I'm invited to an old friend's baby shower. It's a 5-hour drive, so I've decided I'm not going. At my job, I have access to TONS of children's books.
Is it wrong for me to give her some children's books as a gift-- and nothing else? Or should I send something that I actually bought, too?
2006-10-12 08:25:27 · 13 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Children's books are a great gift!
If it were my baby shower, I would love to get them, and it would make no difference to me at all if you got them for free.
2006-10-12 08:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wind interior the Willows is mostly a sturdy classic, so is Alice in Wonderland and in the process the finding Glass. I additionally rather relish the Paddington Treasury. that's somewhat lighter and humorous, alongside with a toddler's backyard of Verses by ability of R.L. Stevenson that's sturdy for whilst the youngster is studying a thank you to examine and deals with all varieties of subjects and thoughts.
2016-10-02 05:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't show up for the occasion then I think the books are a fine present. If I went I would buy something small from baby gap. Just try to send books that will be age appropriate.
2006-10-12 08:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by *Amanda* 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, it doesn't matter weather it is free or not. for 1) the parent won't know unless you tell them. 2) the child won't care 3) there is a serious drop in the literacy rate with young people now a day 4) fantasy stories will help the child's imagination grow.
2006-10-12 08:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by south5_5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is never anything wrong with giving books.
Books are wonderful. So if you're going to mail these books, then mail a gift certificate too.
2006-10-12 08:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey nope it isn't wrong of you its not about what you give its just about being there and them knowing you care.. its the thought that counts... and hey I'm having a baby and I wouldn't care at all books cost allot these days .. so just give them she will love them .. and hey I would love some so if there is a way you can send me some books that would be great.. please let me know ..
2006-10-12 08:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by nobodysangel2469 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they look almost new, then go for it. I usually give a book for the mother too if it is their first child.
2006-10-12 08:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by brookie1977m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would be a great present to give at a baby shower!!
2006-10-12 08:30:40 · answer #8 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You are lucky you get those nice free gifts. She'll never know you didn't pay for them
2006-10-12 08:27:57 · answer #9 · answered by Nels 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think it is fine to give as a gift...no one has to know that they are free from work.
2006-10-12 08:28:15 · answer #10 · answered by livsmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋