Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Essential Baby Books for Baby Shower Gifts
16
items Here are my baby book must haves. You'll be the star of the baby shower if you gift the parent-to-be a few of these books. I've even included a few accessories for cute gift wrapping ideas. My daughter was looking over my shoulder as I created t...
Chances are, the parent-to-be will already have this classic or might be gifted this one from someone else too. Attach the gift receipt just in case he/she receives duplicates. Or, he/she can keep a copy at grandparents' house.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Buenas Noches, Luna was my daughter's favorite book. She preferred it over the English language version. It's fun for the parent to be to read and even more exciting for the baby to enjoy.
Buenas noches, Luna (Goodnight Moon)
This isn't your grandma's Red Fish Blue Fish…….This is EXTRA! Baby can grab and slide the fish while you read to him/her. My daughters loved this book for years. It's not the full story, so don't get disappointed when it doesn't end the way you remember. The fun is moving the 3D fish back and forth as you read.
One Fish, Two Fish, Dr. Seuss Manipulative
This one is a conversation starter for sure!! My daughters absolutely loved this book. I didn't start reading it to them until they were older, but purchase it for a baby shower and you'll receive lots of laughs.
Everyone Poops: Gomi, Taro
The merchant describes this as “a wonderful keepsake gift as a new baby present and is ideal for any baby celebration such as a baby shower, christening or naming ceremony.” It even has a space for a handwritten personal message in the front. Baby will love the illustrations
Welcome To The World: Keepsake Gift Book
How about a book about rocking your baby while you rock and read to your baby? A perfect combo
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Dr. Seuss is the quintessential baby book author. I could add so many of his books to this list, but this one works best for a baby shower. Get the older age group version and ask teachers to sign it for a perfect High School Graduation Book.
Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!
A must have for every baby! So many cute options for wrapping. Also, this book makes a great theme for a baby shower.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - 9780399226908
I know this is a list about books, but when searching accessories, I realized we had way more of these than I remembered.
Eric Carle Very Hungry Caterpillar Teether
Hungry Catepillar Soft Book. Hang it near the baby and it won't matter if he or she drools or teethes on it. One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five Fish (Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection) Board book on it. (Not recommended, but safe). My babies eventually flipped the pages themselves because the fabric is grip friendly.
Let's Count Soft Book - Eric Carle
These Regional books add the personal touch to your baby shower gift. I bought the NC version because the parents to be live in Charlotte.
ABCs of North Carolina: An Alphabet Book
A to Z is ALWAYS a Zerrific book to buy for little ones. My daughter would grab this one out of my hands to look closer at the beautiful illustrations.
A to Z: Boynton, Sandra ...
I don't want to put too many Sandra Boynton Books on this list, but I just can't help myself. We love elephants and hippos at our house so these illustrations are mesmerizing for baby. It obviously introduces the concept of Opposites and ends up being fun for babies and toddlers to go back and forth in the opposite directions making connections in their minds.
Opposites: Boynton, Sandra ...
This book is a classic and let's just admit it: It looks beautiful wrapped in muted tissue paper or infant themed wrapping paper and baby shower bows. Ask anyone if they had this book on baby's bookshelf and the answer will be a resounding, “YES!”
Guess How Much I Love You by McBratney
My babies loved the rhythm of this book and sometimes it lulled them to sleep. If it isn't Naptime or bedtime, the pictures will keep the little one captivated and interested.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Eric Carle writes and illustrates some of our house's favorites. You really can't go wrong with an Eric Carle book. Look for stuffed animals and rattles that go with the Eric Carle theme to add to your gift or the outside of your gift wrapping.
From Head to Toe: Eric Cale