Age
3-7
Grade
PK-2
Jeanette Winter
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Paperback
(Dragonfly Books Jan. 15, 1992)
, Reprint edition
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.
- Series
- Dragonfly Books
- ISBN
- 9780679819 / 9780679819974
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 8.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 10.0 x 0.2
in.