This beloved poem by Langston Hughes, illustrated by the award-winning Sean Qualls, is an irresistible celebration of the love between mother and baby, now available in board book format."My little dark baby, / My little earth-thing, / My little love-one, / What shall I sing / For your lullaby?" With gracefully chosen words as smooth as a song, the poet Langston Hughes celebrates the love between an African American mother and her baby. Award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls's painted and collaged artwork captures universally powerful maternal moments with tenderness and whimsy. Like little love-ones, this beautiful book is a treasure. Now in board book format.
| ISBN: | 9780358566151 |
| Publication date: | 28th September 2021 |
| Author: | Langston Hughes |
| Illustrator: | Sean Qualls |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books an imprint of HMH Books |
| Format: | Board book |
| Pagination: | 20 pages |
| Genres: |
Children's and Young Adult Fiction |