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

~ (Author), Nathalie Dion (Illustrator)

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Product Description

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.

From the Publisher

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

Multimedia artwork appeals to tots and their parents.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Board book: 20 pages
• Publisher: Tricycle Press (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582461589
• ISBN-13: 978-1582461588
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,575 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. McChesney (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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?

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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".

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun in the City, August 10, 2005

By	Hollis Hanover (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This clever and fun look at living and loving your life in the city with your baby is terrific! Michelle Sinclair Colman's immense creativity and the cute illustrations make this a wonderful gift for all urban babies and their parents!