Portland Baby (Local Baby Books)

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

Whether you're welcoming a new baby to the City of Roses or gifting a piece of Portland from afar, Portland 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 Forest Park to the aerial tram to the Portland Children's Museum, every page captures the essence of Portland 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, Portland 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, Portland Baby is a charming keepsake for every Portland-loving family.

BARBARA KERLEY is the award-winning author of numerous nonfiction picture books, including The Extraordinary Mark Twain, Those Rebels, John and Tom, and A Home for Mr. Emerson. Her titles for National Geographic include The World Is Waiting For You; You and Me Together; A Little Peace; Brave Like Me; One World, One Day; With a Friend by Your Side; and A Cool Drink of Water.

Josh Cleland is an illustrator working out of his home studio just outside of Portland, Oregon, where he resides with his wife, Rayna. You will find his work in various children’s magazines, including Highlights and Storytime, and in other media such as greeting cards, websites, billboards, and more.