Monkey and Dog Books couldn’t believe what happened inside their shop — but their sweet search for the “book baby” quickly turned into a feel-good viral moment
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- A Fort Worth bookstore asked the internet to help find a couple after a woman went into labor during a visit
- The shop promised a gift basket and a lifetime discount for the baby they nicknamed the “book baby”
- The bookstore later posted an update saying they heard from the mom and that everyone was healthy
A Fort Worth bookstore is going viral after a customer unexpectedly went into labor during a visit — and the staff launched a sweet search to find the family afterward. Monkey and Dog Books shared the moment on Instagram, calling the newborn the store’s very first “book baby.”
In the caption of their first reel, the bookstore wrote, “Help us find the book baby!” They explained that a “lovely couple” visited the shop and that the woman went into labor while she was there.
“So, we want to find them!” the caption continued, adding that the store had “a gift basket and a lifetime discount” waiting for the family. The post quickly sparked comments and shares as people tried to help spread the word.
In the video, Seth — who said he and his wife own Monkey and Dog Books — introduced himself and asked viewers for help. “We need your help,” he said, explaining that while plenty of memorable moments have happened at the store, this was a first…