Boston Baby: A Local Baby Book - Board Book

by Shirley Vernick (Author), Courtney La Forest (Author)

Your toddler's favorite book about Boston--built for tiny hands, big smiles, and the magic of hometown pride.

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to Beantown or gifting a piece of Boston from afar, Boston Baby brings beloved landmarks and local flavor to life through bold, spirited illustrations and toddler-friendly storytelling. Designed for children ages 0 to 4, this board book invites little ones to explore their home through colorful visuals, simple phrasing, and playful pacing.

From the USS Constitution to the iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden, every page captures the essence of Boston in a way that engages young readers and creates moments of connection with caregivers. Toddlers will reach for this book again and again--flipping pages, pointing at scenes, and eagerly searching for hidden shapes, animals, and surprises as they ask to read it one more time.

More than a local tour, Boston Baby is a joyful introduction to early learning and hometown pride. Bonus activity ideas in the back provide additional ways to extend reading time, making it both fun and developmentally enriching. Whether for baby showers, birthdays, or visiting family, Boston Baby is a charming keepsake for every Boston-loving family.