Lullaby (for a Black Mother) - Hardcover
$19.99
Skip to product information
Lullaby (for a Black Mother) - Hardcover
$19.99
by Langston Hughes (Author), Sean Qualls (Illustrator)
With graceful words as smooth as a song, the poet Langston Hughes celebrates the love between a mother and her baby. This picture book edition is a gift to share.
Award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls's painted and collaged artwork captures universally powerful maternal moments with tenderness. In the end, readers will find a rare photo of baby Hughes and his mother, a biographical note, further reading, and the complete lullaby. Like little love-ones, this beautiful book is a treasure.
"My little dark baby, / My little earth-thing, / My little love-one, / What shall I sing / For your lullaby?"
Author Biography
The American poet Langston Hughes (1902-1967) penned many well-known poems, such as "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," "I, Too, Sing America," and "The Dream Keeper."
Sean Qualls received a Coretta Scott King Honor for Before John Was a Jazz Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford. He lives in Brooklyn with his family. Visit him at www.seanqualls.com.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.1 x 9.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 19, 2013
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
