23 Apr

Cute & Clever Children’s Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Update: Meleka was kind enough to send over a copy of her {amazing} quiz! Download it here!

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Inspired by the joy of classic children’s books, Meleka of MMJ Events created a whole baby shower centered around a collection of everyone’s childhood favorites.

All the inspiration for the food, drinks, and desserts were taken from each children’s classic book ranging from Milk and Cookies (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie), Green Deviled Eggs (Green Eggs and Ham), Meatballs (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs), Pink Lemonade (Pinkalicious), Moon Pies (Goodnight Moon), just to name a few. Each table was cleverly decked out with it’s own book theme. I’m loving the “Corduroy” table which happens to be one of my favorite children’s books. As a gift, the guests were encouraged to bring their favorite childhood book to share with the mother-to-be and in lieu of a card to write an inscription in the book to both mother and baby.

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

Cute & Clever Childrens Book Theme Baby Shower

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PARTY DETAILS, as told by Meleka

When I originally spoke with Megan, we knew we wanted to have the guest bring their favorite book as a child with their message inside instead of a card. When thinking about this, I decided to take it a step further and have the whole party be centered around children’s books.

I spend some time at the library going through all the books I enjoyed as a child. Seeing the cover of a book I haven’t thought about in 20 years brought a big smile to my face. I checked out 20+ books and went to work. The inspiration for the food and dessert table all came from details from these old school books. We tested the guests memory with a quiz from 20 of the all time best children’s book.

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VENDOR CREDITS:

– Styling: MMJ Events
– Photography: Henry Photography
– Paper: Top That Designs
– Cake: Enticing Icings
– Linens: Connie Duglin

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Ashley SAYS:

So adorable!! Could you email me the quiz??

Reply July 29, 2012 at 6:26 pm

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Ashley SAYS:

Reply July 29, 2012 at 6:27 pm

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Nicole SAYS:

I love this idea – we are doing it for my daughter’s first birthday this weekend. Just curious where you got the food cards or how you made them? And what is the orange dish by the pasta?

Reply July 30, 2012 at 9:57 pm

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Bina Shah SAYS:

Do you have an image of the invitations?

Reply July 31, 2012 at 6:54 pm

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anna johnson SAYS:

do you have instruction on how you “built ” the cake :) It is so awesome!

Reply July 31, 2012 at 12:52 pm

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Megan SAYS:

I would also love a copy of the quiz as well too please?

meganyeats@live.com

thank you!

Reply August 6, 2012 at 1:03 pm

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Gwen SAYS:

Very cute ideas! I did something similar, http://livinginlangley.blogspot.com/2012/01/wild-about-books.html. Love the Swedish Fish for Red Fish Blue Fish. I’ll remember to add that next time!

Book showers are the best, imo!

Reply August 20, 2012 at 4:51 pm

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Phyllis Miller SAYS:

Could I also have a copy of the quiz? We do a “book” shower for each of our teachers when they are expecting. This would be a great addition to our shower. Many thanks!

Reply August 25, 2012 at 6:09 am

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Jennie Baird Buchkovich SAYS:

Would you be able to email me a copy of the quiz? My son's first birthday is coming up, and I think this would be a fun activity for the adults! solnichkajennie@yahoo.com

Reply August 25, 2012 at 6:10 pm

Hostess with the Mostess SAYS:

Hi Jennie, you can download the quiz from the top of the blog post! :)

January 21, 2013 at 5:15 pm

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Stacy Fernandez SAYS:

Hi, could you send me a copy fo the quiz? stace347@gmail.com And do you have any pictures of the invitation? Thank you! I love this idea! thank you for sharing. :)

Reply August 29, 2012 at 1:47 pm

Hostess with the Mostess SAYS:

Hi Stacy, find a copy of the quiz for download at the top of the blog post :)

January 21, 2013 at 5:15 pm

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Julie SAYS:

I LOVE IT!! My sister is expecting and we are planning a baby shower for her but had no real theme until now. I’d love a copy of the quiz, too!
jhans98@aol.com

Reply September 5, 2012 at 8:30 pm

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Constance Hildebrand SAYS:

Love this for our new Liesl whenever she visits us…

Reply September 7, 2012 at 9:01 pm

Peggy Otty Harrison SAYS:

I have always loved the name Liesl — wanted to name Ann that but Paul vetoed. Still think it is a great name! I know you are thrilled with her. She is so pretty.

September 7, 2012 at 10:28 pm

Leisel Stoep Everdyke SAYS:

That's my name! I never knew another leisel! Very cool!

October 29, 2012 at 4:57 pm

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Pam Scommegna SAYS:

Planning a Brunch and Books Baby Shower this fall and find your party ideas to be so creative. Have planned the invite to include a cute verse to encourage bringing a children's book instead of a greeting card. Would love it if you could share your quiz with me. pam@scommegna.com

Reply September 13, 2012 at 6:07 pm

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mindy SAYS:

Could you send me a copy of the quz to mcschuett@charter.net

Reply September 13, 2012 at 2:34 pm

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Shauna SAYS:

Will you please send me a copy of the quizz as well? Thanks so much!!

Reply September 19, 2012 at 12:56 pm

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