Hush Songs African-American Lullabies

From National Book Award winner Joyce Carol Thomas comes a glorious collection of 10 African American lullabies. Here are the hush songs that have gentled babies & comforted children for generations, from Brown BabyÓ & Scarlet RibbonsÓ to Raisins & Almonds.Ó Also included are 3 original hush songs by Thomas: A Song for You,Ó with music by famous gospel composer Steven Roberts; Petal ChildÓ; & The Angels' Lullaby.Ó Compiled with Dr. Olly Wilson, gifted professor of music, the collection reflects ancient memories & tomorrow's promises. Beautifully illustrated by Brenda Joysmith, this one-of-a-kind collection includes easy-to-read music, historical headnotes, & an introduction by Joyce Carol Thomas. A collection to share & to treasure!Thomas, Joyce Carol is the author of 'Hush Songs African-American Lullabies', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756780395 and ISBN 075678039X.