Portland Baby - (Local Baby Books) by Barbara Kerley (Board Book)

About the Book

Charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to all things Portland.

Book Synopsis

Here come the Portland babies, ready to give you a tour of the City of Roses 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 Portland. From Forest Park to the iconic aerial tram and the Portland Children's Museum, this entertaining book is an essential introduction to the fun, arts, and diversity in store for the babies of Portland. A perfect book for summer reading.

And the fun doesn't end there. Portland 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

Barbara Kerley is the award-winning author of numerous books for kids, including The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, What to Do About Alice, A Home for Mr. Emerson, A Cool Drink of Water, and With a Friend by Your Side. When she's not writing, Barbara enjoys riding her bike, taking walks with friends and family, and spending a little too much time in coffee shops. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and squirrel-crazy dog. Visit her website at www.barbarakerley.com.

Josh Cleland is an illustrator working out of his home studio just outside of Portland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife, Rayna. You will find his work in various children's magazines including Highlights and Storytime, and in other avenues such as greeting cards, websites, billboards, and more. His recent illustrated children's books include TAD and Portland Baby.