Collection of books makes a great baby gift that lasts

Buy it: Sandra Boynton board books

Buy it: Guess How Much I Love You

Buy it: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Buy it: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Buy it: Toes, Ears and Nose

When my daughter Ally was born, we, of course, got many great gifts. Friends and family gave toys, stuffed animals, blankets and countless adorable pink outfits.

But one of the best gifts we got was a collection of picture books and board books that we received from a group of people I knew from work. This group of about 10 people all went together and bought us a bag filled with wonderful books (many of which I had never heard of as a first-time mom). There were four Sandra Boynton board books, “Guess How Much I Love You,” “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and “Toes, Ears and Nose,” among others.

These were some of the first books we had for Ally and we read them all the time. Both Ally and I got to know them all by heart. They have become part of her childhood. And every time we read them, I remember the group of people who gave them to us.

And while it’s wonderful to receive baby clothes and blankets for your newborn, eventually they will be outgrown and packed away. But Ally and I still read “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and “Guess How Much I Love You” all the time. So if you’re looking for a great baby gift that will be appreciated and last for years, consider picking out a collection of great books.

Our gift of books has been treasured for four and a half years and counting…