Going to a baby shower and want to give something more special than a card? Choose one of these books and write your heartfelt message inside!
Have you heard of the book gifting baby shower trend? In recent years, more and more parents-to-be are requesting books as baby shower gifts, and we couldn’t love the idea more!
Not only does it simplify the gift-buying process for guests, but it’s also a gift that keeps on giving. Reading to babies has several benefits: it teaches communication, introduces concepts and builds listening and memory skills. By gifting a book, you’re not just celebrating the baby shower, you’re helping put the new baby on the path to success.
Instead of writing a message on a card, you can scrawl your loving note on the book’s inside cover. Whenever the parents read the book to their future child, they’ll see your note – ensuring it lives far longer than it would in card form.
For inspiration on which books to choose for baby shower gifts, keep reading to see our suggested picks.
Books that make great baby shower gifts
Bluey: The Weekend Bluey
It’s the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? And will everyone get to meet Bingo’s new friend?
Taronga: Crocodile Snap! Kate Daubney, Taronga Conservation Society Australia
It's a noisy day for Aussie animals! With simple, musical rhyme and deliciously bright illustrations, children discover sounds and patterns along with some of Australia’s most iconic animals.
Kookaburra laughEmu dashLittle frog croakPlatypus . . . SPLASH!
Taronga: What Do Baby Animals Do? Kate Daubney, Taronga Conservation Society Australia
Splash and swim, laugh and bounce, scratch and sleep.
What else do baby Aussie animals do in a day?
Follow the adventures of some adorable baby animals and see what they get up to in the day before snuggling up for bedtime. With bright, fun illustrations and simple, read-aloud text for little ones, What Do Baby Animals Do? captures the magic of Australia’s wildlife from dawn to dusk.
Where's Spot? Book & Toy Gift Set Eric Hill, Hill, Eric
Join the hunt to find lovable puppy, Spot, in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale. Lift each flap to find all sorts of funny animal surprises, before discovering where cheeky Spot has been hiding. This is the perfect first book for toddlers – the playful text is a wonderful spur to read and respond together, and the hide-and-seek flaps encourage curiosity and interactivity.
This set includes a board book edition of the bestselling original story, together with a cuddly Spot soft toy – the perfect present for little ones.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle
A much-loved classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simple, hopeful story. With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children.
Where is The Green Sheep? Mem Fox, Judy Horacek
Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep in this Australian classic.
Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep.
Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep.
But where is the green sheep?
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy Lynley Dodd
Join Hairy Maclary and his friends on their first ever adventure in this golden 40th anniversary edition of the beloved rhyming classic!
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk in town, and on the way he's joined by many furry friends of all shapes and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum). But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-face with Scarface Claw – the toughest Tom in town – it's time to run all the way back home!
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book Beatrix Potter
Our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit, is celebrating his 120th birthday with a picture book edition of the original classic tale. This new large format is perfect to for families to share and read all about Peter Rabbit's very first adventure!
Suddenly One Sam Mac, Deb Hudson
A classic picture book for babies in the spirit of Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes and Kissed by the Moon, Suddenly One is a heartwarming story that celebrates the milestones to treasure in your baby’s first year. The perfect gift for newborns, new parents and young children everywhere.
The Best Present Ever Zoë Foster Blake, Lucinda Gifford
What would YOU choose as the best present ever? A magical creature? A swimming pool filled with candy? Or, maybe your very own amusement park? Still not special enough . . . then let your imagination soar with this funny and heartwarming book about finding the perfect gift for a friend.
Where is the Green Sheep? Touch and Feel Book Mem Fox, Judy Horacek
Celebrate 20 years of Where is the Green Sheep? with a delightful, limited edition touch-and-feel book. Join the hunt for the green sheep in this joyful, interactive touch-and-feel book, with plenty for little hands to explore on every page.
Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Unicorns and Mermaids Peppa Pig
Peppa and Suzy want to dress up as the same magical creature for Penny’s costume party. Suzy suggests they go as unicorns and Peppa thinks they should go as mermaids. What will they decide to go as?
Join Peppa and Suzy in this picture book story about magical friendships.
Spot's First Little Library Hill, Eric
Join Spot and learn about colours, shapes, first words and counting!
Spot's First Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books. Each book features a different key early learning concept – colours, words, shapes and counting.
With sturdy pages and a handy slipcase to keep the books together, this charming set is perfect for the littlest Spot fans!
This Little Joey Renee Treml
All baby marsupials are known as joeys, yet they come in many different shapes and sizes.
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