This unique alternative to stuffed animals and sweets makes baby’s first Valentine’s Day all about shapes, including Valentine favorites like hearts, balloons, and flowers. "Simple and amiable."  - Kirkus Reviews , January 1, 2017 Barbara Barbieri McGrath  has written over twenty books for children, including  The Little Gray Bunny ,  The Little Red Elf ,  The Little Green Witch , and many bestselling math concept books. Her love for writing, children and making learning fun was the inspiration for her first children's book,  The M&M Brand Counting Book , which sold over 1 million copies. She lives in Natick, Massachusetts. Peggy Tagel's  bright, colorful cutpaper illustrations have been reproduced for a variety of products, including cards, gift wrap, children's books, and magazines. She illustrated all seven books in the First Celebrations series. She lives in North Port, Florida. Look! Someone brought three balloons. They are shaped like hearts.