Lullaby
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$1673
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

Lullaby

Written by Langston Hughes · Illustrated by Sean Qualls

A poetic lullaby celebrates a mother's love for her baby.

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32 pages· ~520L· AR ~3.4
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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
Lexile
~520L
AR book level
~3.4
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 19, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547362656
LCCN
2012025484

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