Ruby Valentine plans to host a grand Valentine's Day party at her mountaintop house. But a blizzard keeps her guests at home. Ruby and her trusty parrot, Lovebird, decide to take the party into town and learn an important lesson about celebration. Full color.

Laurie Friedman is the author of the popular Mallory series, The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair series, and many award-winning picture books. She lives in Florida.