Book Series · 3 Books

City Baby Books

In order from Beach Baby to City Baby.

Beach Baby
Forest Baby
City Baby
Beach Baby
City Baby
Beach Baby
Forest Baby
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Beach Baby
Sale price
$1095
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016

Beach Baby

By Laurie Elmquist, Elly MacKay (Illustrator)

A lullaby of beach memories promises new adventures tomorrow.

24 pages
Board Book
Summary: As the sun sets, a gentle lullaby carries a baby through memories of a perfect beach day. Castles, sand dollars, and playful seals whisper promises of tomorrow's adventures. This lyrical journey celebrates nature's beauty and reassures little ones that the magic of the ocean awaits with each new dawn. Elly MacKay's enchanting paper-theater illustrations and Laurie Elmquist's soothing verses create a serene bedtime experience, making this board book a cherished keepsake.
The complete set

City Baby Series

3 books · Published 2016–2021

Series
Sale price
$1095

Beach Baby

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016

A lullaby of beach memories promises new adventures tomorrow.

Forest Baby

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

A baby's first hike reveals nature's wonders.

Sale price
$1049

City Baby

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Explore a vibrant city through a baby's eyes, full of wonder and discovery.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the City Baby series?

There are 3 books in the City Baby series. It began with Beach Baby in 2016, and the newest book, City Baby, was published in 2021.

What ages are the City Baby books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring City Baby to life.

01

Laurie Elmquist

Author
02

Elly MacKay

Illustrator
03

Shantala Robinson

Illustrator
04

Ashley Barron

Illustrator

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