{"product_id":"9780679819974","title":"Follow the Drinking Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003eIllus. 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051352375536,"sku":"9780679819974","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780679819974_p0.jpg?v=1763607271","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780679819974","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}