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.
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Follow the Drinking Gourd
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.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780679819974 |
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Publisher: | Random House Children's Books |
Publication date: | 01/15/1992 |
Edition description: | Reprinted Edition |
Pages: | 48 |
Sales rank: | 217,269 |
Product dimensions: | 10.88(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.16(d) |
Lexile: | AD630L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 3 - 7 Years |
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