{"product_id":"follow-the-drinking-gourd-9780679819974","title":"Follow the Drinking Gourd","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) \u003ci\u003eBooklist. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeanette Winter has written and illustrated almost 50 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eDiego, \u003c\/i\u003e E\u003ci\u003emily Dickinson's Letters to the World, \u003c\/i\u003e Th\u003ci\u003ee Librarian of Basra, Georgia, and Mama\u003c\/i\u003e. Her art with flat colors and perspectives in the folk art tradition have brought her many honors. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600225407250,"sku":"9780679819974","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3e2bfae7-5781-4cf5-a0ef-514a1e29840e.jpg?v=1732210885","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/follow-the-drinking-gourd-9780679819974","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}