{"product_id":"city-baby-9781459825925","title":"City Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003e★ \u003cstrong\u003e\"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.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBustling 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElmquist, Laurie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaurie Elmquist \u003c\/strong\u003eholds an MA in literature and creative writing from the University of Windsor. Her board books are about babies who love to explore the outdoors, whether it be a beach, forest trail or city park. She teaches at Camosun College in Victoria, British Columbia, and is an online instructor of creative writing at the University of Calgary in Alberta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarron, Ashley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshley Barron\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multimedia artist who is best known for her paper-collage work. She is the illustrator of almost a dozen children's books, including \u003cem\u003eLove You Head to Toe \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMy Ocean is Blue.\u003c\/em\u003e Ashley grew up in Oshawa and Whitby and studied illustration at the Ontario College of Art \u0026amp; Design. She lives in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orca Book Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615624663314,"sku":"9781459825925","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0975331d-1e9b-4392-9478-6b5e0b72e533.jpg?v=1732496620","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/city-baby-9781459825925","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}