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A Literary Baby Shower Party

from American Baby

Celebrate the pleasures of reading and writing -- for baby and grown-ups alike.

Go for a literary decorating theme. Ask you local bookstore for old posters promoting recent titles and authors. Also, check the school supplies section of your local stationery store for other book- and writing-related wall art.
As arrivals sign the guest book, ask them to also list their favorite children's book.
Position books (adult- and child-oriented) around the room to add emphasis.
Do a reading. Pick a crowd pleaser, such as a humorous essay on the life of a mom.
Buy a blank journal and have guests record thoughts, advice and best wishes for the mom to be.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Playing time: 10 minutes

Players: All present

What you'll need

a list of scrambled baby words
a timer
paper and pencils for all

Before the party

Prepare your list of scrambled words. Make photocopies so that one is available for each guest.

At the party

Hand out paper and pencils to all.
Set the timer for two minutes.
The player able to unscramble the most words wins.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Playing time: 15 minutes

Players: All present

What you'll need

paper and pencil for all players
a copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales
a timer

Before the party

Research famous quotes from fairy tales, such as "Who's been sleeping in my bed?" or "Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum."
List the quotes on a large poster board.

At the party

Hand out paper and pencils.
Set timer for two minutes.
Unveil poster board of quotes.
Have guests write down the name of the fairy tale they think is attached to each quote. The player with the most correct answers wins.

Suggested prize

a current best-selling novel

Party favor idea

bookmark

Gift ideas for the guest of honor

fairy-tale collections
mini reading light
bookstore gift card

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