Follow the Drinking Gourd Paperback – Picture Book, January 15, 1992 by Jeanette Winter
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.
5.20
Follow The Drinking Gourd: Story and Pictures by Jeanette Winter
Publisher : Dragonfly Books; Reprint edition (January 15, 1992)
Language : English
Paperback : 48 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780679819974
ISBN-13 : 978-0679819974
Reading age : 3 - 7 years
Lexile measure : AD630L
Grade level : Preschool - 2
Item Weight : 8.9 ounces
Dimensions : 10.88 x 0.16 x 10 inches

