Songs often tell stories. African American lullabies sung during slavery were a part of the author’s life, and are retold here with a storyteller’s love of sound. Quilts illustrate the lyrics with a note from McGill whose rich voice is included on a music CD as part of this absorbing package.
Other books by this author
Here We Go Round
Illustrator:
Shane Evans Age Level:
6-9 Genre:
Fiction 
Sure as Sunrise: Tales of Bruh Rabbit and his Walkin’ Talkin’ Friends
Illustrator:
Don Tate Age Level:
6-9 Genre:
Fiction, Fairytales, Folk Tales, and Tall Tales