South Carolina Baby (Local Baby Books)

Shirley Vernick, Ryan Wheatcroft (Illustrator)

$9.99

Publish Date: March 1, 2024

Publisher:

Hometown World

ISBN:

9781728286136

Pages:

Age Range:

0 - 4

Language:

English

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Description

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

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to the Palmetto State or gifting a piece of South Carolina from afar, South Carolina 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 Citadel to Harbour Town Lighthouse to Congaree National Park, every page captures the essence of South Carolina 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, South Carolina 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, South Carolina Baby is a charming keepsake for every South Carolina-loving family.

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.

RYAN WHEATCROFT was born and raised in Sheffield, where he still lives on the outskirts of the city.

He spent his childhood making books in old ring binders with borrowed fax machine paper, which began his love for telling stories with words and pictures. Ryan went on to study illustration at the University of Lincoln, and since graduating in 2014 he has worked as an illustrator. He now spends most of his time illustrating for books and magazines.