"Baby Go! Japan" takes young readers on a sensory adventure, exploring colors, shapes, sounds, and cultural experiences through travel. Baby spots shapes at the busy Shibuya Crossing, folds delicate origami, and splashes in a traditional ofuro, getting a firsthand look at Japan’s local culture and traditions. Along the way, readers join in hanami 花見 under the sakura 桜 trees and enjoy springtime in Japan.

The Baby Go! series, written by Vanessa Lee Christensen, offers an educational and entertaining way for parents and young readers to explore the world together. Christensen, who holds an M.A. in Education & Human Development from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., draws inspiration for this series from her extensive travels and life abroad. As the daughter of an American father and a Taiwanese mother, and having grown up in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand, her experiences deeply influence the Baby Go! series. The stories reflect her appreciation for diverse cultures and her passion for bringing those experiences to life for children.

The bright illustrations in Baby Go! Japan are by Audrey Lee, an illustrator, designer, and art director from Los Angeles. Lee's love for expressive shapes, vivid colors, and the cultural richness of her community shows on every page. As a mother herself, she knows how much pictures can draw young readers in, making the world feel a little closer with each illustration. The Baby Go! series invites young explorers to pack their bags and head off around the world, right from home.