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. "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) "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) "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 "A great gift to give to someone who lives in the city or dreams of being there." —www.MogulBaby.com 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 book series like TummyTime, Terra Babies at Home, Pop Out Books, and many more. Violet Lemay has illustrated nearly 50 books for kids, 7 of which she also wrote. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Violet is an accidental digital nomad. (Her husband's job has taken them all over the place!) Her hobbies include yoga, dancing in the living room, and attempting to quit drinking coffee. Ms. Lemay is represented by MB Artists, NYC.