Age
6-12
Grade
1-7
Jeanette Winter
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Library Binding
(Knopf Books for Young Readers Jan. 8, 2008)
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.
- ISBN
- 0394996941 / 9780394996943
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 20.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 11.2 x 0.4
in.