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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013
Lullaby
By Langston Hughes, Sean Qualls (Illustrator)
A poetic lullaby celebrates a mother's love for her baby.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 268 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a tender lullaby, Langston Hughes captures the profound bond between a mother and her child. With Sean Qualls's evocative illustrations, this picture book invites readers into a world of love and warmth. As the mother sings to her 'little earth-thing,' the pages reveal a universal story of maternal affection. Discover a rare glimpse into Hughes's own childhood with a photo and biographical note, making this book a cherished keepsake. What song will soothe the little one's dreams?
From the publisher
“My little dark baby, / My little earth-thing, / My little love-one, / What shall I sing / For your lullaby? With a few simple words as smooth as a song, the poet Langston Hughes celebrates the love between an African American mother and her baby. The award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls’s painted and collaged artwork captures universally powerful maternal moments with tenderness and whimsy. 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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- March 19, 2013
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780547362656
- LCCN
- 2012025484
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