Best Books for Baby Shower Gifting:
The idea of gifting a book with a heartfelt note at baby showers has become more and more popular over the years and it is easy to see why👇
❌Cards are often only ever read once before being packed up into a cupboard or even thrown out!
✔️Books however, are read again and again and with it – the message you have so thoughtfully handwritten.
If you want to know how to ask for a book instead of a card – here are 9 eloquent ways to do exactly that!
What makes the best book for gifting at a baby shower?
📚 There are things to consider.
While it’s not horrible having multiple copies of the same book as wear and tear is expected when reading with babies, *cough* toddlers! *cough* and young children… it’s always nice gifting a unique book. The classics are popular for a reason though – they are brilliants books – So I’ve include a lot of those in this list, too.
But, in the list below, you will also find some hidden gems – less common children’s books that will be certain to make your gift a memorable one.
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
By Mem Fox | Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
The First Year
By Emilie Tunstill| Illustrated by Elle Dawson-Scott
⭐Unique book option for baby shower gift⭐
The First Year is a keepsake children’s book, with a touching story about the adventures mama and bub have together in the first year – the highs, lows and everything in between. It helps new mums feel seen – normalising the challenges of that first year, while also celebrating the pure joy that a new baby brings. You & your baby will love the details of the illustrations.
Read more about Author Emily Tunstill & her book The First Year on The Indie Author Diaries blog
Love Your Forever
By Robert Munsch| Illustrated by Sheila McGraw
This book is a must read – First published in 1986! Yep – this book first appeared on shelves almost 40 years ago & the world still raves about this sweet story.
I was gifted this one at my baby shower from my Aunty & Uncle. It highlights the stages of motherhood until the very end (literally). It’s a beautiful story and I doubt you will be able to get through it without shedding a tear or two (I’m a blubbering mess by the time I finish this one). It will make you want to hug your babies that little bit tighter & slow down your days with them (which is always a good reminder to be honest).
Mum Life by Paula Kuka
⭐Unique book option for baby shower gift⭐
For something a little different & not really a children’s book [although babies and toddlers would appreciate the bright illustrations!]
This one is for mum. Artist Paula Kuka has written & illustrated this book that so perfectly (& accurately) encapsulates all that it means when you say ‘mum life’.
This book will help remind any mum in the trenches that she’s not alone – no matter how dark & quiet the room feels during those middle-of-the-night feeds.
*A great one for gifting to mum a few weeks/months after baby arrives.
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By Courtney Birch| Illustrated by Kathy Pugh
⭐Unique book option for baby shower gift⭐
This book follows a mother and her baby as they water the plants in their backyard – Flowers, fiddle-leaf figs, bee’s and fruit trees, this book has all the favourites for mum’s in their plant-lady-era (much like I was [& still am] when I wrote the book!).
Though, this book isn’t just about watering plants – it’s also a gentle reminder for mums to not only connect with their baby and nature, but to look after their pelvic floor health in pregnancy and postpartum, too – making it a great book to gift a new or soon-to-be mum.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
A classic book and a popular one for gifting (we did end up with 2 copies of this book – one for the car and one at home 💁♀️).
But again – popular for a reason – it’s engaging storyline, interactive pages and bright illustrations mean the kids love this one (I like reading it, too!)
Beautiful Chaos
⭐Unique book option for baby shower gift/Postpartum Pack⭐
Another unique book option for gifting to mum for a baby shower or postpartum hamper is this collection of poems by author Jessica Urlichs! To learn more about Jess – read her entry in The Indie Author Diaries.
“Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and hard and humbling. We adore our children and sometimes we miss ourselves. Beautiful Chaos is a collection of raw, honest poems about motherhood – capturing everything from pregnancy to school age.
These poems will remind you of a time gone by or ground you in the current moment. They will make you feel seen and comforted amidst the beautiful chaos that is motherhood.”
Wish Baby
By Kerryn Cullen| Illustrated by Damla Ozturk
⭐Unique book option for baby shower gift⭐
Wish Baby is a heart-warming story with rhyme and cute illustrations. It shares a positive message of hope from a mother’s wishes for her child and the person that they would become.
Told from a mothers point of view, Wish Baby inspires young children to grow up with qualities and values for a happy life. A great option for a baby shower gift for all parents-to-be.
Where is the Green Sheep?
By Mem Fox| Illustrated by Judy Horacek
Article by Birchy’s Books.
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Baby Shower Gifting
A good book is a timeless gift & if it’s got a personalised message written inside – even better! This is why I love gifting books at baby showers.
Here is a short list of Birchy’s Books top picture book suggestions for baby showers – with each book making for an ideal gift to write your message in – instead of gifting a card!
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