Synopses & Reviews
In this snapshot of the Big Apple, spirited and charming images pair with quirky and fast-paced text to guide young readers though the unique city. Babies act as tour guides, showcasing where they live and play in the city while providing an authentic tour of all things local in this sturdy and appealing board book. From famed attractions to iconic landmarks, this educational and entertaining read captures the essence of what it means to live in and visit New York City.
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"Babies take center stage in this ode to the youngest residents of New York City, which incorporates local sights, customs, and landmarks." —Publishers Weekly (April 16, 2012)
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"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 magazine (May 2012)
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"This book is positively adorable and must-have for all New York babies . . . and their moms. Highly recommended for all New York babies!" —www.bookingmama.net
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"A great gift to give to someone who lives in the city or dreams of being there." —www.MogulBaby.com
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New York babies don't just say "Mama" - they say "MoMA" And they know all of the important shapes, like pizza and bagels and pretzels.
In New York Baby, diverse babies act as the guides, showcasing where they live and play in the big city while providing an authentic tour of all things local in this colorful board book. From famed attractions to iconic sights, this educational and entertaining read captures the essence of what it means to live in and visit New York City. The last spread offers tips for activities to enjoy on every page of the book, from finding hidden objects to pointing to shapes and letters, allowing the book to be read over and over again
Synopsis
Here come the New York babies, ready to give you a tour of the Big Apple in this appealing board book
Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in New York. From the MoMA to the New York Public Library and slices of pizza, this entertaining book is an essential introduction to the fun, arts, and diversity in store for the babies of New York.
And the fun doesn't end there. New York Baby includes oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again
- Features bonus tie-in activities in the back for every page, perfect to engage children ages 0-4
- Learn more about your home or favorite place to visit and recognize local landmarks, food, slang, and more on every page
- Gift it as a baby shower or first birthday gift, perfect for new parents or grandparents to read aloud to your little one
About the Author
Puck is the author of the "Wow! New York City" and the Cool Counting Books series, which includes "123 Boston," "123 California," "123 Chicago," "123 New York," "123 Philadelphia," "123 San Francisco," "123 Texas," and "123 USA." He has worked as a writer, editor, and translator for national publications and publishing houses. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Violet Lemay is an illustrator whose work has appeared in "American Baby," "Better Homes and Gardens," "Elle," "Family Circle," "Modern Bride," the "New York Times," "Parent and Child," "Seventeen," and the "Wall Street Journal." She is the illustrator of "Doodle New York," "My Foodie ABC," and "My Foodie ABC Placemats." She lives in Savannah, Georgia.