A book
shower is a baby shower theme where guests bring a favorite book from
childhood, or a book they read to their own children. Books may be
story books, classic board books, pop-up books, bedtime books, and other
children's books. The book shower will help to stock the new baby's
bookcase or library. Books are sentimental, and the gift of reading
is lifelong.
Reading to babies and all children is important to build good vocabulary
and reading skills. Babies love to be read to, and establishing
reading habits at a young age will encourage daily reading throughout
life.
Here at BookShower.com, you will find many fun ideas, baby shower
themes, and tips for
making your baby shower a memorable event, as well as delighting the
mother-to-be!
Ideas for Hosting a Book Shower:
Request that guests
come dressed as a character from a favorite children's book.
Snow White, Mother Hen, Tigger....the possibilities are endless!
Request that guests
bring a stuffed animal to match the book that they are gifting.
Design and bake a
book-shaped cake with decorations from children's books.
Have each guest write
an inspirational message to the baby inside their book. Include a date
and signature.
Other gifts may
include baby book gift baskets, or clothes and toys with nursery rhyme
themes.
If children will be
present at the baby shower, have a book-reading area filled with books
and toys to keep them entertained.
Game Ideas:
Alphabet Books -
Party guests try to name a children's book that start with each letter
of the alphabet.
Famous Words - Read
sentences from a well-known children's book. Guests try to guess which
book they come from.
Fill in the Blank -
Guests fill in missing words to nursery rhymes.
Decorating Tips:
Have books around the
room for decoration. The books may be ones that you already own, or
books that will be given as gifts to the new baby.
Create a book-themed
centerpiece. In addition to including a variety of children's books,
highlight the centerpiece with floral arrangements, pink and/or blue
candles, colorful balloons, or decorative ribbons and bows.
Use alphabet blocks
throughout the shower area to spell out words such as "Congratulations",
"Baby", and other baby and reading related words.
Make large posters
from the covers of favorite children's books.
Adorn the table with
stuffed animals based on favorite book characters.
Favors:
Bookmarks are a
perfect favor for a baby book shower!
Invitation Poems: (Authors Unknown)
I want to be a bright child
As smart as I can be.
That is why I'm hoping
My mom will read to me.
If you plan to bring a card
Please take another look.
I would like to learn my ABC's
From your favorite storybook
Please sign your name
As your personal touch.
Baby (last name) thanks you
Beary, beary much.
As
(Mother-to-be's name) due date is coming near,
We're inviting friends and family dear.
To choose a favorite story or fairy tale
That you would like Baby ________ to hear.
Instead of a card, please let (mother-to-be's name) look,
At your special choice of a book,
And then to Baby _________ she will read
With all the love a newborn will need.
So with a personal touch, please choose a book
And in it then your name do put.
It need not cost more than a card
Just pick a favorite, it shouldn't be hard.
A card is nice, its sentiment sweet,
But a book will keep baby on her feet.
For years to come, baby will read
Longing for stories will never be a need.
A shelf full of wisdom for all to give,
For baby to keep as long as she shall live.
Filling the shelf should not be hard,
If you would please sign a book
instead of a card.
Although
cards are nice
They're read once or twice
Maybe three or four times at best
A book is a treasure
Forever and Forever
So instead of a card
To be put aside
Please give the little baby
A book with your name inside
It will be read to our little tyke
Before bed each night
And we will thank you
Forever and Forever!
I want to be a bright child
As
(Mother-to-be's name) due date is coming near,
