“This is your city, little one.” Textured collage illustrations show an Asian mother and her baby out and about in a busy city. The baby rides in a stroller most of the time as the pair visits a park, a coffee shop, and a festival, taking their time along the way so the baby can see pigeons, blow bubbles, and look at their own reflection in a shop window. A short sentence on each page describes the action, accompanied by distinctive illustrations that capture all the busy detail of a vibrant city without seeming busy themselves.
(Ages 6 months-18 months)

★ “While the spare text is developmentally perfect for children, the illustrations elevate this offering with entrancing collages in a vivid palette. A first purchase for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review

Bustling streets, lively squares and busy restaurants are baby’s playground when they are in the big city. So much to see and do as baby’s stroller navigates the crowded avenues or baby takes a break in a quiet park to blow bubbles and chase pigeons. Ashley Barron’s paper-collage illustrations are a joy to behold, bringing energy and life to this delightful board book. Rhyming verse from Laurie Elmquist takes the reader on a journey through a festive big city.