Charlie Parker Played Be Bop

"Jazz riffs sizzle beneath illustrations and text, begging kids to imagine the notes and the feelings...an experiential work, not simply afforded added dimension by the recording, but literally brought to life. Hearing Parker's 'A Night in Tunisia' is essential to this rich experience. Raschka himself adds wonderful commentary that offers children a window into his process in creating this book by representing the music in line, color, and words. His introduction to Richard Allen's musical reading is certain to enhance the listening experience. Lucky are the children who read these groundbreaking picture books with the volume turned up!" - AudioFile Magazine

Chris Raschka is the Caldecott Award-winning illustrator of A BALL FOR DAISY and THE HELLO, GOODBYE WINDOW. He is also the illustrator of YO! YES? (which won a Caldecott Honor), SOURPUSS AND SWEETIE PIE, CHARLIE PARKER PLAYED BE BOP, and FARMY FARM. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.