Valentine’s Day is about more than exchanging candy with kids or chocolates with a partner; it’s also a chance to slow down and connect as a family. Valentine’s Day Cartoons create an easy, low-pressure way to celebrate the holiday while sharing meaningful moments with your kids. Whether you’re planning ahead for February 14 or celebrating on the day, these animated stories blend humor and heart with lessons in friendship, kindness, and empathy.
Many Valentine’s Day cartoons also address more complex emotions kids may experience, such as feeling left out, managing expectations, or learning how love manifests in different ways. Through playful storytelling and familiar characters, children can explore these ideas in a way that feels safe and relatable.
As a parent, I view these Valentine’s Day cartoon episodes as natural conversation starters. They open the door to talking about emotions, relationships, and real-world situations, while also offering a nostalgic opportunity to share cartoons you may have loved growing up with the next generation. I’ve included age recommendations for each show and where you can watch each episode.
Where To Watch Note: Some streaming services may list episodes in a different order or split episodes into multiple parts. I suggest searching by episode name if the episode isn’t located in the same position I have noted. Streaming availability and age recommendations in this guide reflect platforms commonly used by families in the United States. International availability may vary by region due to licensing.
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975)
Charlie Brown, unfortunately, never receives a Valentine from his friend group. Despite the impending pessimism of the holiday, he tries to maintain optimism that maybe he will get one Valentine this year as he waits by his mailbox. One of the most endearing scenes is watching Snoopy act like Cupid and a plunger going on to Charlie Brown’s head.
Meanwhile, Linus has a small crush on Miss Othmar because of the way she calls his name while taking roll. He goes to buy her a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Sally warns him against falling in love with a teacher. In the end, Miss Othmar goes on a dinner date with her boyfriend, breaking Linus’s heart. Charlie Brown receives a used Valentine rather than the one he anticipated from the Little Red-Haired Girl.
Important Lessons “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” Teaches Children: Sadness is a normal feeling in response to unexpected events. Even on holidays, not everything goes as planned: Charlie Brown received a used Valentine instead of a genuine one. Reframe your mindset to embrace the positives while accepting the negative occurrences.
Also, you may not be loved by others in the way that you expect, like when Linus didn’t receive the same love back from Miss Othmar. However, you should always know that others love and value you in special ways regardless.
Age Recommendation: 3 years and older
Where To Watch Charlie Brown And “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown”: Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002)
Charlie and the gang are up to their own Valentine’s Day shenanigans. He wants to be the Little Red-Haired Girl’s Valentine, but he is also having trouble defending her from a bully. Just like the 1975 Valentine’s Day cartoon special, Charlie Brown sits in front of his mailbox waiting for Valentine’s. Linus persuades Charlie Brown to get the Little Red-Haired Girl’s number. When he gets it, he accidentally dials Marcie’s phone number instead. Peppermint Patty is there with Marcie, and she gets on the phone, jumping to the conclusion that Charlie Brown is inviting her to the Valentine’s Day dance.
Meanwhile, Sally chases Linus around, attempting to persuade him to like her back. Lucy dreams about how she wants Schroeder to give her chocolates and kisses for Valentine’s Day. Eventually, Peppermint Patty, Marcie, and Charlie Brown dance together. They get annoyed that he didn’t have a limo or make it a romantic time. In the end, Charlie Brown is sad he didn’t get to dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, but at least a little happy that he received a Valentine’s letter.
Important Lessons “A Charlie Brown Valentine” Teaches Children: Sometimes Valentine’s Day and other holidays won’t go according to plan. As disappointing as that feels, it’s okay for everything not go as expected. Try to be grateful for the positive things that happen while taking the setbacks with a grain of salt, so they don’t dampen a good mood. Misunderstandings and mixed signals are normal parts of relationships as people learn how best to communicate their feelings to one another. Being honest and kind with a willingness to try is what truly matters.
Age Recommendation: 3 years and older
Where To Watch Charlie Brown And “A Charlie Brown Valentine”: Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
Valentine’s Day From SpongeBob SquarePants (Season 1, Episode 16a)
SpongeBob and Patrick celebrate Valentine’s Day by attending a local carnival. Patrick is anticipating his gift from SpongeBob, which Sandy is trying to launch into the sky with clams. The gift is delayed for takeoff, leaving Patrick upset as other fish in the sea thank SpongeBob for the Valentines they received from him. Despite chaos ensuing from Patrick’s temper, he’s happy to see the giant heart-shaped balloon with his picture on it soaring up high. He bites into the chocolate, which coats the entire carnival grounds in the gooey substance.
Important Lessons “Valentine’s Day” Teaches Children: Holiday gifts can sometimes get delayed. Don’t take it as a personal attack if someone doesn’t give you an anticipated gift right away. Sometimes, the giver needs more time to ensure the gift is at its ultimate best for the recipient. Impatience and assumptions can turn a fun day into unnecessary conflict. Take a deep breath and live in the moment. That way, you will feel surprised when you do receive that much-anticipated gift.
Age Recommendation: 5 years and older
Where To Watch SpongeBob SquarePants And “Valentine’s Day”: Amazon Prime Video
Winnie The Pooh: A Valentine For You (1999)
It is Valentine’s Day, and Pooh and the gang think that Christopher Robin has come down with “the smitten,” as Owl explains it. It is described as a lovesickness once the smitten overcomes the infected individual. Tigger, Rabbit, and friend sing about what it means to be bitten by the smitten and feel a lovesickness you can’t quite shake. Pooh thinks it can be cured with a trip to the doctor, but then they all find a lightning bug that they think will make Christopher Robin feel better. Instead, Pooh lets go of the lightning bug because he feels Christopher Robin is happy as he is. Christopher Robin places handmade cards in all his friends’ mailboxes throughout the Hundred Acre Wood, showing his friends that he did not forget about them.
Important Lessons “Winnie The Pooh: A Valentine For You” Teaches Children: Customized cards are one special way to show family and friends you care on Valentine’s Day. No matter how often or minimally someone may come around, this loved one still considers you important in their heart. Jumping to conclusions about why they aren’t around will only make you feel more anxious until they come again. Reassurance and kindness can ease the worries of individuals who are worried about how important they are to someone they love. Small, thoughtful actions truly help to show someone that you care, whereas grand gestures aren’t always needed.
Age Recommendation: 2 years and older
Where To Watch Winnie The Pooh And “Winnie The Pooh: A Valentine For You”: Disney+
The Berenstain Bears’ Comic Valentine (1982)
Brother receives Valentine’s throughout the day in Bear’s home mailbox and in his hockey locker from Honey Bear. However, he doesn’t know it is her sending the letter because this Valentine’s is signed as “Your super secret admirer”. He tries to put it out of his mind as he prepares for an important Bear Country Cousins game that could lead to the championship game to meet the Beartown Bullies. However, he becomes more distracted as he wonders who is sending him these letters. Meanwhile, Papa wants to do something extra special for Mama to show his love this Valentine’s Day. Sister is on a mission to act like Cupid and give Big Paw a Valentine, as he has never received one before.
This is one of the Valentine’s Day cartoons I watched for the first time while putting together this list. I was a ’90s baby, so I didn’t watch much of The Berenstain Bears. I was more into Blue’s Clues, Oswald, and Little Bear as a five-year-old in 1999. However, I love discovering old favorites from different decades that resonate just as strongly today as they did during their original air date.
Important Lessons “The Berenstain Bears’ Comic Valentine” Teaches Children: Sometimes people are too afraid to reveal who they are when showing their emotions. This tactic could be to protect themselves from rejection while allowing their feelings to be known to the other person. Also, showing someone you care, especially an individual who doesn’t have a big support system of family and friends (like how Sister Bear sent a Valentine to Big Paw), is special and genuine. The recipient would truly appreciate this act of kindness.
Individuals in relationships may sometimes feel they have run out of ideas to show their significant other they care. However, meaningful expressions of love don’t have to be grand or expensive to matter. They just have to come from the heart while staying true to themselves.
Age Recommendation: 4 years and older
Where To Watch The Berenstain Bears And “The Berenstain Bears’ Comic Valentine”: YouTube
Pink Love From Pinkalicious & Peterrific (Season 1, Episode 27a)
Pinkalicious observes her friends during school to learn what they absolutely love so she can incorporate her findings into customizable Valentine’s presents for them. She’s excited to handmake collages for each of her friends to give as Valentine’s Day gifts. The main issue Pinkalicious is facing is determining what Nate loves to include in his collage. She discovers Nate likes marbles and includes an orange marble from home in his Valentine. Pinkalicious faces an even bigger problem when she drops her handmade Valentine’s she worked so hard on for all her friends in the mud. She reframes her mindset and puts all of the Valentines together in one big heart shape to show off her creations to her friends.
Important Lessons “Pink Love” Teaches Children: Thoughtful gift-giving starts by examining what your friends and family prefer. Intention and effort matter more than the perfect gift. Resilience and creativity can surface from thinking outside the box to create a memorable gift. Instead of giving up when a gift breaks or doesn’t come out the way you thought, put on your thinking caps and figure out how it can be fixed to still be meaningful to the gift recipient.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 7 years
Where To Watch TV Show Name And “Episode Name”: PBS Kids and YouTube
I Love You Penny Proud From The Proud Family (Season 1, Episode 15)
Penny walks to school with her friends, discussing what they received for Valentine’s Day. They discover someone painted “I Love You, Penny Proud” on the side of their middle school. Mr. Carson suspends Penny and her friends until someone comes forward with information about the vandal. Sticky hacks the school system so parents don’t know their children are suspended.
Penny leads a reconnaissance mission to see who the mystery graffiti artist is. Johnny McBride, a boy in a wheelchair, was revealed as the perpetrator. He expresses his romantic feelings for Penny, and she becomes his girlfriend. Johnny starts bullying Penny during the family ski trip. She breaks up with him when they return home.
Important Lessons “I Love You, Penny Proud” Teaches Children: Illegal actions don’t need to be done to capture someone’s attention. Rather than using graffiti, write a letter or tell them in person about your feelings. Also, someone shouldn’t be given special treatment because of having a disability. This individual may become mean or entitled if they continue to receive this special treatment.
Age Recommendation: 8 to 14 years
Where To Watch The Proud Family And “I Love You, Penny Proud: Disney+
The Cupid Effect From Kim Possible (Season 4, Episode 4)
Ron is getting used to having a Valentine this year now that he is dating Kim. He has to quickly figure out a special date idea now that his best friend is his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Wade invents a love machine to help him win Monique’s affection after he develops feelings for her. Señor Senior and Junior see Wade using the love machine on Monique and plot to steal it from him. Senior and Junior kidnap Monique to make Wade surrender his love machine. Junior’s singing at a concert causes all the girls to fall in love with him, so it’s up to Ron and Wade to stop the shenanigans. Ron and Kim end the day with a Valentine’s date at Bueno Nacho.
Important Lessons “The Cupid Effect” Teaches Children: It’s best not to force love or manipulate a person’s feelings. Attempting to control someone’s emotions can lead to unintended consequences. True relationships are rooted in authenticity, honesty, mutual respect, and being yourself. A genuine connection with a significant other doesn’t need lavish accommodations to thrive. Doing the “oldie but a goodie” routine like Kim and Ron did for their Valentine’s date at Bueno Nacho enhances memories shared while making new ones at the same place.
Age Recommendation: 7 to 13 years
Where To Watch Kim Possible And “The Cupid Effect”: Disney+
It’s Love Day From Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (Season 2, Episode 8a)
Daniel attends school during Love Day as there is so much excitement in the air. I find it cute that Love Day is this show’s version of Valentine’s Day. Everyone is exchanging gifts to show, in their own way, how much they love their colleagues. Daniel receives an unsigned card and is unsure who sent it. After asking all his friends and Teacher Harriet about it, Grandpere shows up at the end of the school day to tell Daniel that he was the mysterious gift giver.
Important Lessons “It’s Love Day” Teaches Children: Everyone has a different way to show that they care about someone they love. While some individuals prefer to give a gift directly to a special person and make it clear it’s from them, others prefer the element of mystery and surprise. These additional factors make the discovery of the true sender more meaningful when the recipient has done some thought and searching. It can be difficult to keep a surprise until it is time to reveal it, but the special moment is truly worth the temporary mystery.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 6 years
Where To Watch Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Name And “It’s Love Day”: PBS Kids, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video
The Valentine’s Day Problem From Peg + Cat (Season 2, Episode 10b)
Peg and Cat both realize they don’t have a Valentine’s present for each other at the beginning of the episode. They quickly make Valentine’s for one another. The mathematical girl and her kitty friend have to figure out how to fill the different-shaped chocolates inside the gift boxes. They match the shapes of each chocolate to the slots within the box. Fairytale figures like Romeo and Juliet and Momma and Poppa Bear, as well as Peg’s grandparents, come to the fun Valentine’s party. Ramone and Roxanne (the R&R band) come to entertain the occasion. Everyone dances and has a good time with their perfect partner.
Important Lessons “The Valentine’s Day” Teaches Children: Kids learn about colors, shapes, and symmetry as Peg and Cat make their Valentine’s presents. They demonstrate how folding paper and cutting half of a heart forms a full heart when unfolded. They count to 20 when they hear about 10 couples attending a party. Youth problem-solving and reasoning skills, as the characters discover on their own, how to match the chocolates to the slots in the gift boxes. The episode highlights matching, sorting, and trial-and-error in a fun, educational way.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 6 years
Where To Watch Peg + Cat And “The Valentine’s Day Problem”: PBS Kids and YouTube
My Fuzzy Valentine From WordWorld (Season 2, Episode 1a)
Dog and Ant prepare for Valentine’s Day. Sheep decides to make a Valentine for Bear. She attempts to write a song for Bear with Fly’s help, but the rhymes aren’t lining up how she wants them to. Sheep seeks Pig and Monkey’s advice, but she still feels discouraged until she finds the perfect ending herself: “Valentine heart.” Fly and Sheep create a heart-shaped Valentine, and Sheep presents it to Bear at the party, making him happy with the song and the gift.
Important Lessons “My Fuzzy Valentine” Teaches Children: It’s natural to want to create the perfect gift for a special friend. Effort and creativity matter more as one persists and stays determined to see the project through to create an awesome gift idea. A handmade or written gift, especially for a special someone, is more thoughtful and meaningful than a purchased gift. The thoughtfulness and effort put into creating the gift matter more to the recipient than the present itself.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 6 years
Where To Word World Name And “My Fuzzy Valentine”: PBS Kids and YouTube
Love, Bug From WordWorld (Season 1, Episode 1b)
Frog is excited to wake up on Valentine’s Day to give Bug a Valentine’s heart. Bug is so inspired when he receives this thoughtful gift from Frog that he wants to make something special for someone, too. The pair works together so Bug can learn to write all his friends’ names by first tracing their letters before freehanding them. Bug doesn’t reveal until the Valentine is finished that the special gift is actually for Frog. The friends share an embrace for a delightful ending to one of these cute Valentine’s Day cartoons.
Important Lessons “Love, Bug” Teaches Children: Sometimes the best gifts are the ones from the heart that show true thoughtfulness and care. Patience and practice in learning new skills can help someone create something meaningful for somebody they care about. Taking turns giving and receiving strengthens friendships. Even small, handmade gestures have a huge, emotional impact on recipients.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 6 years
Where To Watch TV Show Name And “Episode Name”: PBS Kids
Valentine’s Day From Little Bear (Season 4, Episode 5a)
Little Bear is making a heart-shaped bear-themed Valentine for each of his friends. He hides a special pink heart with flowers on it inside a cookie jar before going out to see his friends. Throughout the episode, Little Bear tries to discover who his secret admirer is who left a Valentine in the Bear family’s mailbox. They all tell him that they didn’t make him that Valentine and give Little Bear what they made for him. He comes home to Mother Bear, reporting that he didn’t find the secret admirer, and asks for a cookie. She discovers the special Valentine Little Bear made for her, and they reveal to each other that they are one another’s secret admirers.
Important Lessons “Valentine’s Day” Teaches Children: Love and appreciation can be shared in simple and thoughtful ways. A secret admirer scavenger hunt is one of the most creative and cost-effective ways to show someone how much you care. Valentine’s Day is more than exchanging gifts with family and friends. It’s much more about the joy felt when someone expresses how much they care using the special gesture they choose.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 6 years
Where To Watch Little Bear And “Valentine’s Day”: Paramount+ and Treehouse Direct on YouTube
Hugs And Witches From Cyberchase (Season 2, Episode 1)
Hacker captures and traps Dr. Marbles and Lady Ada Lovelace in a time machine to send them to prehistoric times during this Valentine’s Day adventure. The Cybersquad—Matt, Inez, Jackie, and Digit—go to rescue them, solving math-based challenges along the way. Lady L. helps the Cybersquad to stop the countdown just in time and free Dr. Marbles and Lady L. from the time machine. Buzz and Delete’s experience foiled plans from a dinosaur’s interference. The Cybersquad goes home to finally celebrate Valentine’s Day. Matt, who usually dislikes Valentine’s Day, secretly makes a Valentine’s for Inez and Jackie. They each kiss one of his cheeks at the same time, leaving Matt crazily embarrassed.
Important Lessons “Hugs And Witches” Teaches Children: Teamwork and perseverance can help to overcome problems. Using your skills, even math and logic, can uncover solutions to any situation with high stakes. Thoughtful gestures and small acts of appreciation help your loved ones to feel highly cared for. Even if you dislike a holiday, keep an open mind and create a gift for the closest people in your life.
Age Recommendation: 7 to 12 years
Where To Watch Cyberchase And “Hugs And Witches”: PBS Kids and YouTube
Happy Halentine’s Day From Nature Cat (Season 1, Episode 11a)
Valentine’s Day approaches quickly for Hal. While he intended to purchase gifts for his friends and mother, he forgot. When he learns that the holiday’s consumerism causes unnecessary waste, he is at odds with himself in deciding what to do. He discusses his issue with his friends, who help him take a different approach to gift-giving this Valentine’s Day: creating handmade gifts from natural materials. This gives Hal newfound motivation, and he successfully creates something for everyone on his list.
Important Lessons “Happy Halentine’s Day” Teaches Children: It’s easy to purchase something and give it to a loved one for Valentine’s Day. However, it takes more specialized effort and customization to handmake a gift. Using your resources to create a personalized card, toy, or gift for a loved one makes the gesture more meaningful. Remaining environmentally conscious during gift-giving is another layer of social responsibility that can make both the giver and the recipient feel proud.
Age Recommendation: 4 to 8 years
Where To Watch Nature Cat And “Happy Halentine’s Day”: PBS Kids and YouTube
Love Day From Blue’s Clues (Season 6, Episode 2)
Joe greets viewers at the beginning of the episode as he receives a Valentine from a secret admirer. Mr. Salt, Paprika, and Cinnamon join Joe as they explore different ways to communicate and share love with family and friends. Throughout the episode, they see how individuals can still love each other even when they are angry with one another. Blue features a Skidoo segment in which the meaning of true love is revealed. There is also a Blue’s Room segment where Blue talks to Cinderella about unknown facts, such as whether she married the prince in her story or not.
Important Lessons “Love Day” Teaches Children: Love can be communicated in plenty of ways through a hug, expressing it verbally, or handmaking a gift, even on a holiday like Love Day, which is much like Valentine’s Day. Helping someone when they are overwhelmed is one of the many special ways to communicate love without making a grand gesture. Love isn’t compromised if you are mad at a family member, friend, or significant other. There are various relationship challenges that can cause individuals to become angry with one another. However, what matters more is how these people resolve conflicts to address these issues and return to normal.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 6 years
Where To Watch Blue’s Clues And “Love Day”: Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video
What I Like About Blue From Blue’s Clues And You (Season 2, Episode 10)
This is the remake of “Love Day” from the original Blue’s Clues cartoon. Josh and Blue celebrate Love Day. They create a Love Day card together. Later in the episode, Blue skidoos into the card to see all the hearts inside. They help people with different concerns. A female heart plays catch with Josh and Blue. They help a sad male heart that is grieving the loss of his dog. Another heart is frustrated that his picnic supplies flew away, so Josh and Blue help him as well. Meanwhile, Slippery Soap finishes Love Day cards for all his friends.
Important Lessons “What I Like About Blue” Teaches Children: Love Day—a holiday much like Valentine’s Day—celebrates love in all its forms. Love for others you haven’t met can also be expressed by helping them in passing during your day. Showcase your morals and goodwill by always being willing to lend a helping hand and be a good neighbor, as Mr. Rogers taught us. Also, exploring stories and characters, such as Cinderella, encourages curiosity and reflection on how love and care are expressed in everyday life.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 6 years
Where To Watch TV Show Name And “What I Like About Blue”: Amazon Prime Video
Cherish Is The Word From WordGirl (Season 3, Episode 10a)
Classmates are preparing for Valentine’s Day in Miss Davis’s class. Tobey wishes to give Scoops a Valentine’s Day card. Victoria Best disrupts the class when she steals the class’s Valentines, which they worked hard to create, in exchange. Tobey challenges Scoops to a duel to try to determine WordGirl’s Valentine. WordGirl steps into the fight to save Scoops. At the end of the episode, Scoops admits that the Valentine was actually for Violet and not for WordGirl. Victoria Best’s jealousy only gets worse when she manipulates robots to chase after WordGirl. The superhero works hard to stop the robots, restore order to Miss Davis’s classroom, and return the Valentines to all the students.
Important Lessons “Cherish Is The World” Teaches Children: Misunderstanding and jealousy can cause unnecessary conflict. Honesty and communication is essential for maintaining strong relationships while handling any misunderstandings. Celebrating special occasions with thoughtfulness rather than competition makes these times more meaningful rather than chaotic. True heroism comes from helping others, maintaining fairness, and ensuring everyone feels included and appreciated.
Age Recommendation: 5 to 11 years
Where To Watch ” WordGirl And “Cherish Is The Word”: PBS Kids and YouTube
Pick Your Friends From Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That (Season 1, Episode 20a)
Nick and Sally are working on decorating a card to give to the Cat for Valentine’s Day. They disagree on how to decorate it, each with different ideas. Cat witnesses their problem and takes Nick and Sally to Sheldon, a tortoise with much wisdom about friendship. Sally and Nick learn that Sheldon’s best friend is the total opposite, and they both still find ways to get along. They use what they have learned to reach an agreement on how to decorate the card for Cat.
Important Lessons “Pick Your Friends” Teaches Children: Friends don’t have to be exactly like one another to get along and enjoy each other’s company. Sometimes the most vast differences bring friends together and make the time they spend more engaging and special. Differences in ideas and morals are natural in a friendship. However, maintaining mutual respect and understanding of each other’s views is important for demonstrating how much you value your loved one and for ensuring these relationships thrive.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 7 years
Where To Watch Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That And “Pick Your Friends”: PBS Kids, Pluto TV, Fandango at Home, and Tubi (all for free)
Valentine Daze From 101 Dalmations: The Series (Season 1, Episode 17)
Dearly Farm is prepping for Valentine’s Day. Rolly, Cadpig, Lucky, and Spot notice that Roger is not acting like himself. He is creating a song for Anita, and he is having trouble finding the best hiding place for it. In an unfortunate turn of events, Scorch the ferret steals the gift as the Dalmatians try to protect it and delivers it to his owner, Cruella. Cruella gets jealous and begins stealing Valentine’s gifts across town. The Dalmatians team up to retrieve Roger’s Valentine while giving Cruella thoughtful gifts to teach her kindness to soften her heart. In the end, Roger’s Valentine arrives rightfully at Anita, and Nanny is simply delighted to receive Horace’s Valentine cake. Cruella ends up celebrating Valentine’s Day with her pet, Scorch.
Important Lessons “Valentine Daze” Teaches Children: It’s difficult to create a special surprise for someone you love and keep it secret until the moment you give it to them. It doesn’t matter the size or extravagance of a gift. Thoughtfulness and heart outweigh flashy details in gift-giving. Even those with a hard heart should receive kindness on special holidays like Valentine’s Day, as everyone deserves love and care.
Age Recommendation: 5 to 10 years
Where To Watch 101 Dalmatians: The Series And “Valentine Daze”: Disney+
Keen On Keane From The Powerpuff Girls (Season 4, Episode 11a)
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup notice that Ms. Keane and Professor Utonium are singles. They set them up on a romantic date for Valentine’s Day. It’s an instant hit, and the pair start spending more time together rather than handling their daily duties. Ms. Keane is more focused on making sure her makeup looks perfect for the Professor. At home, the Professor spends less time with his girls and working on his science experiments because he’s so love-crazed over Ms. Keane. At one point, the couple hogs the Powerpuff Girls’ hotline, and the Mayor is unable to reach the girls to handle a monster attack on the city. The Professor and Ms. Keane realize what they’ve done and end their relationship. Even Ms. Keane’s cat, Valentino, plays a small heroic role in the end.
Important Lessons “Keen On Keane” Teaches Children: Well-meaning actions, like setting up two people on a date, can have consequences as their relationship evolves. As they delve into the honeymoon phase of the relationship, they may be so focused on each other that they forget about their other responsibilities and the people around them who need their attention. Hence, it’s important to balance relationships with responsibilities and connections with other family members and friends for better harmony. Stay attentive to your duties and commitments while also honoring your relationships and familial connections.
Age Recommendation: 6 to 12 years
Where To Watch The Powerpuff Girls And “Keen On Keane”: HBO Max
Love Struck From The Fairly OddParents (Season 3, Episode 4)
Timmy meets with Cupid in Fairy World and discovers that Tootie is destined to be his Valentine. He’s annoyed because he was hoping that Trixie would be his Valentine instead. Despite Cupid’s foresight, Timmy attempts to woo Trixie anyway. When Tootie tries to express her feelings for Timmy, he lashes out at her and wishes that all girls didn’t exist. Cosmo and Wanda grant the wish, dividing the city into “Himmsdale” and “Hersdale,” thereby weakening Cupid, as there is no love between boys and girls.
Realizing the error of his ways, Timmy fixes his bad wish by restoring love in the universe by making men and women fall for each other. Trixie falls for Timmy, but he rejects her. He chooses Tootie instead, using a love arrow on himself to truly fall for her.
Important Lessons “Love Struck” Teaches Children: Love isn’t about status or popularity. Chasing someone because of how many people admire them can blind you to who really cares about you. Forcing love isn’t the answer to getting what you want. If someone doesn’t have feelings for you, they can’t be made to return them. Kindness and empathy matter, especially to those who actually care for you. Hence, dismissing or mocking their feelings can cause real emotional pain.
Age Recommendation: 5 to 12 years
Where To Watch The Fairly OddParents And “Love Struck”: Paramount+
Love Potion #976/J From The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (Season 2, Episode 10)
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Jimmy is observing the different couples in his age group. Others around Jimmy inform him it is only a matter of time before he falls in love as well. He tries to develop a pheromone to incorporate into an anti-love vaccine so that the love bug doesn’t proverbially bite him. An accident involving the experiment exposes Carl and Sheen to the pheromone, causing them to fall in love with the first woman they see. Jimmy falls for Cindy, Carl starts loving Jimmy’s mother, Judy, and Sheen falls head over heels for Libby.
Jimmy gets humiliated when he admits his love for Cindy and endures rejection. Cindy agrees to a date anyway, and then Jimmy realizes his feelings may be artificial. The pheromone wears off during their date, and he admits what happened to Cindy, which deeply hurts her. Carl pursues Judy continuously while causing chaos and discomfort. Sheen awkwardly courts Libby with over-the-top gestures.
Important Lessons “Love Potion #976/J” Teaches Children: Feelings for someone can be artificially created. It’s more authentic when these emotions are genuine and felt in the heart. Infatuation for someone is not the same as true love. An obsession with someone or something isn’t healthy and should be addressed to move on. Examine your true feelings for someone before committing to them to minimize hard feelings from misunderstandings.
Age Recommendation: 6 to 12 years
Where To Watch The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius And “Love Potion #976/J”: Paramount+
Dancing With My Shell From My Life As A Teenage Robot (Season 2, Episode 11)
Dr. Wakeman, Jenny’s mother, forbids her from attending the Valentine’s Day school dance, much to Jenny’s annoyance. Determined to come to the dance anyway, Jenny asks Silver Shell to go with her, and he agrees. She doesn’t know that Silver Shell is actually Sheldon in disguise, who is hoping to win Jenny’s affections. The pair enjoy themselves at the dance, but the festivities are interrupted when Space Bikers crash the occasion. Silver Shell tries to ward off the Space Bikers. Jenny erupts in anger and says they all ruined her very first dance. In the end, a shy hall monitor asks Jenny for a dance, leaving the night on a hopeful note.
Important Lessons “Dancing With My Shell” Teaches Children: Some children want different social experiences with their peers, which is normal. Certain parents aren’t ready for their children to have those experiences yet, and that is okay as well. Disappointment will happen in life when expectations don’t pan out. Honesty is the most important when entering relationships, so a special disguise shouldn’t be the answer to winning someone’s affections. Be true to yourself and who you are so you can organically grow feelings for one another.
Age Recommendation: 7 to 13 years
Where To Watch My Life As A Teenage Robot And “Dancing With My Shell”: Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV
Pups Save Friendship Day From PAW Patrol (Season 3, Episode 6)
Ryder and the PAW Patrol prepare to deliver cards for Friendship Day (much like Valentine’s Day) throughout Adventure Bay. Mayor Humdinger deliberately injures the mailman, causing a rivalry with Mayor Goodway on which town can deliver the best Friendship Day gift. The PAW Patrol steps in to deliver the letters on the injured mailman’s behalf while Mayor Goodway’s gift, Mr. Porter’s cakes, gets sent to Foggy Bottom. Marshall and Rubble face a spooky detour while Skye, Zuma, and Chase have to chase runaway balloon baskets.
Humdinger and Goodway are carried into the sky with balloons. Humdinger recognizes that Goodway’s acts of kindness demonstrate the true meaning of friendship, prompting him to show genuine signs of reform.
Important Lessons “Pups Save Friendship Day” Teaches Children: Helping others every day creates community joy. You don’t know what kind of day someone is having, so stepping in to help them if they really need it would make their day much better. Friendship is all about helping others. Showing kindness to even the most hurtful people can demonstrate that positivity is better than pessimism.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 6 years
Where To Watch PAW Patrol And “Pups Save Friendship Day”: Paramount+, Netflix, and Sling TV
Arnold’s Valentine From Hey, Arnold! (Season 1, Episode 25)
Arnold prepares for Valentine’s Day by inviting Ruth to come to dinner. Helga hears what’s going on and tries to intercept his feelings and attention by posing as Arnold’s pen pal, Cecile. Helga alters Arnold’s anonymous letter and plans a date at Chez Pierre, unaware that the real Cecile is visiting Arnold. He tries attending both dinners so he doesn’t have to cancel on either the fake Cecile (Helga) or Ruth.
Arnold soon realizes he’s not genuinely connecting with Helga-as-Cecile, and he is left confused when Ruth starts spending the night with a busboy at Chez Pierre during the times he’s away trying to have the other dinner. The real Cecile arrives at the restaurant, and Gerald distracts her to save Arnold from more chaos. Helga reflects her true feelings for Arnold, while Arnold is left to reflect on the mystery girl.
Important Lessons “Hey, Arnold!” Teaches Children: Connecting with another person stems from shared experiences and interests. Appearances aren’t always the reason one person is attracted to another. Be your true self as you connect with others. Disguising yourself as someone else can leave others feeling hurt and confused because of your lies about who you are. Sometimes the right person for you is unexpected, so never try to force something that isn’t meant to be. Also, remember that scheduling is key when planning outings, so you aren’t left scrambling to be in two places at once.
Age Recommendation: 7 to 12 years
Where To Watch Hey, Arnold! And “Arnold’s Valentine”: Paramount+
Be My Valentine From Rugrats (Season 6, Episode 28)
Stu and Didi’s house is decorated for the Valentine’s Day holiday as the adults enjoy a “Love Through the Ages” dance. Angelica is dressed as Cupid, prompting the babies to play a matchmaking game. They try to get Spike and Fluffy to fall in love with each other by mimicking Grandpa Lou’s gestures and failing comically and miserably. Meanwhile, the Rugrats’ dads are struggling to get Chas’s car unlocked, getting their hands stuck as they assist. The babies make Valentines for friends and family as the adults arrive dressed in different costumes. Chuckie hands his card to Chas, who smiles. The babies and adults celebrate Valentine’s Day together despite the shenanigans from earlier.
Important Lessons “Be My Valentine” Teaches Children: Making a gift or helping someone is a small, thoughtful gesture that is truly appreciated. Creativity and teamwork are the best tools for bringing an idea to reality. Perseverance through challenges and meaningful connections with family, friends, and pets create lasting memories. Hence, love and friendship come in many forms.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 8 years
Where To Watch Rugrats And “Be My Valentine”: Paramount+
Ducking Out On Valentine’s Day From PB&J Otter (Season 3, Episode 22a)
Flick doesn’t receive Valentine’s cards from the Snooties even though his other friends do. His feelings of rejection lead him to refuse everyone, claiming the holiday is for children. Walking around with this chip on his shoulder causes concern amongst Peanut, Butter, and Jelly when they try to give Flick a Valentine. When Flick receives Valentine’s from his friends, and they give some to him as well, his heart changes, and he sees that everyone didn’t forget him. This is one of the Valentine’s Day cartoons in which a character is turned off by the holiday, then changes their mind when their friends show they care.
Important Lessons “Ducking Out On Valentine’s Day” Teaches Children: Feeling left out is painful to bear. However, when you may not receive something from one person, you may get something from someone else on a holiday. True friends show their care in many different ways beyond cards and physical gifts, such as helping with a task or making something for them. Valentine’s Day is about sharing friendship and love rather than getting superficial attention. Keeping an open heart and mind always helps relationships to grow and thrive.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 6 years
Where To Watch PB&J Otter And “Ducking Out On Valentine’s Day”: Disney+
Valentine’s Day From Camp Lazlo (Season 3, Episode 37a)
Commander Hoo-Ha arrives at Camp Kidney with his daughter, Patsy Smiles. Patsy gives Lazlo a Valentine’s card. He secretly loves the card, but declines it out of fear of upsetting her strict father. When Hoo-Ha discovers the card and misinterprets it as a romantic threat toward Patsy, he overreacts and launches an investigation to discover who is courting his daughter. A boxing-ring test ensues, in which Patsy must fight each camper, knowing she would not want to hurt anyone she likes. Patsy punches everyone, including Lazlo, so they are not in danger of her father targeting either of them.
Important Lessons “Valentine’s Day” Teaches Children: Fear of authority and overprotectiveness can escalate a minor misunderstanding into a major conflict when someone jumps to conclusions. It’s unfortunate that kids sometimes must hide honest emotions so they do not endure scolding from authority figures or their peers making fun of them. Reacting without hearing the full story can cause unnecessary problems and harm due to misunderstandings.
Age Recommendation: 4 to 9 years
Where To Watch Camp Lazlo And “Valentine’s Day”: Apple TV
Be My Valentine From Timothy Goes To School (Season 2, Episode 12b)
Timothy is helping his parents make Valentine’s Day cookies. Meanwhile, he is also working on Valentine’s cards to hand out to his classmates, planning to make an extra special one for his best friend, Yoko. Everyone is talking about the bus, about how excited they are to hand out their gifts to their classmates. When they get to school, each classmate makes Valentine’s cards for everyone. Yoko and Lily help each other to make special Valentine’s cards for their best friends, Timothy and Charles, and vice versa. Lily mixed up the Valentines for Charles and Timothy when placing them in their cubby/ Charles and Timothy also realized they mixed up the Valentines cards meant for Yoko and Lily. Everyone is okay after the misunderstandings are discussed.
Important Lessons “Be My Valentine” Teaches Children: The joy of giving and thinking of others is deeply rewarding. Considering their preferences when creating the perfect gift demonstrates thoughtfulness and care. Mistakes can sometimes occur when creating or transporting gifts for a special friend, but clear communication can resolve them. Remaining open and honest in these moments ensures friendships stay strong even through misunderstandings.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 5 years
Where To Watch Timothy Goes To School And “Be My Valentine”: Amazon Prime Video
Franklin’s Valentines From Franklin (Season 2, Episode 5b)
Franklin and Snail team up to make Valentine cards and heart-shaped cookies for their classmates. This is one of the more gut-wrenching Valentine’s Day cartoons with unexpected events when Franklin’s cards to his friends get lost in puddles on the way to school. He panics because he now has nothing to give his companions during the card exchange. Mr. Owl and the rest of the class assure him that it’s the thought that counts when he admits what happened to the cards. Franklin gets a bright idea and goes home to make Friendship Day cards to replace his ruined Valentine’s gifts, which brings a smile to the whole class.
Important Lessons “Franklin’s Valentines” Teaches Children: Sometimes, the thought of trying to give a gift matters more to someone than receiving the physical item. When things go wrong, thinking of a new solution is better than dwelling on the mistake. This enhances resilience and creativity and reframes one’s mindset to focus on the positives. Optimism should be maintained through challenges rather than letting negativity and pessimism take over.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 7 years
Where To Watch Franklin And “Franklin’s Valentines”: Amazon Prime Video and Roku
Operation: Valentine From The Wild Thornberrys (Season 3, Episode 16)
The Thornberrys are stranded in Australia’s Outback while Eliza starts experiencing excruciating stomach pain. Eliza goes exploring with Darwin and Donnie while ignoring her condition. Nigel, Eliza’s father, finds his daughter passed out and realizes the severity of her illness. Marianne, her mother, identifies Eliza’s symptoms as indicative of appendicitis. Nigel uses the two-seater plane he got for Marianne as a Valentine’s present to rush Eliza to the hospital. Eliza has a successful surgery. Nigel is annoyed that he didn’t give Marianne the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. However, his wife assures him that he did: saving their daughter’s life.
Important Lessons “Operation: Valentine” Teaches Children: Families working together in times of crisis can emerge successful on the other side. It’s best to listen to your body whenever you aren’t feeling well and seek medical attention immediately to rule out any serious, life-threatening conditions. Acts of care and compassion are far more meaningful than receiving a physical gift. Individuals who value these principles don’t need superficial items to make the holidays special while being thankful for what truly matters in life.
Age Recommendation: 4 to 10 years
Where To Watch The Wild Thornberrys And “Operation: Valentine”: Paramount+
Taint Valentine’s Day From Teacher’s Pet (Season 3, Episode 4)
Leonard doesn’t receive any Valentine’s Day cards from his classmates, all the while losing hope that he will win affection from Leslie. Spot makes 15 Valentine’s cards for his owner, Leonard. While this boosts Leonard’s confidence, the other circumstances are still making him feel down. The class witnesses this exchange and believes Leonard made all of those cards. Spot admits he made the cards. Pretty Boy attempts to write a love letter by following Mr. Jolly’s advice, which causes comical chaos when he goes on a date with his love interest. Leonard discovers the last Valentine he receives isn’t from Leslie, but from Younghee, who confesses her feelings for him.
Important Lessons “Taint Valentine’s Day” Teaches Children: Caring for and supporting friends is more important than seeking approval or attention. Even when it’s difficult to admit the truth, it builds respect and trust within your social circle. Asking for help to try new approaches in a situation can be the silver lining to learning and growing. Even if events don’t pan out as you expect the first time, trying again with a new approach can be the key to success.
Age Recommendation: 6 to 12 years
Where To Watch Teacher’s Pet And “Taint Valentine’s Day”: Disney+
My Bobby Valentine From Puppy Dog Pals (Season 4, Episode 5a)
Ana is on a high-stakes last-minute journey to find Bob’s favorite treat to give to him for Valentine’s Day. She’s having more trouble than expected finding it at the different stores she visits. Bingo and Rolly notice Ana’s frustration and overwhelm and step in to help her behind the scenes to see if they can retrieve Bob’s favorite special treat before the big holiday. The pups go to a Tunnel of Love ride to retrieve an unopened box of Hearties. They fall into the water and turn into candy mush. With AARF’s help, they turn the mush back into real Hearties and rebox them. Ana’s dog, Lollie, takes the Hearties back to Ana to give to Bob.
Important Lessons “My Bobby Valentine” Teaches Children: Helping someone, even if that person doesn’t know it, is a great act of kindness and love. Working with your resources to ensure a special day goes as expected requires persistence and creative problem-solving. Collaborating with loved ones can turn problems into successes, leading to the best possible outcome. Showing such care and thoughtfulness makes individuals feel happy and appreciated.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 6 years
Where To Watch Puppy Dog Pals And “My Bobby Valentine”: Disney+
Max’s Valentine From Max & Ruby (Season 1, Episode 13a)
Louise and Ruby are busy handmaking Valentine’s for members of their Bunny Scout troop. Max arrives and expresses interest in making a Valentine as well. Ruby sets him up with supplies to create one for their Grandma. The girls ask Max to place all their completed Valentine’s cards in the mailbox so they can be sent to their friends. The mail carrier bunny takes Max’s extra special slimy Valentine and has him come with her to deliver it in person to Grandma. They go back to Max and Ruby’s house to enjoy Grandma’s cake drizzled with Max’s slimy cherry candy in the shape of a heart.
Important Lessons “Max’s Valentine” Teaches Children: Young toddlers may not yet know how to use scissors and paper to create a handmade Valentine, unlike older children. However, they can still participate in creating holiday gifts in other age-appropriate ways. Creativity doesn’t have to look perfect to be meaningful and special for the gift recipient. It matters how much heart and effort the gift giver puts into the handmade gift that matters most to the recipient.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 5 years
Where To Watch Max & Ruby And “Max’s Valentine”: Paramount+ and Treehouse Direct on YouTube
Sammy’s Valentine From Go, Diego, Go! (Season 2, Episode 8)
The rainforest animals are happily exchanging Valentine’s Day cards with their special someone. There’s only one problem that has Diego ready to step in to help Sammy the sloth: how slow he is in delivering his Valentine to Lulu the sloth. Diego races through the rainforest with help from interacting with the young viewers to get Sammy the slot across the terrain to deliver the Valentine to Lulu before the sun sets.
Important Lessons “Sammy’s Valentine” Teaches Children: Helping those in need is one of the best ways to show you care. Assisting others, no matter how small or large the task, teaches the value of patience, empathy, and teamwork. Overcoming obstacles to achieve a desired end result takes persistence while considering other people’s feelings.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 7 years
Where To Watch Go, Diego, Go! And “Sammy’s Valentine”: Paramount+
Mr. Valentine From Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (Season 2, Episode 8)
Wubbzy, Widget, and Walden make a surprising discovery that their mailman has fallen sick, and that’s why Valentine’s cards and letters haven’t been delivered. They deliver mail throughout the community. The trio works together to achieve this goal. Widget builds a mail-delivery machine, Walden plans a succinct route, and Wubbzy decides to deliver mail the traditional way. The mail gets out to everyone in the community, but the mailman is crestfallen because he hasn’t received any Valentine’s cards. Eventually, everyone, the mailman, surprised him with Valentine’s Day cards.
Important Lessons “Mr. Valentine” Teaches Children: Even when it takes a lot of extra effort, helping others goes a long way in making the world a better place. Friends working together can help solve problems more effectively. Unexpectedly thoughtful actions are highly appreciated and bring joy to both giver and receiver. Most importantly, small acts of kindness can make someone’s day even better, especially if it started off on the wrong foot.
Age Recommendation: 2 to 6 years
Where To Watch Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! And “Mr. Valentine”: Roku Channel and PLEX
A Valentine For Miss Fern From Higglytown Heroes (Season 2, Episode 4a)
Everyone throughout Higglytown has received a Valentine’s card signed “From Your Secret Valentine Friend”. Eubie, Wayne, Twinkle, Kip, and Fran the Squirrel set out to solve the mystery of who left them their cards. They go to the police station to begin their investigation. Everyone sees that stamps were used to make the pictures on the Valentine’s cards. They learn from the mail carrier that a rubber stamp with ink created the pictures, not mail stamps. The kids and the police officer eventually discover that the pizza guy gave out all these cards to the townsfolk.
Important Lessons “A Totally Secret Valentine” Teaches Children: Not all heroes wear capes. They can be everyday people in your community who are committed to making a difference. Kindness and consideration bring joy to many individuals. Just the fact that someone was thinking of you to leave a special gift is a powerful reminder that small actions of consideration can make someone’s day even better.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 7 years
Where To Watch Higglytown Heroes And “A Totally Secret Valentine”: Disney+
A Totally Secret Valentine From Higglytown Heroes (Season 2, Episode 4b)
The Higglytown kids discover that the electrician has a crush on their teacher, Miss Fern. He shows the kids the diamond ring that he wants to give Miss Fern. The electrician works quickly to make a delightful neon display to show his love for her. He pops the question, asking her to marry him. As she is about to say her answer, the balloons attached to the ring box lift it up, getting it stuck in the tree. Fern retrieves the engagement ring from the tree. The electrician asks Miss Fern again, and she agrees to marry. This is one of the unique and endearing Valentine’s Day cartoons on this list, in which the characters end up engaged.
Important Lessons “A Totally Secret Valentine” Teaches Children: Sometimes it takes a team to plan a special surprise. It takes time for the giver to get it ready for the recipient. Individuals distracting the recipient may have difficulty keeping them occupied until it’s time to receive their gift. However, the collaborative effort makes the operation even more worthwhile in the end, once the gift is ready.
Age Recommendation: 3 to 7 years
Where To Watch Higglytown Heroes And “A Totally Secret Valentine”: Disney+