For Little Historians & Young Explorers

Welcome to the Mountain! Parent and child mountain lions explore together as they learn about mountains of all sizes, hike up a trails, admire a summit view, and ride a tram. Along the way they also discover a waterfall, look for animal tracks, ski in the snow, and camp under the stars! These tour guides will help children and their loved ones learn all about mountain wildlife and nature while remembering their own special visits to the mountains.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Wyoming engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

See Yellowstone National Park, view Devil’s Tower, backpack along the Wind River Range, and spot elk at the Snake River Overlook. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Austin engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

Swim in the Barton Springs Pool, watch out for bats under the Congress Avenue Bridge, stroll through the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, and catch a UT Longhorn football game. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

From dazzling beaches to the roar of fan-filled stadiums, babies in the Sunshine State will surely recognize all the signs of a sunny day in Florida in this exciting board book!

Welcome to Zion! Parent and child bighorn sheep tour Zion in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Zion! join the pair as they explore Zion National Park. For ages 2-5.

Happy Halloween! Come join parent and child cats for Halloween fun in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! rhyming board book series for children.

In Hello, Halloween!, join the cats for a day filled with autumn treats, costume parties, trick or treating, and spooky, silly fun.

Welcome to Wisconsin! Parent and child Badgers explore Wisconsin in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Florida engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

Collect seashells in St. Pete Beach and go fishing in Destin. Dive into St. Augustine's history and launch into the Kennedy Space Center's future! Kiteboard, pick oranges, and see the gators and manatees along the coast. Explore Florida with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

In this board book for our littlest readers, ages 0 to 3, we'll count down from 10 to bedtime while seeing sharks at the Georgia Aquarium, hiking at Stone Mountain, visiting Martin Luther King Jr.’s house, picking perfect peaches, and more! There's so much to see—won't you join me?

Welcome to Nashville! Parent and child raccoons tour Nashville in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Nashville! join the pair as they visit the Grand Ole Opry, play instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and ride Old Town Trolley. Along the way, take a paddle boat ride, eat Hot Chicken, and learn about Nashville's history at Hermitage! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

In this board book for our littlest readers, ages 0 to 3, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1, while discovering fantastic floats in the Mardi Gras parade, music in the French Quarter, St. Louis Cathedral, streetcars on St. Charles, and more! There's so much to see--won't you join me?

Ghost stories from the CLE have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of Cleveland comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the beautiful, majestic—and haunted—Franklin Castle. Explore the tunnels beneath the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument to see if the lingering spirits show themselves. Hop the rails for a spooky train ride, where ghosts from a long-ago accident haunt the railcar they traveled in. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Welcome to the Twin Cities!

Parent and child Loons visit the museums, parks, and favorite places in Minneapolis and St. Paul in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series. In Hello, Twin Cities! Readers join the pair as they explore Minnehaha Falls and Como Park Zoo, the State Capitol and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and more, as they celebrate what makes the Twin Cities so great.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Cape Cod engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes the Cape so great.

Little ones will love pointing out their favorites in Local Baby Cape Cod, like sandcastles at Herring Cove Beach, ice cream in Truro, whales off the coast, the lighthouse in Chatham, and sunset in Provincetown. Explore Cape Cod with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Creole cooking with Grandma!

Bell peppers, shrimp, oysters, onions, and okra—Grandma stirs up these and other traditional fresh ingredients to create this special Southern dish. Add generous portions of rice and hot sauce with a handful of filé seasoning, and you’ve got a classic Creole gumbo! Now available as a board book, this delightful rhyming story features colorful collage-style illustrations surrounded by the charming and infectious poetic rhythm. Early readers and pre-readers alike will be enchanted as Grandma adds more and more items to her big black pot. Every ingredient plays an important part in the formation of this delicious dish, making it the tastiest treat in Louisiana. Bon appétit!

Don’t sweat that muggy Mississippi weather. Catch a breather with a colorful board book packed with playful rhymes and helpful tips for breezing through the season. 

Mississippi is buzzing. From insect bites to lightning bug lights, take a closer look with this friendly board book. 

With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, S is for Seattle shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Seattle. This A-Z tour of the Emerald City takes readers through iconic landmarks in the Seattle, including the Space Needle, the Public Market, the Monorail and iconic Seattle ferries. Other stops include a visit to the octopus that lives in Puget Sound and the great, gross Gum Wall. "S is for Seattle also highlights the nature of the Northwest, especially Mount Rainier.

Seattle sports fans won't be disappointed either with an image of iconic Seattle sports legends' jerseys. Can you guess them all?

This Seattle children's book is a durable version of the beloved picture book S is for Seattle and is great for traveling and little hands. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any local or visitor smile.

Tour the nation's capital in this playful and colorful A - Z tour of Washington, DC. W is for Washington, D.C. offers a fresh perspective on the iconic monuments, landmarks, famous places and fun things to do in D.C with graphic illustrations and whimsical text. From Air Force One to the National Zoo, W is for Washington, D.C. captures the best of Washington, D.C.

The tour includes stops at Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian Museum, The Washington Monument, cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and ice skating at the National Gallery. There is even a page devoted to Presidential Dogs!

W is for Washington, D.C. is a durable version of the beloved picture book W is for Washington, D.C. and is great for traveling and little hands. This Washington, D.C. children's book is a great gift for a native Washingtonian or visitor of any age!

Welcome to the desert! Parent and child lizards visit the desert in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Desert! join the pair as they explore and discover all the fun things to do and see in the desert. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Counting down to bedtime during Hanukkah has never been so fun!

With beautiful illustrations on each page, in Dreaming of Hanukkah we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1 while discovering the traditions and customs of Hanukkah. From Maccabee soldiers and crispy latkes to blessings over the menorah, there's so much to see--won't you join me?

Based on a song from author and illustrator Johnette Downing’s album Boogie Woogie Bugs, the singsong rhyming text introduces babies and youngsters to the wonderful world of bugs.

Illustrated with Johnette’s bold, bright foam and paper collages, the bugs seem to hop, skip, fly, and jump right off the board book pages and into the hearts of little listeners in this entertaining and educational counting adventure!

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Boulder engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their beautiful city so great.

Families can experience all that Boulder, CO, has to offer: see the famous Flatirons and Chautauqua Park; spot butterflies and birds at some of Boulder's most famous hikes, such as NCAR, Royal Arch, Wonderland Lake, and more; visit the campus of CU Boulder (sko Buffs!); catch a movie at Boulder's most famous theater; and say goodnight to the Boulder star.

Explore Boulder with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

When it comes from a float it is never a waste!

Enjoy a rhyming Mardi Gras challenge that gives even the youngest readers a chance to do their part.

This board book takes you through a day of fun at the Louisiana Children's Museum!

Filled with pretend play; follow along where you can pretend to be a turtle, a chef, a veterinarian, a boat captain and more! This book is the culmination of a project led by Shannon Kelley Atwater during her time in residence at LCM in fall 2025. The illustrations featured throughout the book we collaboratively created with help from museum guests. Each page features drawings and color additions from real life kids and their caregivers!

Celebrating a new baby? Made with love and powdered to perfection, this new baby book is sure to make you smile. 

In this charming rhyming board book for ages 0–5, young readers join Michael the Wildlife Detective as he peers out his bedroom window and discovers the wonders of the wild world just beyond his home.

Surrounded by his favorite animal toys, Michael’s imagination comes alive as he observes real animals outside — from playful raccoons and busy bees to chirping birds and beautiful trees.

Each page delights with gentle rhymes, vivid imagery, and an invitation for little ones to explore nature with curiosity and care. Michael the Wildlife Detective's Nature Adventure introduces children to wildlife through the eyes of a young explorer, showing that every great detective starts with wonder, imagination, and a love for the world around them.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Pittsburgh engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their beautiful city so great.

Families can experience all that Pittsburgh, PA, has to offer: see three rivers combine at Point State Park; ride the Monongahela Incline; explore history and culture at the Cathedral of Learning; or cheer on the championship home teams!

Explore Pittsburgh with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Nashville engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

See Centennial Park’s dogwood trees, Dragon Park’s native wildlife, stroll along Radnor Lake, and view Opryland’s twinkling holiday lights come Winter. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

In this board book for young readers, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1 while discovering the breathtaking parks and sites in the Colorado Plateau. Hike the trails in the Grand Canyon, count amazing geological formations in Bryce Canyon National Park, and see the wildlife that calls this amazing part of our country home—all before bedtime! From Arches to Zion, there's so much to see—won't you join me?

Counting down to bedtime has never been so much fun!

With beautiful illustrations on each page, we'll count down from 10 to 1 while celebrating friends and loved ones on Valentine's Day! From sharing sweet treats and making crafts at school, to snuggling with loving pups at home, there's so much to see—won't you join me?

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Rehoboth Beach engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.



Families can walk along Rehoboth Beach's historic boardwalk, ride the Sea Dragon and play skeeball at Funland, and pick their favorite scoop at the Ice Cream Store! They can swim in the ocean, pick up a new book at Browseabout, then listen to live music at the bandstand. Explore Rehoboth Beach with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Outer Banks engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes this region so great.

Visit the shops in Duck, go fishing at the Oregon Inlet, hang glide in Nag's Head, and learn about the Wright Brother's in Kitty Hawk. Climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and eat some ice cream as you watch the sunset. Explore the Outer Banks with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

The sky is dark and grey, but Florida youngsters can while away a rainy day with this colorful board book touring sodden beaches, happy plants, and key lime pie!