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Books for Baby Showers: What's Good That Isn't Goodnight Moon

March 14, 2013

As a friend to the fertile, I've attended many a shower where, despite our best literary intentions, the mom-to-be ends up with five copies of In The Night Kitchen. Here are some guidelines for picking great children's books that are meaningful, but won't end up plentiful.

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