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As a book lover, I find it very hard to resist children's book themed bedding and bath products. Several different retailers offer decor featuring beloved characters like Curious George, Winnie-the-Pooh, Mother Goose, Beatrix Potter's animals and Eric Carle's creations. Someday, if I can find the time, I'd love to try making my own quilt using fabric printed with designs inspired by children's books. But for now, if I'm going to give a book themed quilt, I'll have to find one to purchase.

Ciletti Publishing Group recently released an uber cute and cuddly Story Time Café line of book themed bundles. Many of the available bundles feature the Maisy character from the popular children's book series by Lucy Cousins. The bright and cheery illustrations found in the Maisy books provide the perfect subject matter for lovely crib/toddler sized quilts and bath towels. In addition to the Maisy products, the company also offers a Frosty The Snowman Story Time Bundle and a beautiful Alphabet Animals Story Time Bundle inspired by the Caldecott honor book by Suse MacDonald.

My family had the chance to take a look at one of the bundles available: Maisy's Bedtime (with stars) Quilt and Book Set. The set retails for $39.95 and includes:

• Maisy's Bedtime paperback picture book (Odyssey Books/Candlewick Press ISBN 9780763656775)
• Crib/Toddler Bed Sized Rectangular Quilt (36 x 48 inches)
• Small "Buddy" Quilt (24 x 24 inches)
• Portable clear vinyl, zippered tote

The Maisy books are intended for the toddler/preschool audience and this bundle gift set also appeals to this age group. I love that the set comes with a small, matching buddy quilt that kids can use to cover up their stuffed animals and dolls.
The machine-made quilts consist of 100% cotton shell and 100% polyester fill. This particular Maisy quilt set has a white cotton binding. While I haven't tried washing the quilts they do look quite durable, and they are machine washable.

On the packaging info I also noticed something worth mentioning -- the words "Made in the U.S.A." Unlike most textile products, the Story Time Café quilts are constructed in America. As unemployment continues to rise and we continue to lose manufacturing jobs in our country, I applaud and support all companies like Story Time Café that make an extra effort to keep jobs in America.

In September 2011 the company is adding a few new sets t

Baby showers are filled with smiles and excitement. I had such fun at my own showers, and it's hard to believe they took place nearly five years ago. My friends and family planned two separate baby showers for me before my daughter was born. We brought home so many wonderful gifts. My husband and I enjoyed registering for all the baby gifts even more than our wedding gifts. All the little cute clothes and products--it's a world of babies, baths, books and bedtimes and absolutely nothing can prepare you for the exciting and exhausting times ahead.

One of my favorite gifts to give when I attend a baby shower is what I call a bath and bedtime basket. I usually fill a basket or bag with some Johnson's baby products, a rubber ducky, washcloths and, of course, plenty of children's books. I wrap the basket with a baby blanket and tie a bow on top. A new mother can never receive too many bath products or too many books!

I received three bottles of Johnson's head-to-toe baby wash for my own shower and still use the product every night for my son. A few years ago, we started using Johnson's bedtime bath (the one in the purple bottle) for my daughter. It has a wonderful, soothing aroma, the no more tears formula and includes NATURALCALM™ essences that, according to the manufacturer, helps the child fall asleep easier at night. But, I absolutely love the scent and would use the product for that reason alone.

Just recently Johnson's came out with a new combination bubble bath and wash. We had the chance to try out the baby bedtime bubble bath & wash in the purple bottle. The aroma is slightly less strong than the normal bedtime bath and smells a little more like bubble bath. As expected, when used in the bath it does generate bigger and more numerous bubbles for the kids than the normal bedtime bath product and it lathers a little more. My daughter likes the idea of using bubble bath and prefers the bottle design with all the bubble graphics. I think we'll use the product occasionally when the kids want a few more bubbles in the tub and use the normal bedtime bath for everyday use.

The johnsonsbaby.com website includes several printable coupons for their products, other informative guides and even downloadable lullabies. It's definitely worth a visit if you use Johnson's products regularly or plan to pick up a few gifts for an upcoming baby shower.

Next week, Tuesday, February 23rd from 3-4 pm EST Mom Central is hosting a Johnson's Baby Shower Twitter Party. Talk about favorite baby shower gifts, Johnson's Baby products to gift at showers, and other tips and tricks for new Moms. They will give away Johnson's products and prizes! Use the hashtag #MCBabyShower and join the virtual shower.