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About Baldy Books
Baldy Books creates interactive children’s books designed to make story time playful, meaningful, and memorable.
Our debut title, Baldy’s America, introduces children to Baldy—a curious young bald eagle who invites little readers to join him on his first adventure through America.
With built-in finger puppets and engaging storytelling, Baldy Books is built around one simple idea:
When children play with the story, they fall in love with reading.
Meet The Founder
Hi — I’m Leah, the founder of Baldy, and I’m a stay-at-home mom of two young boys.
Like many parents, I’m intentional about what comes into our home. Storytime matters to me. It shapes how my children see the world, how they feel about where they live, and what they grow to love.
I’ve always loved my American heritage — the mountains, the fields of grain, the wide open skies. The words of “America the Beautiful” stirred something in me long before I became a mother.
Baldy was literally imagined during nap times, sketched between snacks and laundry, and built from a simple desire: To give young children a warm, wonder-filled introduction to the country they call home.
Katharine Lee Bates
America the Beautiful began as a poem written in 1893 by Katharine Lee Bates, an American author, poet, and professor at Wellesley College.
Inspired by a journey to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado, Bates captured the breathtaking beauty of America's landscapes and expressed her hopes for a nation guided by grace, courage, and compassion. Her poem was first published in 1895 and later set to music, becoming one of America's most cherished patriotic songs.
Baldy's America brings Bates' timeless words to life for a new generation through interactive storytelling. As families read—or sing—the poem together, children can join Baldy on an adventure that celebrates the beauty of our country and the joy of spending time together.
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