Kansas City Baby - (Local Baby Books) by Shirley Vernick (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

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

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to the City of Fountains or gifting a piece of Kansas City from afar, Kansas City 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 Giralda Tower to Kauffman Stadium to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, every page captures the essence of Kansas City 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, Kansas City 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, Kansas City Baby is a charming keepsake for every Kansas City-loving family.