Hey ladies...need some help...Baby shower book poem

I'm trying to find a cute poem to include with my sil's shower invites asking the guests to bring a children's book.

I keep finding the poem that says to bring a book instead of a card... does anyone have a copy of a different verse?

TIA!

HTH! We do this at work everytime someone is having a baby

but you may have this one because it says instead of a card...




As _______ due date is coming near,
We're inviting friends and coworkers dear.
To choose a favorite story or fairy tale
That you would like baby _____ to hear.

Instead of a card, please let Moms look,
At your special choice of a book,
and then to Baby _____ they will read
With all the love a newborn will need.

So with a personal touch, please choose a book
And in it then your name and message please put.
It need not cost more than a card
Just pick a favorite, it shouldn't be hard.



also...

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.

OR replace the last paragraph with the following:

Please add your name and a note
Then I'll know you've done your part.
Some day I'll surely thank you
From the bottom of my little heart.




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Although cards are nice
They're read once or twice
Maybe three or four times at best
A book is a treasure
Forever and Forever
So instead of a card
To be put aside
Please give the little baby
A book with your name inside
It will be read to our little tyke
Before bed each night
And we will thank you
Forever and Forever!
____________________________

A card is nice, its sentiment sweet,
But a book will keep baby on her feet.
For years to come, baby will read
Longing for stories will never be a need.
A shelf full of wisdom for all to give,
For baby to keep as long as she shall live.
Filling the shelf should not be hard,
If you would please sign a book instead of a card.

______________________

We can't wait to see you at the shower
When (mom-to-be's name) will be the woman of the hour
We have one request we hope isn't too hard
Please sign your name to a book instead of a card
Then mom and dad will be ready when the baby arrives
To read to their darling for the rest of their lives

__________________

A book is a treasure you keep forever....

A wishing well may be traditional, but I'm changing things a bit.
I'm asking you to be kind enough to bring a book instead.

Please make sure to put your name inside the cover,
along with a little message that I can read over and over.

This way, whenever mom and dad read me a story,
I can think about the special person who gave the book to me

Thanks Gina!

Those are the one's I kept finding!

I like the last one and it isn't too wordy!

NP!!

maybe you can just change the wording of the part mentioning not to bring a card on the poem you like the best

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Posted by jgl

NP!!

maybe you can just change the wording of the part mentioning not to bring a card on the poem you like the best

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Yes...that's a possibilty too! I just don't want it to be too long...you know how some people are...if it's too long they don't bother reading it!