Minnesota Baby - Board Book

by Shirley Vernick (Author), Binny Talib (Illustrator)

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

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to the North Star State or gifting a piece of Minnesota from afar, Minnesota 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 Split Rock Lighthouse to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory to Foshay Tower, every page captures the essence of Minnesota 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, Minnesota 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, Minnesota Baby is a charming keepsake for every Minnesota-loving family.