Lullaby (for a Black Mother) Board Book

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.

Award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls's painted and collaged artwork captures universally powerful maternal moments with tenderness. 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.

"My little dark baby, / My little earth-thing, / My little love-one, / What shall I sing / For your lullaby?"

Bahamas (Domestic): Standard delivery available for $10.00 or Free on eligible orders.

International: Flat rate of $20.00

United States:

Economy Mail starts at $4.06.

Expedited Mail from $16.00 (0–5 lb) and $22.50 (5.1–10 lb).

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