Baby-shower books instead of cards

My friend was telling me about doing a book well instead of cards...like people bringing books instead of cards and I love that idea


How would I express that in my invitation and not sound rude?

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My sister just got an invitation for that and the little poem on a separate card was cute. I just called her to read it to me and she already threw it away! Maybe you can do a google for baby book wishing well poem or something. Or I'm sure someone will turn something up.

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hahahaha, ok thanks...

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i think that is an awesome idea...i found this online...

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.

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I went to a shower about a year ago and the invitation mentioned "wishing well" and asked that we bring a book to start a library for the baby. I don't remember the exact wording, but we filled a bassinet with books. I thought it was so cute!

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I am doing this for my shower and on a separate card which had the registry information there is a saying. I am not sure of the exact words but can post them when I get home.

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LOVE THAT POEM!!!


Thanks ladies

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we just sent our invitation and we put the same poem in them!! Such a cute idea I have been to many showers that do this

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For my shower and csorisi's our registry cards had this on them:

In place of a wishing well
we would like to start a library.
Please bring your favorite childrens book!

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I think my invite said 'In Lieu of a Wishing Well, please bring your favorite Children's Book to help begin Baby K's Library" ...........or something like that -

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This is what we are using

In lieu of a card please bring a book signed by you just in time for Baby Powers's big debut!

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I know I had a bunch of them, but I do know some of them are listed on the related threads at the bottom.
I can't seem to find the one that was used at my shower though

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One little request
it shouldn't be hard
Lets all bring a book
instead of a card!

Mommy and Daddy wish
to read each and every night
Before they kiss their baby
and turn off the light!

Thank you for helping
baby's library grow,
We really appreciate it
just so you know!

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I put a little note in my invitations that said:

"In lieu of a card please bring a book signed by you, just in time for Baby _____'s big debut!"

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Both my co-worker and family/friends showers requested books for the baby with an inscription inside from the guest

It is so nice to have all these sweet notes to us and the baby and we got a TON of books- I think we are up to 50 already and only had 2 doubles ( Goodnight Moon and Guess How much I love you)


My friend put " One little request that shouldnt be hard, sign a book for baby instead of a card"on the invite.