Alabama Baby (Local Baby Books)

Shirley Vernick, Binny Talib (Illustrator)

$9.99

Publication Date: June 4th, 2026

Publisher:

Hometown World

ISBN:

9781728286259

Pages:

Description

Here come the Alabama babies, ready to give you a tour of their home state 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 Alabama. From Bryant-Denny Stadium to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, this entertaining book is an essential introduction to the fun in store for the babies of Alabama.

And the fun doesn't end there. Alabama 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

Shirley Vernick is the award-winning author of five novels and almost 20 board books for children. A graduate of Cornell University and an alumna of the Radcliffe Writing Seminars, she is committed to creating books that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

BINNY TALIB is an award-winning illustrator and textile and surface pattern designer.

Her hand-drawn and playful illustrations have secured licensing deals across major Australian and international brands. Binny has illustrated her own wallpaper collection, textiles, children’s toys, fashion lines, interior design, books, album covers, and greeting cards. Her agency background as an Art and Creative Director, as well as her honors degree in Visual Communications, sets her apart in the world of illustration.