Books by This Author
Charlie Parker Played Be Bop
By: Chris Raschka
Age Level: 3-6
Inspired by jazz great Charlie Parker, rhythm and repetition are woven together to create a musical effect. Animated watercolors and lively text combine in a story that begs to be read aloud.
Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
By: Chris Raschka
Age Level: 3-6
Learning to ride a bike requires lots of practice and perhaps even more encouragement as the girl and her father (or grandfather?) demonstrates. Open, animated illustrations combine with textual reassurances to the child, memorably presenting this recognizable experience.
John Coltrane's Giant Steps
By: Chris Raschka
Age Level: 6-9
"Giant Steps," the music piece written by John Coltrane is performed by "a box, a snowflake, some raindrops and a kitten." Color and line bring the sounds of music to paper in a sophisticated, jazzy, and intriguing visualization of music, mood, and a jazz great.
Mysterious Thelonious
By: Chris Raschka
Age Level: 6-9
Vibe, rhythm, beat! There have been many tributes to the great jazz composer and performer Thelonious Monk, but none so arresting and surround-sound-appealing as this small, unassuming book.
Simple Gifts
By: Chris Raschka
Age Level: 6-9
A familiar traditional Shaker hymn has been interpreted in bold, semi-abstract, jewel-toned illustrations reminiscent of artist Paul Klee. A cat, squirrel, bird and turtle characters create the feel of the music.
