👼New trend alert!🍼
Baby Shower book INSTEAD of a Card!
The newest trend for moms is to request baby shower book instead of cards. Unsure what books to gift? We have you covered for all mommies-to-be!
24 Top Baby Shower Book Instead of Card Gift Ideas
Tell Me Again about the Night I Was Born
by Jamie Lee Curtis - Laura Cornell
"Tell me again about the night I was born . . Tell me again how you would adopt me and be my parents... Tell me again about the first time you held me in your arms . ."
In asking her mother and father to tell her again about the night of her birth, a young girl shows that it is a cherished tale she knows by heart.
This Book Is Not a Present
by Max Greenfield - Mike Lowery
A hilarious picture book companion to I Don't Want to Read This Book by actor Max Greenfield.
We all know kids who carry a book everywhere they go. Kids who can't stop reading, even if it's long after bedtime. Kids who love nothing more than sitting quietly in the corner, turning page after page…
Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - Jane Dyer
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, a cookie-centric guide to life.
Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life.
Welcome to the Party
by Gabrielle Union - Ashley Evans
Praised by fan favorites including Hoda Kotb, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, and Jimmy Fallon!
Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life!
Big
by Vashti Harrison
A New York Times bestseller! A National Book Award finalist!
The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.
Berry Song
by Michaela Goade
A Caldecott Honor Book! An Indie Bestseller!
On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries.
This Is Baby
by Jimmy Fallon - Miguel Ordóñez
Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's The Tonight Show and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA and Everything Is Mama, returns with a book that teaches new babies the words for the various parts of their body--This is Baby.
Let's meet…Baby!
Pluto!: Not a Planet? Not a Problem!
by Stacy McAnulty - Stevie Lewis
Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself.
A Pizza My Heart
by Stephani Stilwell
In this cheesy, a-dough-rable novelty board book shaped like a pizza, parents can share how much they love their little ones in the form of tasty pizza toppings!
Kids will love this delicious board book, shaped like a pizza, in which love for them is expressed through favorite pizza toppings! Parents can show how mush-room in their heart they have in their heart for the little one, and how they pepper-only have eyes for them!
Love: A Sweet Board Book for Babies and Toddlers
by Rachael Balsaitis - Aimee Jackson - Casey Rislov
This Sweet book includes 3 Magical Songs made just for your Little One. LOVE is based on artwork from her award-winning picture book, Love Is Forever, with words inspired by the much-loved and well-known passage from the Bible (1 Corinthians 13:4-8), LOVE is a timely and soothing book for the littlest listeners.
Families Grow
by Dan Saks - Brooke Smart
A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of the different ways a family can grow.
A wish began your journey
And now that you are here
Our family has grown with love
With love for you, my dear.
As Night Falls: Creatures That Go Wild After Dark
by Donna Jo Napoli - Felicita Sala
This science-themed picture book is for the littlest nature aficionado. Bursting with vibrant illustrations, it offers an inviting look into the secret world of how nature goes BERSERK at night!
As night falls. The earth cools. Waters calm. Winds hush...
But outside, night time is action time for some.
Silly action. Hungry action. Wild action.
Marta! Big & Small
by Jen Arena - Angela Dominguez
Marta, a curious, science-loving girl, explores the world of opposites and animals in this Spanish bilingual board book, illustrated by bestselling artist, Angela Dominguez.
¡Hola, Marta!
Marta is una niña, an ordinary girl . . . with some extraordinary animal friends!
Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn
by Shannon Hale - Leuyen Pham
A New York Times bestseller!
Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn. From bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship--and being exactly who you want to be!
Mama Tiger, Tiger Cub
by Steve Light - Steve Light
Follow Mama Tiger throughout the day as she explores her world in a sweet, simple board book from Steve Light.
Mama Tiger swims up a zigzag river full of slippery fish, climbs onto a shady branch of a big tree, and follows a bird into fragrant flowers. What is Mama Tiger looking for? And what will she do once she finds it? In this companion to the celebrated board book Black Bird Yellow Sun, Steve Light explores the sights of the outside world. Little ones will love tagging along with Mama Tiger until she finally winds down for the night -- with a one-of-a-kind reunion.
Masters of Disguise: Camouflaging Creatures & Magnificent Mimics
by Marc Martin - Marc Martin
Now you see them, now you don't. Cloaked in a riot of color, pattern, and texture are a dozen animals--from chameleons and polar bears to Gaboon vipers and mimic octopuses--that have mastered the art of fading into the background. Fact-packed pages segue into clever and beautifully illustrated seek-and-find spreads that put readers' newfound knowledge of each creature and its ecosystem to the test. In a timely and visually arresting novelty book for nature lovers of every stripe, Marc Martin jets budding conservationists around the world to artfully expose the secrets of animal camouflage.
Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
by Adam Rex - Lian Cho
Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS.
Shhh, listen. Do you hear that?
Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.
Big Kids No Everything
by Wednesday Kirwan - Wednesday Kirwan
From silly to serious, "no" can have many meanings but above all shows that little ones are getting bigger in this funny and empowering board book behind every kid's favorite two-letter word!
Ganesha's Sweet Tooth
by Emily Haynes - Sanjay Patel
Now in board book, the bold, bright colors of India leap off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling of how Ganesha came to write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata.
Ganesha is just like any other kid, except he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, especially the traditional dessert laddoo. But when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off!
This Is Still Not a Book
by Jean Jullien
A playfully deceptive, joyously interactive board book from the award-winning author and illustrator Jean Jullien - following in the footsteps of his global bestseller and much loved This Is Not A Book
Is this a suitcase? A bed? An elephant? Each spread in this engaging board book is actually something else entirely, sparking imaginations and encouraging the storytellers in readers of all ages. Turn the page and find a foldable shirt. Then turn the book to discover a flip phone that you can open, close, and 'dial' to call your friends and family!
Whose Tracks in the Snow?
by Alexandra Milton
A great natural-history picture book that introduces children to animal tracks.
Look! Look!
Tracks in the Snow!
Who do they belong to?
Where do they go?
Nature and Me: A Guide to the Joys and Excitements of the Outdoors
by Life of School the Life of School the - Alain de Botton - Tyla Mason
An essential guide to encourage children to explore, enjoy and benefit from the natural world around them.
Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully understand how the natural world can positively impact their emotional wellbeing. With that in mind, this book looks to enhance this time spent outside and show children how nature can be fun, uplifting, consoling, and even offer companionship.
I Believe in You
by Elias Barks - George Bletsis
★ 2021 Moonbeam Award: Best Board Book
★ 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist
A Loch Ness Monster parent reassures their child that they believe in them--no matter who else may have their doubts.
Set in a magical imagining of the Scotland's Loch Ness, I Believe in You is an ode to a loving adult's unconditional acceptance of their young one. Featuring appearances from unbelievably fun paranormal characters including a unicorn, grey alien, Sasquatch and ghost, I Believe in You is a fun and heartwarming celebration of the unwavering bond--and belief--shared between a parent or guardian and their child.