Follow the Drinking Gourd
Jeanette Winter
(Author)
Description
Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aidsslaves 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.
"
Product Details
Price
$8.99
$8.36
Publisher
Dragonfly Books
Publish Date
January 15, 1992
Pages
48
Dimensions
10.84 X 9.95 X 0.22 inches | 0.51 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780679819974
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About the Author
Jeanette Winter has written and illustrated almost 50 books for children, including Diego, Emily Dickinson's Letters to the World, The Librarian of Basra, Georgia, and Mama. Her art with flat colors and perspectives in the folk art tradition have brought her many honors. She lives in New York City.
Reviews
"A fine rendering of history in picture book format."-Booklist, Starred "An extraordinary and inspiring tribute to a unique part of African-American
history."-Boston Globe "The artist's hauntingly muted pictures propel the story forward and make
it memorable."-Washington Post Book World
history."-Boston Globe "The artist's hauntingly muted pictures propel the story forward and make
it memorable."-Washington Post Book World
