Library Babies - (Local Baby Books) by Puck & Violet Lemay (Board Book)

About the Book

"Here come the library babies, ready to give you a tour of their favorite local library! There's no place more magical than a library, where adventures can be had both inside the pages of a book and out. Here you can find hidden nooks for reading, encounter new worlds during story time, and take the big step of signing up for your very first library card. From puppet shows to getting to take out towering stacks of books to enjoy at home, this joyful board book teaches every child that through books and libraries, the possibilities are endless. And the fun doesn't end there: Library Babies includes oodles of activities and educational reading tips to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!"--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

Unlock the wonder of your child's first library adventure with this board book trusted by parents, caregivers, and librarians to inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Perfect for babies and toddlers ages 0-4, Library Babies celebrates the excitement of exploring library shelves, cozy storytime corners, and the milestone moment of receiving a very first library card. Each page features vibrant, inclusive illustrations and gentle, rhythmic text--inviting families to share joyful moments and spark early literacy together.

Designed for little hands, this award-winning board book encourages interactive reading with built-in prompts and simple activities, making every storytime playful and meaningful. Library Babies not only reflects the diversity and warmth of real libraries, but also supports developmental milestones and bonding between caregiver and child.

Key Benefits:

• Fosters early literacy and curiosity: Builds language, imagination, and a love for books from day one.
• Celebrates diversity: Cheerful scenes feature families and caregivers of all backgrounds.
• Expert-recommended: Named a Chicago Public Library "Best Book of 2020."
• Durable format: Sturdy board pages made for repeated reading.

A thoughtful gift for baby showers, birthdays, and storytime events, Library Babies helps families make the library a magical part of every child's world--one visit, one page, and one story at a time.

Review Quotes

"The text celebrates the elements of a library visit, from storytime and puppet shows to checking books out to enjoy at home . . . Recommended for caregivers to use in discussing the steps of a library visit with their little one." --School Library Journal

". . . great book to help foster your little one's love for books!" --My Sweet Sleeper

"Babies of all different races are shown. . ." --My Sweet Sleeper

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.