• Home
  • About
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • Work With Sarah
  • Contact Me
  • Shop
    • Checkout
    • Cart
    • My account
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • Recipes
    • Weekly Meal Plans
    • Appetizers
    • Drinks
    • Breakfast
    • Homemade Snacks
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Dish
    • Clean Eating
    • Paleo
    • Instant Pot
    • Slow Cooker
    • Freezer Meals
    • Campfire Recipes
    • Sweets
    • Holidays
  • Kids Activities
  • Crafts
  • Farmhouse Decor
  • RV Makeovers
  • Health

Must Have Mom

How To Host A Storybook Baby Shower! Build A Baby’s Library!

Entertaining· Pregnancy

22 May
Tweet343
Pin3K
Share111
Yum
WhatsApp
4K Shares

Storybook Themed Baby Shower

I loved doing themed parties and baby showers are no exception. Pick a theme and run with it! The idea of a Storybook Themed Baby Shower is SO cute and there is so much you can do with it. Whether this is their first baby or their third a Storybook Themed Baby Shower will work for them all!

The idea behind a Storybook Themed Baby Shower is to build a baby’s library before they are born so that they have a fabulous selection of bedtime books to read! It’s a fantastic concept and I love the idea of each baby having their own little library. Reading is SO important to so many areas of development!

There are tons of great ideas for baby’s library! Start with a bookshelf for the nursery that will stand the test of time and grow with baby all the way to adulthood. A bookshelf is a staple piece that everyone needs and this can go from nursery to playroom to their own home as an adult! I chose the Guidecraft 6 Shelf Bookshelf for it’s durability and craftsmanship. This is one piece that will truly last and hold up to years and years of use. It’s beautiful and well made! It will fit plenty of books so baby’s library can continue to grow long after the Storybook Baby Shower.

The hostess of the shower can purchase the bookshelf as her gift to the expecting mom or have friends and family each put money in for it. Ask your guests to bring books instead of gifts or cards. If this is a first baby shower then the expecting mom will likely need other baby essentials so you can ask them to each bring their favorite childhood storybook instead of the card. If this baby shower is for a 2nd or 3rd baby then they likely have all of the baby necessities already and you can ask them to bring their favorite storybooks instead of gifts.

Guidecraft 6 Shelf Bookshelf

These FREE  printable Storybook Baby Shower invites from Pottery Barn Kids are perfect for getting guests in the mood for a fun storybook shower!

storybook-invitations

Make sure to line up a fun game for the shower. Name That Storybook is a really cute game that will take you back to your childhood! You can get this printable game on Etsy.

storybook baby shower game

Here are a few of my children’s favorite book titles from their own library!

Storybook Baby Shower

As the expectant mom opens up each book that has been gifted to her, have each guest fill out one of these bookplates and stick it on the inside of the book they gifted her. You can print these bookplates on adhesive paper or print on cardstock and glue to the inside of the book cover.

storybook baby shower book plate

Once you’ve decided to go with a Storybook Baby Shower theme the possibilities for themed food are endless! Choose foods that fit your favorite book titles and pair each food with the book at the serving table. You can check out my ideas for Dr. Suess party food and visit my Pinterest board for more Storybook Baby Shower food ideas!

Guidecraft 6 Shelf Bookshelf

FREE  printable Storybook Baby Shower invites

Name That Storybook printable game

Dr. Suess party food

Storybook Baby Shower Pinterest Board

FREE Storybook Font

Like this party idea? Pin it, Tweet it, Share it! 🙂

Tweet343
Pin3K
Share111
Yum
WhatsApp
4K Shares

87 Comments

Previous Post: « Windsock DIY Project
Next Post: Take A Ride With Me In The Mazda CX-9! »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. nancy says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Step-Up Kitchen Helper: Espresso

    Thanks!
    Nancy

    Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    The Art Activity Cart

    Reply
  3. Sarah says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    The Tactile Turn ‘N Match is fantastic! That would be a WONDERFUL sensory toy for my kiddo with autism!

    Reply
  4. lace says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    We have their building blocks and we love them. They are very smooth and well made.

    Reply
  5. Colleen P says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    I also love the Artistic Activity Desk! Awesome!

    Reply
  6. Shelly H says

    May 23, 2013 at 6:30 am

    I love the little girl’s butterfly design table & chairs set. Super cute!

    Reply
  7. Ashley C says

    May 23, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I love the texture dominos!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  8. Tiffany Schmidt says

    May 23, 2013 at 10:51 am

    I really like the desk to easel art cart

    Reply
  9. Rachel R. says

    May 23, 2013 at 11:38 am

    I like the Shape and Color Sorter.

    Reply
  10. Katie S says

    May 23, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I also love the All in One Modern Kitchen! And my son would love the pirate treasure chest! It would go great in his bedroom (he has shark sheets!)

    Reply
  11. Nicki Z. says

    May 23, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    I am in LOVE with the Papagayo Table & Chair Set… so dang cute!

    Reply
  12. Kimberly Bauer says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    I also love the Safari Book Display

    Reply
  13. D SCHMIDT says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Another fantastic item is Papagayo Toy Box

    Reply
  14. Marissa M says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I like the Universal Storage Center

    Reply
  15. Rebecca Xavier says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I like the Hideaway Playtime Kitchen.

    Reply
  16. Michelle Knopp says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    The storytelling Steve light at Guidecraft is super cute.

    Reply
  17. Janet W. says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I love the Moving All Around Storage Step Up.

    Reply
  18. amy pugmire says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    I love the Dress-Up Carousel – Pastel

    Reply
  19. Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says

    May 23, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    I like the Tabletop Paper Center

    Reply
  20. Kim says

    May 23, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    love–Wooden Floor Easel

    Reply
  21. deb c says

    May 23, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I love the Deluxe Art Center

    Reply
  22. Christina says

    May 23, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    I like the Artistic Activity Desk! My daughter (the little artist – hehe, she’s planning crafts for her 17 year old half brother when he comes to visit this summer, I told my step son last night to be ready for art time with his sister) would love that!

    Reply
  23. Sonya Morris says

    May 23, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    I would love to have the Colorbrite Kitchen Set of 6 in my dream playroom for my kids.

    Reply
  24. Jen says

    May 23, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I really like the Nordic Rocker Reading Area – Red!

    Reply
  25. Anne Perry says

    May 23, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Wooden Floor Theater

    Reply
  26. Jennifer says

    May 23, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I love the step up kitchen helper in espresso!

    Reply
  27. JLin says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Artistic Activity Desk

    Reply
  28. Shay says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    Love the deluxe art center!!!

    Reply
  29. Rochel S. says

    May 23, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    I like the Power Clix

    Reply
  30. Andrea says

    May 23, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    I love the Classic White Table & Chairs Set!

    Reply
  31. lisa says

    May 24, 2013 at 6:15 am

    Artistic Activity Desk

    Reply
  32. courtney b says

    May 24, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I like these blocks 🙂

    http://guidecraft.com/product/241927/G93110/_/Classroom_Unit_Blocks_%28110_Pcs.%29

    Reply
  33. stephanie says

    May 24, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Wall Mounted Barn Lock Box

    Reply
  34. Amanda Starr says

    May 24, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Also like the Size Progression Puzzles (Set of 3)

    Reply
  35. nikki c says

    May 24, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I like the Art Table & Chair Set in Pink.

    Reply
  36. Audra Weathers says

    May 25, 2013 at 8:39 am

    I also like the Kiddie Rocker Chair Set in red.

    Reply
  37. Miranda Welle says

    May 25, 2013 at 9:21 am

    The vanity and stool for my daughter!

    Reply
  38. Ashley says

    May 25, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Artistic Activity Desk

    Reply
  39. chickie brewer says

    May 25, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I like the art center.

    Reply
  40. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    May 25, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    I Like The Espresso Vanity and Stool !

    Reply
  41. Jennifer T. says

    May 25, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    I love the Double-Sided Bookcase.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  42. Jessica says

    May 25, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I like the Cafe Play Kitchen

    Reply
  43. shelly peterson says

    May 26, 2013 at 1:56 am

    I like the All In One Modern Kitchen

    Reply
  44. Jennifer H says

    May 26, 2013 at 7:12 am

    I like the storage steps

    Reply
  45. judy litz says

    May 26, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I like the art cart

    Reply
  46. Rita Spratlen says

    May 26, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I love so many items but I will pick this one-http://guidecraft.com/product/134212/G51032/_/Artistic_Activity_Desk

    Reply
  47. Amy Tolley says

    May 26, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    i love the kitchen set thanks

    Reply
  48. Stacey B says

    May 26, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    LOVe the butterfly toy box!

    Reply
  49. nannypanpan says

    May 26, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    i like the butterfly toy box

    Reply
  50. Rachel C says

    May 27, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    The texture dominoes look very cool – my kids would love them.

    Reply
  51. BeckyM says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    I like the Block Mates Dinosaurs!

    Reply
  52. Laura Jacobson says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    Oh I also love the Step-Up Kitchen Helper: White!

    Reply
  53. Terra Heck says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:40 am

    I like the Tactile Turn ‘N Match. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  54. Addison Kat says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    love the Step-Up Kitchen Helper: White

    Reply
  55. sandra says

    May 29, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    love the High Rise Step-Up – Natural

    Reply
  56. Carolyn Barnett says

    May 30, 2013 at 6:35 am

    I love the Espresso Toy Box! That would really come in handy!

    Reply
  57. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    I love the Art Table & Chair Set – Pink!

    Reply
  58. latanya says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Artistic Activity Desk

    Reply
  59. Dawn Monroe says

    May 31, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I like the conect tech building blocks under hot toys.

    Reply
  60. polly says

    June 1, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    love the little farmhouse table and chair set

    Reply
  61. Natalie S says

    June 1, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Love the art table and chair set

    Reply
  62. Cassandra Eastman says

    June 1, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    I love the Classic White Storage Bench with Baskets!

    Reply
  63. Heather McD says

    June 2, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    i love the deluxe art center

    Reply
  64. amy rouse says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:13 am

    Desk to Easel Art Cart

    Reply
  65. Teresa Thompson says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Classic White Storage Bench with Baskets

    Reply
  66. Jacqui Odell says

    June 3, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I would like this:http://guidecraft.com/product/153695/G85404/_/Papagayo_Toy_Box

    Reply
  67. Michele P says

    June 3, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    for my toddler grandsons the magneatos Better Builders 60 Piece Set is cute!

    Reply
  68. Jen H says

    June 3, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    I love the Kitchen Helper!

    Reply
  69. Whitney @RambleSAHM says

    June 3, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    I like the High Rise Step-Up – Espresso

    Reply
  70. susan says

    June 4, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Love the Cook’s Nook Play Kitchen!

    Reply
  71. nicole says

    June 4, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    r. Roll Top Desk – Espresso

    Reply
  72. Devon F says

    June 5, 2013 at 9:57 am

    LOVE the Princess Mirror!

    Reply
  73. christine jessamine says

    June 6, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    i love the Cook’s Nook Play Kitchen

    Reply
  74. Rhian says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    I like the storyboxes. Especially the Rapunzel one!

    Reply
  75. Beth says

    June 8, 2013 at 9:35 am

    I like the Art Table & Chair Set – Pink

    Reply
  76. Kerry G. says

    June 8, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    The Magneatos look fun

    Reply
  77. Robyn says

    June 9, 2013 at 12:44 am

    I really like the book display in Espresso!

    Reply
  78. carol roberts says

    June 10, 2013 at 12:23 am

    Trophy Rack White

    Reply
  79. Molly Bussler says

    June 10, 2013 at 7:41 am

    The Sweetie Pie Toy Box

    Reply
  80. LeeAnn says

    June 10, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I would LOVE to have the See and Store Dress Up Center-Pastel!

    Reply
  81. Laurie says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I like the Cook’s Nook Play Kitchen!

    Reply
  82. Melanie Montgomery says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    I like the artistic activity desk

    Reply
  83. Kimberly says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    My daughter has the Guidecraft doll buggy in natural and we love it. She looks so cute pushing it. 🙂

    Reply
  84. ethel says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I like the Kitchen Helper

    Reply
  85. Tabathia B says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    the Deluxe Art Center

    Reply
  86. Lisa L says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    The Art Table & Chair Set – Pink would be so nice for my little girl!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Meet Sarah

Meet Sarah, the mom behind Must Have Mom, where she shares easy solutions to simplify everyday life for busy families. As a mom to four young children she knows what it's like trying to be supermom and keep your sanity. This is the place for moms to unite and enjoy the crazy journey of motherhood. Read More…

Must Have Mom is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising and linking to Amazon.com. All links on this site may be affiliate links and should be considered as such.

  • Recipes
  • Kids Activities
  • Crafts
  • Farmhouse Decor
  • RV Makeovers
  • Health

Must Have Mom is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising and linking to Amazon.com. All links on this site may be affiliate links and should be considered as such.

Privacy Policy

© 2008–2023 · Must Have Mom · ALL RIGHTS RESERVED · Customized with Heart&Soul