Gift guide · The New Parent
Nursery Book Prints for New Baby Gifts
Welcome a new little reader with poster art from the stories that shaped childhoods before theirs. Gentle, storybook designs that turn a nursery wall into something worth reading twice.
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Shown in our best-selling Modern Minimalist style. Every print comes in six styles, unframed or framed.
Give a set of three
Three prints chosen to hang together, with 20% off. Pick one size, frame and style for all three.
Why these prints suit new parents
New parents are furnishing a whole new world, and a nursery needs more than muslins and mobiles. A poster taken from a beloved children's book brings warmth and character to the room, and it is a gift that grows with the child rather than being outgrown by nap time three.
How to choose the right one
For a classic first nursery print, The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter is a gentle, familiar choice that suits almost any parent. Good Night Moon is the natural pick for the cot end, its whole story built around the bedtime routine new parents will soon know by heart. The Very Hungry Caterpillar brings colour and gentle humour for a playroom wall, while Winnie the Pooh suits parents who want something a little more timeless and English. If you are unsure, the Peter Rabbit Trio takes the guesswork out entirely, with three Beatrix Potter designs chosen to hang together.
Size, frame and style tips
For a single feature print above the cot, an A2 or A1 size works well and reads clearly from across the room. Smaller A5 or A4 prints suit a gallery wall grouped in threes, which pairs neatly with the poster set idea. Each design comes in six styles, from the softer Edge and Blurby styles to the cleaner Minimalist and Square options, so you can match the nursery's existing palette. Frames in oak, black or white arrive ready to hang, or you can choose unframed if the parents already have frames they love.
Making it a proper gift
Buy three prints and the 20% off applies automatically, which makes building a set, or gifting alongside a card and a cuddly toy, an easy decision. Add a free printed gift note so it feels like it has come straight from you, not a parcel that turned up unannounced. Every print is made to order on 200gsm museum-grade paper with archival inks, and free tracked delivery covers the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and the EU. Order before 1pm UK time on a weekday and it will be dispatched the same day, handy if the baby has already arrived and you are running slightly behind.
Questions gift buyers ask
What is a good gift for new parents who love books?
A literary poster print for the nursery is a thoughtful choice, especially one taken from a story the parents already love. Pairing it with a free printed gift note makes it feel personal rather than off the shelf.
What size poster is best for a nursery?
An A2 or A1 print works well as a single feature piece above a cot or changing table, while smaller A5 or A4 prints suit a grouped gallery wall. Sizes run from A5 up to A1, plus US inch sizes.
Can I buy a matching set of nursery prints?
Yes, poster sets are three prints chosen to hang together, such as the Peter Rabbit Trio. Buying any three prints also brings the 20% off applied automatically at checkout.
Do the nursery posters come framed and ready to hang?
You can choose a print unframed or framed in oak, black or white, and framed options arrive ready to hang. All prints are made to order on 200gsm museum-grade paper with archival inks.