I recently had the pleasure of hosting a sweet baby shower for my friend Kristen Steele. She’s awaiting the arrival of a darling baby boy so it was an absolute pleasure to shower her + the little one with a baby shower. It was yellow, baby blue, and navy themed with Children’s Books incorporated throughout! We built up baby boy’s library with all the classics. It was such a wonderful time, and I had an absolute blast with the party details. Check out the pictures below!
PARTY DETAILS
- Guests signed a sweet “library book” poster (designed by Paper & Pigtails) that we framed for the guest book.
- The party menu was influenced by my favorite children’s books. See below for full list.
- Kristen’s friend Elizabeth Higgenbotham made the most darling cookies that were just perfect.
- Favors were chocolate chip cookies packaged up next to “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” book!
- I love the patterns of Midori Ribbon and used it to decorate everything from the bow tie on the bear’s tricycle to wrapping gifts.
- Be on the lookout for one of my fave details – bow tie garland!
- A bold yellow and white stripe fabric made the perfect tablecloth!
This shower was so fun to put together, and we all loved watching Kristen build baby’s library! Below are the list of food items + corresponding books if you’re throwing a children’s book themed shower and need ideas!
Baby Shower Menu
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If You Give a Dog A Donut – Donut Cake
Popcorn Poems – Caramel Popcorn Mix
Ten Apples Up On Top – Mini Apple Crumbles
Dragons Love Tacos – Mini Taco Cups
Goodnight Moon – Mini Chocolate Moon Pies
Go Dog Go! – White Chocolate “Bark”
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Cookie Favors
Styling: Phronsie Dial + Courtney Whitmore | Party Popcorn Cups, Donut Cake Flags: Shop Sweet Lulu | Ribbon: Midori | Bow Garland: The Flair Exchange | Invitation: Banter & Charm | Library Sign Poster: Paper & Pigtails
rachel bolton says
April 26, 2013 at 9:58 amThis is the most darling shower I have seen in a long time! Might have to use these ideas for my next hosting duty. :) Thanks for sharing!
Courtney says
April 26, 2013 at 10:06 amThat is SO sweet Rachel!! Thank you!!
Andrea Worley (@andreaworley) says
April 26, 2013 at 10:48 amLove this theme idea. So cute, did you give all the books to the mom to be afterwards?
Courtney says
April 26, 2013 at 11:18 amYes, Andrea! I sure did :) Guests also brought a book instead of a card. Sweet baby boy has quite the little library now!
Kristen Steele says
May 9, 2013 at 10:20 amI absolutely ADORED getting all of these books and can’t wait to read them to my little boy once he gets here! It was such a thoughtful and huge bonus!!! Double duty decor! :)
Marlana says
April 5, 2015 at 8:00 pmAndrea, I’m using this and some other posts as inspiration for a Book Baby Shower later this month :)
theflairexchange says
April 26, 2013 at 11:58 amLove the guest ‘book’, super cute and clever!
paulette says
April 24, 2014 at 7:29 pmhow did you find the template for this book. Cute Idea
Alicia {Giving The Good Life} says
April 26, 2013 at 1:54 pmThis is the absolute cutest and SO clever! So sweet of you to host such a fun party for her!!
Kristen Steele says
May 9, 2013 at 10:20 amIt was SUUUUCH a fun party, Alicia and Courtney definitely outdid herself as always! :)
Chela says
May 16, 2013 at 11:57 amHi, Im wanting to do a book themed baby shower for my sister. I went on the paper & pigtails websites and I couldn’t find the sign poster. Can you tell me how!!
Lynn says
June 3, 2013 at 1:43 pmSomeone threw me a book themed baby shower and I loved having a bunch of books already in my baby’s library. I love your menu and the decorations are adorable. Check out http://www.littletrainbooks.com for a great baby shower gift…books.
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Allison says
February 26, 2014 at 1:48 pmThis is adorable! I love it!
I’m hosting a shower with a similar theme and I’m wondering where you found the vintage tricycle that the bear is sitting in. Can you let me know? Thanks!
Daisy says
April 22, 2014 at 11:29 amHi there,
Love this idea. We are planning on doing something very similar for a co-workers baby shower. Wondering if you can help direct me in where I can purchse those cute yellow stripped popcorn boxes. I am having a hard time finding some!
Many thanks!
Daisy
Karina says
January 30, 2015 at 1:02 pmWhere did you find the bike props? They are precious and we would love to find similar ones!
Courtney says
January 30, 2015 at 3:07 pmHi Karina! They were purchased from a place here locally called Old Time Pottery, you can check their website to see if you can buy online or check online/ebay for “metal wire bicycle planters” for something similar!
Jenna says
March 22, 2015 at 7:53 pmWhere did you find the cute tricycle?
Courtney says
March 23, 2015 at 8:18 amThis was found at Old Time Pottery, a store here in TN but you might have luck online or at Hobby Lobby.
Taylor says
March 27, 2016 at 10:12 pmHi! Where did you get the “a cookie for you stickers”? Thank you I love this idea :)
Courtney says
March 29, 2016 at 2:59 pmHi Taylor! I made them myself, but check out Zazzle or Etsy, so many fun choices that can be personalized!