here are 20+ wording ideas to request books instead of cards for a baby shower or baby shower. there are many fun rhyming options, listed below with some variations, as well as some simple non-rhyming requests.
Use them directly on your invitation or print multiple copies on standard paper and trim them to fit the envelope. If you prefer to buy pre-made cards to attach to your invitations, there are several book request cards for sale on etsy and amazon. use a search like “baby shower book request cards” to find more.
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I wonder who was the clever soul who thought, “there must be a better way to spend $3.99 than on a card that will be thrown away.” …oh, books!” In any case, I think we can agree that the time has come for the greeting card industry. Let’s ask for books and encourage the love of reading in our little ones from their very youngest!
rhyming phrases to ask for books, not cards
here are all the popular rhymes, arranged with variations below. feel free to mix and match verses or customize with baby’s name to make your own.
a small request…
a little request that won’t be too hard: bring a book instead of a card. Whether it’s the cat in the hat or winnie the pooh, sign the cover with a note from yourself. (baby’s name) get smart. if we start early, he’ll soon be loving reading!
Just one last request, and we hope it’s not too difficult: bring a book instead of a card. By signing your book, we’ll remember and share your special gift, even when you’re not around.
a little request that won’t be too hard: bring a book instead of a card. a much-loved or new book, either will do! but don’t feel obligated; we will leave it in your hands. .
A small request, and we hope it won’t be difficult: bring a book instead of a card. It doesn’t matter if it’s well-loved or new, either way, the book will remind you of you. write a sweet message inside the cover, and your words will be treasured forever and ever.
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a little request that won’t be too hard: bring a book instead of a card. Whether it’s Cat in the Hat or Winnie-the-Pooh, you can sign the book with a note from yourself. your book will be loved, appreciated or new; but please don’t feel obligated, we’ll leave it up to you.
instead of a card, we have a request: we hope you will bring a book that you like better. you.
from peter rabbit to mother goose…
from peter rabbit to mother goose, thomas the train and dr. Seuss, Curious George, and Winnie-the-Pooh, Eloise, and Babar too…instead of a card, we ask that you bring your favorite childhood classic. Let’s build (baby’s name) a library, that’s going to be awesome!
from peter rabbit to mother goose, madeline and dr. seuss, curious george and winnie-the-pooh, and all the berenstain bears too…instead of a card, bring a classic. let’s build a library for (baby’s name), that’s going to be awesome!
a card is nice…
A card is a very nice thing, but it may only get read once or twice. instead, consider sharing a book you see, and mom and dad will read it to me. sign your name and add a note too, so I know this storybook is yours. I’m little now, just a sweet little baby, but one day I’ll thank you with all my heart.
Although the cards are nice, with your sentiment and prayer, they are read once or twice and then put away carefully. card to the baby and to the mother, please give a book with your thoughts on the cover. your book will be appreciated, god will watch from above. when we read, we will remember his kindness and love.
Although the cards are nice, they are read once or twice. a book is a treasure, forever and ever. so instead of a card, to keep it, hand out a book with your name inside. it’ll be read before bed each night, and they’ll thank you when they turn out the lights.
skip the card…
skip the card for a book instead. we want the baby to read well!
I want to be a bright boy…
I want to be a bright kid as smart as I can be. That’s why I hope my mom reads to me. if you plan to bring a card, please take another look. favorite story book sign your name as your personal touch. baby, thank you very much!
to fill the baby’s library…
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Filling baby’s library shouldn’t be difficult, if you bring a book instead of a card. no matter which story you choose; be sure to include a note from yourself!
instead of a card…
in lieu of a card, we have a small request: bring a book. (baby’s name) will enjoy it to the fullest! we can read its inscription every night before going to bed and enjoy its sentiment for all the years to come.
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book requests that don’t rhyme
or, if you prefer a baby shower invitation without a rhyme, here are some suggestions:
Help build baby’s library by writing your well wishes in your favorite children’s book instead of on a greeting card.
let’s fill the baby’s library! Instead of bringing a greeting card, write your inscription and wishes in your favorite children’s book.
skip the card and instead help us fill baby’s shelves with all the “friends” she needs. “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” —ernest hemingway
skip the card and instead help us fill baby’s shelves with all the “friends” she needs.“books are the calmest and most constant friends; they are the most accessible and wise counselors, and the most patient teachers.” —charles william eliot
Consider signing the cover of your favorite children’s book instead of a card. we will think of you with love every time we share the story you chose.
Instead of a greeting card, write your thoughts on the cover of your favorite children’s book. Whether new or loved, it will be a treasure for (baby’s name) to enjoy for years to come.
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