With Valentine's Day just a week away, your goal is to spread the love – not just to your kids, but yourself as well.

And dare to be different: That's a lesson learned from the pig in author Maria van Lieshout's pretty little book, Bloom. This sweet swine prefers singing and dancing to playing in the mud, and finds love in the small things. Add it on to a gift – you can even stock up on Bloom gear (onesies, note cards and the like) to remind yourself to stop and smell the roses.

And just as Bloom indulged in a flower, treat yourself – and your little Valentines – to something sweet.

Available online at bloomloves.com.