{"product_id":"9780547362656","title":"Lullaby (for a Black Mother)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLangston Hughes's tender poem about mothers and babies is now a gorgeously illustrated picture book. \u003ci\u003eMy little dark baby,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy little earth-thing,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy little love-one,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat shall I sing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor your lullaby?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018437738736,"sku":"9780547362656","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780547362656_p0.jpg?v=1763716587","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780547362656","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}