10 Popular Books for Baby Shower Gifts
What is a good Baby Shower Gift?
A new baby needs their bookshelf stocked with plenty of books to enjoy each night at bedtime. There is nothing like enjoying a book with your child and watching them slowly drift off to sleep as you turn the pages. It also doesn't hurt if the books are funny and full of beautiful artwork so you can enjoy them as well (and not doze off). That's why we would like the share some of the books we enjoy reading to our children. But, before we get to the book list, we'd like to share a fun idea for your baby shower!
Here is a great way to stock your baby's library with wonderful children's books filled with notes of love from all of your guests. Mom & baby will treasure these books for many years! Include one of our "Books for Baby" cards in with your Baby Shower Invites. The cards read "One small request that won't be too hard, please bring a book—instead of a card. Whether it's Cat in the Hat or Winnie the Pooh, you can sign the book with a little note from you." Download the card and print as many as you need on your home printer. It's that easy and such a cute idea your guests will love!
Books for a baby boy or girl
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Our 10 Favorite Books to Give at Baby Showers
Red Truck
This simply told read-aloud tells the story of Red Truck saving a school bus from a mud puddle. Toddlers fascinated by vehicles will love following the candy-colored illustrations, mimicking Red Truck's sounds ("ZOOOOM!" "VROOOOOM!"), and hearing this favorite book read to them over and over again.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.
Giraffes Can’t Dance
Gerald the giraffe just wants to dance. But his knees are crooked and his legs are thin, and all the other animals mock him when he approaches the dance floor at the annual Jungle Dance. But an encouraging word from an unlikely source shows this glum giraffe that those who are different "just need a different song."
Llama Llama Red Pajama
In this infectious rhyming read-aloud, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn't come right back. But just in time, Mama returns to set things right. Children will relate to Baby Llama's need for comfort, as much as parents will appreciate Mama Llama's reassuring message.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever!
Time for Bed
Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers--sleep tight!
Good Night, Gorilla
A must-have board book for all babies. It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin?
If Animals Kissed Good Night
If animals kissed good night like we do...how would they do it? Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high, Wolf and his pup would kiss and then HOWL, and Sloth and her baby would move sooooo sloooowwwww. And across the animal kingdom, every creature would share love in a unique way.
The Giving Tree
Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silverstein's poignant picture book for readers of all ages has offered a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
The Cat in the Hat
Poor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls' were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner Book) changed the way our children learn how to read.
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