Urban Babies Wear Black (An Urban Babies Wear Black Book) [Board book]

Michelle Sinclair Colman (Author), Nathalie Dion (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: An Urban Babies Wear Black Book

Infantus urbanus (defn.): Young mammal raised in city environment. Infantus urbanus love nights at the opera, modern architecture, and fine cuisine. Difficult to spot at night due to their penchant for black clothing. See also URBAN BABIES.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Delightful gift for city-dwelling parents and their urban babies.

Multimedia artwork appeals to tots and their parents.

About the Author

MICHELLE SINCLAIR COLMAN is the creator of the popular Urban Babies Wear Black series. She lives in Waccabuc, New York, with her family.


NATHALIE DION studied design at Concordia University. She lives in Montreal, Canada.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 20 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582461589
• ISBN-13: 978-1582461588
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 5.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > Social Skills

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Customer Reviews

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful!, January 2, 2007

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M. McChesney (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Urban Babies Wear Black (An Urban Babies Wear Black Book) (Board book)

As a mother of two in Seattle, and owner of this book, I think that it is a sweet depiction of child-rearing in the city. I was actually just going online to purchase another copy for a friend's shower next week. I am surprised that some of these reviewers see this small book with only twenty words as an entire indictment of the upper middle class. I don't know how taking your child to a coffee shop or a museum makes you "obnoxious" and/or "pretentious". I would say it that it is a fair statement to say that parents everywhere want the best for their children - for them to be well cared-for and well-educated - what should be considered loathsome about that?

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hip board book for urban dwellers, August 24, 2005

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Jen (Ottawa, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Urban Babies Wear Black (An Urban Babies Wear Black Book) (Board book)

This has to be the best board book I have read in a while! I work as a librarian in a trendy area, and it so reflects the activities and lifestyle of the hip hot mama set in my neighbourhood. Gap babies, Running room joggers, yoga and more. If you know someone with a baby - tell them to get this book!
Unless of course they are totally lacking in a sense of humour about being a "yuppie".

19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Urban Fun, August 7, 2005

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Sarah K. Masterson "Author, DC BABY" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Urban Babies Wear Black (An Urban Babies Wear Black Book) (Board book)

At long last, a board book urban babes can REALLY relate to! Step off, Olivia. Make way, ducklings. Let's wheel the Bugaboo out for a mocha latte playdate and a tour of the Guggenheim, instead! We love the tongue-in-cheek, self-depracating tone -- And the illustrations are fabulous. Would make a fun gift.
-- DC BABY, (...)