Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter

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.

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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.