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20 Books Every Nursery Needs – A Perfect Gift for Baby Showers

By Lori, Last updated on March 10, 2025
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If you are attending a baby shower or want to buy classic books to welcome a new baby, we put together a list of 20 Books Every Nursery Needs. This list includes some of my favorites and others are from a post I read on The Today Show website.

20 Books Every Nursery Needs

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Why Are Books The Perfect Gift for Baby Showers?

Did you know that reading to babies can have a lasting impact on their cognitive and emotional development? According to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, reading aloud to children from infancy can enhance their vocabulary, literacy, and social skills.

Books are not only a source of entertainment and education, but also a way of creating a strong bond between parents and children. This is why books are a great gift for baby showers and new babies. They can help foster a lifelong love of reading and learning and provide countless opportunities for fun and discovery. 

But with so many books to choose from, how do you pick the best ones for a nursery? This list has book titles that every nursery needs, from classics to new favorites, that will delight babies and parents alike.

20 Books Every Nursery Needs

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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    Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner
    Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner
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    Goodnight Moon
    Goodnight Moon
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      The Going To Bed Book
      The Going To Bed Book
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        Good Night, Gorilla
        Good Night, Gorilla
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          The Snowy Day
          The Snowy Day
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          Llama Llama Red Pajama
          Llama Llama Red Pajama
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            Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (A Click Clack Book)
            Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (A Click Clack Book)
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            Giraffes Can't Dance
            Giraffes Can't Dance
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              Owl Babies
              Owl Babies
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              Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
              Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
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                The Wonderful Things You Will Be
                The Wonderful Things You Will Be
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                  Snow: (Caldecott Honor Book) (Sunburst Books)
                  Snow: (Caldecott Honor Book) (Sunburst Books)
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                  All the World (Classic Board Books)
                  All the World (Classic Board Books)
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                  Books are a great gift for baby showers and new babies because they can offer various benefits for different ages and stages. Whether you choose a classic board book, a colorful picture book, or a rhyming storybook, you can be sure that your baby will enjoy it. And who knows? You might even learn something new yourself!

                  We hope you enjoyed this article and found it useful. If you did, please share it with your friends and family, and let us know what your favorite books for babies are. Happy reading!

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