Charlie Parker Played Be Bop
Inspired upon hearing a recording of "A Night in Tunisia," the author-artist created a swinging tribute to Charlie Parker and be bop. The unified art and design elements of this 9 2" square book express be bop music. The illustrations were rendered in watercolor and charcoal pencil. "Charlie Parker played be bop. / Charlie Parker played alto saxophone. / The music sounded like hip hop. / Never leave your cat / a-lone." Caution: the lyrics are contagious. ©1992 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
CCBC Age Recommendation: All ages
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
African Americans
Music and Musicians
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Orchard
Publish Year: 1992
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0531085996
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Raschka