New York Baby - (Local Baby Books) by Puck (Board Book)

About the Book

In this spirited snapshot of the Big Apple, text with attitude pairs with charming images pair to guide young readers though the big city. From museum visits to favorite local foods, babies will learn all of the important things that make New York City the best city in the world.

Book Synopsis

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

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to the Empire State or gifting a piece of New York from afar, New York 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 Museum of Modern Art to New York Public Library to Alphabet City, every page captures the essence of New York 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, New York 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, New York Baby is a charming keepsake for every New York-loving family.

Review Quotes

"Babies take center stage in this ode to the youngest residents of New York City, which incorporates local sights, customs, and landmarks." --Publishers Weekly

"Baby's official guidebook." --Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine

"Headed to the Big Apple anytime soon? Even if you're not, this book will delight young world travelers who will learn about what other kids do in a big city. For extra fun on your future trip, the book contains I-spy type activities in the end pages." --Golden Gate Mothers Group

"This book is positively adorable and must-have for all New York babies . . . and their moms. Highly recommended for all New York babies!" --bookingmama.net

"A great gift to give to someone who lives in the city or dreams of being there." --MogulBaby.com

About the Author

Puck is the author of dozens of children's books, including New York Baby and My Foodie ABC. He is also the creative chief behind duopress labs, the company responsible for books such as My Fridge, The Belly Sticker Book, 100 Pablo Picassos, and many more.

Violet Lemay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose children's books include 100 Pablo Picassos, My Foodie ABC, Artists and Their Pets, and the Local Baby series, which includes New York Baby and Beach Babies. Violet worked as a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia. Violet's illustrations have been published by Penguin, Holt, HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill, Scholastic, and Highlights magazine. Violet currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand.