num_pages: 48
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.  
language: English
title: Follow the Drinking Gourd
titlecomplete: Follow the Drinking Gourd
genres: Music, Historical, Cultural, Picture Books, Childrens, American History, African American, School, Historical Fiction, Fiction
ratings_count: 2056
publisher: Dragonfly Books