Follow the Drinking Gourd
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Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter
Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.JEANETTE WINTER has authored and illustrated several children's books, including Diego, which was written by her son Jonah and was named a Best Illustrated Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review. Winter spends her time in both New York and Texas.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780679819974 |
| ISBN 10 | 0679819975 |
| Title | Follow the Drinking Gourd |
| Author | Jeanette Winter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Year published | 1992-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Prizes | Winner of Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice 1988, Winner of Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year 1988, Winner of Reading Rainbow Feature Books 1988 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |