Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go!: A book to be read in Utero (Hardcover)

Amazon.com Review
A charming gift for expectant parents, Oh Baby, the Places You’ll Go is designed to be an in utero introduction to the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. Adapted from his works, and touching on them all from Horton to Who-ville, author Tish Rabe has maintained Seuss’s style perfectly. Your baby is the unnamed star of the book, and reading directly to your tummy becomes easy with lines like “the words I am saying you hear in your heart, and know that I wish you th (more…)

The New Jewish Baby Book: A Guide for Today’s Families (Kindle Edition)

From Publishers Weekly
While most of the conversation preceding the birth of a baby these days is focused on such physical things as diets and breathing exercises, the almost universal reaction by, and concern of, parents themselves is a sense of wonderment and awe. In this sometimes very parochial book, the author addresses the human need to plan for the spiritual aspects of childbirth. Diamant offers precise guidelines for celebrating initial and fundamental rites of passage. She (more…)

The New Book of Wedding Etiquette: How to Combine the Best Traditions with Today’s Flair (Paperback)

From Library Journal
In spite of our increasingly casual society, weddings remain steeped in etiquette and tradition. Shaw, a wedding and special events planner, presents a very formal set of rules for the wedding couple and guests, covering the engagement period, money handling, planning, attendants, guests, correspondents, and parties. Chapters includes an easy-to-read Q&A section along with a brief list of Do’s and Don’t’s. Though some of the advice will seem outdated to some mod (more…)

Ruth Brent’s book of parties for the bride;: Announcement parties, showers, receptions, and wedding etiquette (Unknown Binding)

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Bride’s Book of Etiquette (Revised) (Paperback)

For nearly 70 years, Bride’s has offered advice both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now revised, Bride’s Book of Etiquette offers up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning. This trusted book covers SOMETHING OLD… ? How to draw up and pare down-the guest list ? Dressing the bridal party and parents for all types of weddings ? Interfaith ceremonies and celebrations ? Handling last-minute glit (more…)

The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies, & Customs-a Guide for Today’s Families (Paperback)

From Publishers Weekly
While most of the conversation preceding the birth of a baby these days is focused on such physical things as diets and breathing exercises, the almost universal reaction by, and concern of, parents themselves is a sense of wonderment and awe. In this sometimes very parochial book, the author addresses the human need to plan for the spiritual aspects of childbirth. Diamant offers precise guidelines for celebrating initial and fundamental rites of passage. She (more…)

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The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book: Insights and Advice on Handling Even the Stickiest Wedding Issues (Everything Series) (Paperback)

A step-by-step guide to proper wedding etiquette provides advice on every phase of the wedding process, from the engagement announcements to the wedding gift thank-you notes.

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The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette : 50th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

From Library Journal
Since debuting in 1952, this has been one of the premiere etiquette guides. After Vanderbilt’s suicide, former White House staff coordinator Tuckerman and corporate executive Dunnan have taken up the banner and completely revised and updated this standard. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
“Manners are the happy way of doing things, each one a stroke of genius or of love.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson — ReviewThis was last revised in 1978, so (more…)

The Everything Etiquette Book; Mind your manners, with family and friends, announcements and invitations, business, travel, the Internet and every other awkward situation. [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

Most people think of etiquette as a collection of silly rules which snobbish people use to make everybody else feel out of place. Well, not anymore! The Everything Etiquette Book gives you the comprehensive resource you need to deal with every conceivable situation you might encounter. With great advice on everything from neighborly behavior to office protocol, and from making new friends to keeping the peace in your family, this exciting book will help you put your best foot forwa (more…)

Babies Don’t Eat Pizza: A Big Kids’ Book About Baby Brothers and Baby Sisters (Hardcover)

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2—A straightforward, reassuring book aimed at children awaiting the arrival of a new baby in the family. Organized into logical sections—from babies’ development in the womb to the hospital to what infants look like—the accessible text offers sound, comforting detail. A wonderful spread of “Your Basic Baby” points out everything from “wacky hair” to hospital bracelets. Several pages cover how infants fit into a family’s life, explain (more…)

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