Tuesday, October 4, 2016

10 Traditional Books for Baby Showers

Now that I have Little Man my library check out list is very different. And suddenly I know 4 people due in 2017.  Let the "babies season" of my life begin!  Of course, babies mean baby showers!  Lots of baby shower invites are asking for a book instead of a card as a way to help build the new baby's library (which I love) so I thought I would do a few posts on my favorite baby shower books.
 
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This first post is all traditional books- probably all of which you read as a kid.  There is a reason they are now considered classic and of course stand the test of time.  Basically you can't go wrong with any of these!

1. Books by Margaret Wise Brown

 Margaret Wise Brown died over 50 years ago but her dozens of books are still immensely popular.  She tried to write stories the way children wanted to hear them. The two most famous ones were illustrated by Clement Hurd and feature bunnies.  Both are available in picture book or board book format.

Goodnight Moon (hardback) $18.99
Goodnight Moon (board book) $8.99


Runaway Bunny (hardcover)
Runaway Bunny (board book)

 




2. Books by Dr. Seuss

Is anything more classic than a Dr. Seuss book?  The simple rhymes, tongue twisters, and silly humor make his books a favorite of young and old.













Hop on Pop (hardcover) $8.99
Hop on Pop (board book) $4.99

 

 

 3. Books by P.D. Eastman

Eastman's books are often confused for Dr. Seuss books, but since he studied under Seuss, it is no surprise!  His books have their own unique style but are perfect for kids and often great for early readers.

Go, Dog, Go! (hardcover) $8.99
Go, Dog, Go! (board book) $4.99








Are You My Mother (hardcover) $8.99
Are You My Mother (board book) $4.99

 

 

 

 4. Books by/illustrated by Eric Carle

Eric Carle has one of the most easily recognizable illustration styles.  His classic Very Hungry Caterpillar was published over 50 years ago and still a popular choice.  Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See was a collaboration with Bill Martin Jr. and also a well known choice.


Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (hardcover) $17.99
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (board book) $7.95


The Very Hungry Caterpillar (hardcover) $21.99
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (board book) $10.99

 

 

 

 

5. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

This book is a powerful testament to the power of imagination.  Rereading it as an adult it is easy to get bogged down in the strangeness of it, but kids love it.

Where the Wild Things Are (hardcover) $18.99




6. Corduroy by Don Freeman

Possibly one of the cutest teddy bears of all time comes to life in a department store to find his missing button.

Corduroy (hardcover) $16.99
Corduroy (board book) $7.99 


 

 7. Curious George by H. A. Rey

You can't possibly forget Curious George and the mischief he gets in once coming home with the man in the yellow hat.  The first book explains George's origin story.

Curious George (hardcover) $17.99





8. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

Little kids love trains and the mantra of perseverance in this book is so well known.  A great, uplifting choice!

The Little Engine that Could (hardcover) $8.99




9. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

My mother's favorite color is purple so this book was one I clearly remember from my own childhood.  Harold creates his one adventure armed with a purple crayon before ending up back in bed.

Harold and the Purple Crayon (hardcover) $16.99
Harold and the Purple Crayon (board book) $7.99




10. Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

You can't go wrong with the classic Pooh.  The animals in the Hundred Acre Woods are hard to beat.

Winnie-the-Pooh (hardcover) $19.99







What other books are your old standbys for baby showers?

2 comments:

  1. In a baby shower program, we are looking for a suitable theme, different types of baby shower gifts, delicious foods, and many others. Baby shower gifts are the special attraction of every baby shower event apart from the baby shower theme. Here also, we can get some useful tips on baby shower through traditional books. Thanks for such a wonderful post.
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