s history forever.
🎨 Eleanor – The Artist with a Heart Full of Hope: A creative dreamer who believes every masterpiece begins
with love. Her art reminds us that true beauty comes from the heart.
🪶 Thomas – The Loyal Helper: Gentle, steady, and kind, Thomas proves that loyalty and kindness can be the
greatest magic of all.
🌟 Lila – The Curious Dreamer: Full of wonder and questions, Lila shows that every great idea begins with
curiosity.
⚙️ Finn – The Inventive Thinker: Clever and imaginative, Finn sees possibility in everything—and learns that
the best ideas come from the heart.
💫 Amara – The Brave Protector: Fierce and loyal, Amara reminds us that real courage means protecting what
—and who—you love.
👑 The Queen of Hearts – The Keeper of the Festival: Wise and kind, the Queen of Hearts challenges
Everhart’s artists to capture the spirit of love—sparking the creation of the first Valentine card.
The First Valentine Card is more than a holiday tale — it’s a heartwarming adventure about creativity, courage, and connection. Readers of all ages will fall in love with its timeless message: that true art is born from love, and the greatest masterpieces come from the heart.
Through beautiful storytelling and magical world-building, this book celebrates:
💖 The power of teamwork – how unity and friendship conquer jealousy.
🎨 The beauty of creativity – the magic of self-expression and imagination.
👑 The spirit of the season – kindness, connection, and the origins of Valentine’s Day.
✨ Emotional growth – how forgiveness and hope can mend even the most broken hearts.
Heartwarming Valentine’s Day stories for kids
Middle-grade fantasy adventures filled with friendship and teamwork
Tales that explore art, creativity, and emotional expression
Beautifully illustrated stories with meaningful life lessons
The magic of medieval festivals, glowing lanterns, and timeless traditions