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Charlie Parker Played Be Bop

by Chris Raschka

The jazzy, rhythmic, bestselling picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Chris Raschka is just right for young kids who love to listen to the beat!

Charlie Parker is swinging and spinning all over the pages, and Charlie's cat is waiting, waiting for him to come home. The infectious jazzy text is just right for young listeners.

Ages: 6, 8, 7, 5
Interest Level: Grades K - 3
Grade Level Equivalent: 1.7
Lexile Measure: 140L
DRA: 13-14
Guided Reading: H
Publisher: Orchard
Book Type: Read-Aloud Book
Number of Pages: 14
Genre: Biography, Biography and Autobiography