Follow the Drinking Gourd -- Jeanette Winter, Paperback
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.
Author: Jeanette Winter
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Published: 1/15/1992
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51 lbs
Size: 9.95" H x 10.84" L x 0.22" W
ISBN: 9780679819974