“A fine rendering of history in picture book format.”–Booklist,
Starred
“An extraordinary and inspiring tribute to a unique part of
African-Americanhistory.”–Boston Globe
“The artist’s hauntingly muted pictures propel the story forward
and makeit memorable.”–Washington Post Book World
From the Hardcover edition.
內容簡介:
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.
關於作者:
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.
From the Hardcover edition.