Follow the Drinking Gourd: A Story of the Underground Railroad

Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family’s escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Illustrated by Yvonne Buchanan. Ages 6 and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, American Heroes & Legends. Audio and video versions of the story use the same text and illustrations and are narrated by Morgan Freeman with original music by Taj Mahal. Parents’ Choice Silver Honors; Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Award; New York Festivals Gold Medal. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound editions of the book are available at www.rabbitears.com. Rabbit Ears stories open a door to the world of great literature. These are timeless and beloved stories that have delighted generations, and continue to offer powerful lessons for today's audiences. Readers of all ages will explore faraway lands and cultures through folktales. You will walk alongside heroes of long ago legends. And discover master storytellers such as Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, and Rudyard Kipling. Original illustrations in full color add another dimension to each story, and the texts will foster a love of reading. Great stories. Great Memories. Get the entire Rabbit Ears library!