Follow the Drinking Gourd
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0394896947
ISBN 13
9780394896946
Category
Picture Books
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Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Pages
48
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Description
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. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
