Lullaby (for a Black Mother)

Langston Hughes's tender poem about mothers and babies is now a gorgeously illustrated picture book. My little dark baby,

My little earth-thing,

My little love-one,

What shall I sing

For your lullaby?

One of America's most beloved poets, Hughes takes a loving look at bedtime in this poem. With rich language that reads as smoothly as a lullaby, he celebrates all mothers and babies, focusing on the African-American community. The book is a dynamic introduction to Hughes, with an end note about the poet and this special poem. Also included is a little-known photo of baby Hughes with his mother. Award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls' painted and collaged artwork is full of whimsy and sweet moments. Like little love-ones, this book is something to treasure.