Brown Baby Lullaby
What’s inside...
From sunset to bedtime, two brown-skinned parents lovingly care for their beautiful brown baby: first, they play outside, then it is time for dinner and a bath, and finally a warm snuggle before bed. With Spanish words sprinkled throughout and featuring warm art by New York Times-bestselling and NAACP-Award-winning illustrator AG Ford, Brown Baby Lullaby is the perfect new baby or baby shower gift. This lyrical bedtime picture book is a must-have for every brown baby's bookshelf.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-2
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the baby feels when the family sings the lullaby?
What are some things the family does together in the book?
Why do you think it is important for the family to have routines, like in the story?
Can you think of a special song or story your family shares together? How does it make you feel?
What was your favorite part of the day, like the baby in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, emphasize the warmth and love the family shows to the baby. This helps your child understand the importance of family support and love.
Point out the illustrations that depict the family's daily activities and ask your child to share similar moments they enjoy with your family.
Encourage your child to talk about their feelings and routines by relating them to the baby’s experiences in the book. This fosters emotional intelligence and self-expression.
Sing a lullaby or a favorite song together after reading the book to deepen the bond and make reading a more memorable, shared family experience.
Discuss the routine the family follows in the book and relate it to your child’s daily routine to help them understand the importance of structure.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Family Bonding
Explanation: The book portrays a loving bond between the parents and the child as they go about their daily routines, emphasizing the importance of family time.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and cherish moments spent with family, understanding that such interactions provide comfort and security.
Example Lesson: Routine and Structure
Explanation: Through the depiction of the family's evening routine, the book highlights the importance of having a structured schedule, which can include playtime, mealtime, and bedtime.
Real-World Application: The integration of a consistent routine can help children feel more secure, manage expectations, and settle into healthy habits.
Example Lesson: Expression of Love
Explanation: The parents in the story express love through actions, words, and physical affection, teaching the importance of emotional expression within the family.
Real-World Application: Children learn to express love and affection openly and can carry these behaviors into their relationships with friends and other family members.
Example Lesson: Cultural Identity
Explanation: The book includes elements of Latino culture, such as Spanish words and cultural practices, helping children see the value in cultural heritage.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore and take pride in their own and others’ cultural backgrounds, promoting diversity and inclusion.