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.

Michelle Sinclair Colman was inspired to create the Urban Babies Wear Black series after the birth of her first child. Now, after a move from Chicago to New York, Michelle draws her inspiration from two urban—and sporty!—children. You can read more about the Urban Babies Wear Black series at www.ubwb.com. Michelle lives in Waccabuc, New York. View titles by Michelle Sinclair Colman
NATHALIE DION is a freelance children's and editorial illustrator based in Montreal. She graduated with a degree in design arts from Concordia University. Her work has been published around the world and has received many accolades, including nominations for the Governor General's Literary Award, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award nomination and a citation from the Prix Espiègle. She has also created illustrations for the Boston Globe, Dialogue MD magazine, Parents magazine and Family Circle magazine. View titles by Nathalie Dion

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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.

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Michelle Sinclair Colman was inspired to create the Urban Babies Wear Black series after the birth of her first child. Now, after a move from Chicago to New York, Michelle draws her inspiration from two urban—and sporty!—children. You can read more about the Urban Babies Wear Black series at www.ubwb.com. Michelle lives in Waccabuc, New York. View titles by Michelle Sinclair Colman
NATHALIE DION is a freelance children's and editorial illustrator based in Montreal. She graduated with a degree in design arts from Concordia University. Her work has been published around the world and has received many accolades, including nominations for the Governor General's Literary Award, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award nomination and a citation from the Prix Espiègle. She has also created illustrations for the Boston Globe, Dialogue MD magazine, Parents magazine and Family Circle magazine. View titles by Nathalie Dion

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