Maryland Baby

By Shirley Vernick

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

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to the Old Line State or gifting a piece of Maryland from afar, Maryland 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 Phoenix Shot Tower to the National Aquarium to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, every page captures the essence of Maryland 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, Maryland 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, Maryland Baby is a charming keepsake for every Maryland-loving family.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1728286107
• ISBN13: 9781728286105
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Hometown World
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 5.7"
• Age Range: 4 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool