In a recent baby shower invitation we received,
the expectant couple had a unique idea:
they asked for children’s books in lieu of baby cards.
How cool
is that—especially for book lovers like us!
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| I’m challenged to select between a favorite from my own childhood, like Caps for Sale, |
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| or one
of my kids’ favorites like Where the Wild Things Are |
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| Or I could support a writer friend, Michelle Medlock Adams by buying a copy of her delightful book, Counting Cows |
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I also thought it would be fun
to give a children’s picture Bible
in a modern translation.
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What do you think of
this unique idea for a baby shower?
What were some of your
favorite books when you were a child?
What book would you bring to this baby shower?
Hi Jeanette! I know that I am really heartened by the love young mom's and dad's have for reading. Some of the best times I had with my own mom were when we would tuck in beside her to hear a story.
ReplyDeleteI gave 'Pat the Bunny' to my one year old granddaughter, and my daughter said she LOVED it. Nothing like the classics! I can't wait to introduce The Story of Ferdinand, we loved that as kids. Good Night Moon is another great one.
Hope you had a great time at your party!
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Jeanette: This is a wonderful idea. I would take a copy of one of the Golden Books, probably "The Three Little Kittens." To this shower, I might take "Three Billy Goats Gruff." A friend had me order it online for her to send to two of her great grandsons. The artwork is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteProbably a Babar or Madeline book....or maybe Dr Seuss. Oh, and how about Peter Rabbit thrown in?!?
ReplyDeleteI love that idea. Cards are as much as books these days and get thrown out often! Much better for the environment and for the long term!
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