The ultimate baby shower gift, sure to become a keepsake!

What's in a word? If the word is a wish, a powerful plenty times a hundred. Mina Parker has chosen one hundred words any new parents might wish for their baby and paired them with inspirational quotes, silly sayings, and little poems. Here are just a few examples:Take achievement—Sleeping through the night—a fine achievement for baby and mom.Or beauty: "The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things." -PlatoOr generosity: "Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." -BuddhaOr freedom: Barefoot in spring grass. Running without your diaper. Living the good life.

Find these plus ninety-six more whimsical, inspiring, and loving messages for baby, all rendered in vibrant pastels—with polka dots, hearts, stars, rabbits, teddy bears, and more.