Oh well I don't mind, if you don't mind, cause I don't shine if you don't shine, before you go, can you read my mind?

People always ask me to plan or cater their parties. The answer? HELLZ NO. I was in the wedding invite biz and I ain't goin' back. It's too costly (even if they are paying for it) and too time consuming (I have 'The Mole' to watch on tivo, hello. Time is precious.)

The only thing I will do is offer to throw a shower for a really good friend, once in a blue moon. Apparently, the moon is blue. In case you haven't figured it out yet, the upcoming party that I am planning is a baby shower. The mom2be had only one request, that is for each guest to bring a book to start the child's library. A great idea. There are tons of books that my kids adore. While these are not classics in the sense that they were written fairly recently, they are still really enjoyed by the kids every week.

Little Pea - Amy Krause Rosenthal & Jen Corace
Ok, first off, who doesn't love Jen Corace. Any indie designer with a love of art, really. But more than that, my kids ADORE this book. They recite it at dinnertime it's that hilarious. It's one of the first things I ever posted on this blog when the Kid learned to speak and memorized it. It's a great modern book.

The Pigeon Wants A Puppy - Mo Willems
You know that we are Mo Willems devotees up in this house, and this new book from the pigeon series does not disappoint. Like all the pigeon books it's lively, interesting and hilarious.

Only in Dreams (Julius) - Paul Frank
True, this book is a bit biased given my own kids love of monkeys and the mom2be's love of Paul Frank, but this is a really good book. Very visual, a great bedtime book that takes you through your dreams and senses.

I'm always looking for new books for the kids, so if you had to bring a book - an old classic or a new favorite - to a baby shower, what would you recommend?