San Francisco Baby - (Local Baby Books) by Tess Shea & Jerome Pohlen (Board Book)

About the Book

In this snapshot of San Francisco, charming images pair with playful text to guide young readers through the wonder that is San Francisco.

Book Synopsis

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

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to the City by the Bay or gifting a piece of San Francisco from afar, San Francisco 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 Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman's Wharf to the cable cars, every page captures the essence of San Francisco 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, San Francisco 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, San Francisco Baby is a charming keepsake for every San Francisco-loving family.

Review Quotes

"Not only is this the ideal book for someone who lives either in San Francisco, the Bay Area or Northern California; it is also an excellent way of showing a child what to expect on a visit to this fabulous city." --Curl Up With a Good Book

About the Author

Jerome Pohlen has written for the Chicago Reader, Reader's Digest, and Time Out Chicago. He is the author of Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids, Oddball Illinois; and more than 20 travel, science, and children's books. He lives in Chicago.

Tess Shea is an elementary school teacher who has taught ESL in Miami, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay area. She lives in Elmhurst, Illinois.