Unique Baby Shower Gifts 2010-02-06 04:00:00

Books With Inscriptions Make Lasting Impressions

February 6, 2010

When picking the perfect baby shower gift, givers often go for something that will impress the mama-to-be and other shower guests. While a trendy stroller or designer duds may make other attendees swoon, a gift doesn't need to cost a fortune to make a big impact.

Choose a favorite children's book – be it a classic or simply one of your tot's favorite tomes – and writing a heartfelt inscription in the cover. The thoughtful gift can easily become a family heirloom and may pave the way for future birthday gifts that complete the collection of books by the same author.

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2 years 49 weeks

having a shower in march, and they don't know , so this would be perfect!!! any suggestions for books? my fave when i was little was "the giving tree", but i'm wondering if anybody has any other suggestions! writing

3 years 11 weeks

Thanks for the information! I've been meaning to start this process myself so this is a big help.

snarkypants 3 years 12 weeks

thanks betty! i really like the winnie the pooh idea, and i totally forgot about PD Eastman!

Bettye Wayne 3 years 13 weeks

snarky pants Maybe a classic like Winnie the Pooh. Fun for kids and grown ups. Doctor Seuss and PD Eastman are always good ideas. Or a picture dictionary. I'm sure if you just look around the kids' section of the bookstore, you'll end up with a bunch of other great ideas.

snarkypants 3 years 13 weeks

i love this idea! one of my friends (who's a teacher) is having a shower in march, and they don't know the sex of the baby, so this would be perfect!!! any suggestions for books? my fave when i was little was "the giving tree", but i'm wondering if anybody has any other suggestions!

3 years 15 weeks

When 1 of our kids was born, friends of ours had one of those personalized books done and on the inside there was a small inscription with her name, birthday and who the book was from. It's a great keepsake and something I really wish we had for the other 2!

Bettye Wayne 3 years 15 weeks

A book with a handwritten note is a great gift for all occasions!

schnappycat 3 years 15 weeks

I always appreciate books as gifts, especially if they are meaningful like this. Not exactly this, but we do something similar for my son's birthdays. We choose a book that matches the theme of his party and ask the guests to write a greeting inside. It acts as a guest book so we can remember who was there, but it's also a really nice keepsake. I hope to continue this tradition!

runningesq 3 years 15 weeks

Love books as gifts! My mom got a gift at her shower (when she was pregnant with me) called something like "The Little Lamb" and it was inscribed "to michele, for her soon to be little lamb" :)

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