Puppet Play: A sweet, whimsical book by Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak, A Kiss for Little Bear , inspires this puppet show about Grandma Bear, who sends her Little Bear a kiss with the help of several animals.

• Saturday at 11 a.m.
• Parr Library,
• 6200 Windhaven Parkway, Plano
• Free

Crafts From The Heart: Kids can make gifts for their favorite valentines at all area Michaels stores this weekend.

• Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon
• All area Michael's stores
  
• Kids ages 3 and older can decorate a Valentine’s Day frame
• Decorating supplies are free with purchase of wooden frame ($1 apiece) while supplies last.

Valentine’s Books: Local author Linda Dowdy will read and sign copies of her new board book, All Kinds of Kisses , and Suzanne Roberts, will help kids make Valentine’s crafts and lead a Valentine’s singalong. songs. There will also be a reading of Ruby Valentine Saves the Day.

• Saturday Feb. 12 at 11 a.m.
• Barnes & Noble at Creekwalk Village
• 801 W. 15th St., Plano.
• Free

~Dallas Morning News