"The Cosmobiography of Sun Ra: The Sound of Joy Is Enlightening" by Chris Raschka explores the life and philosophy of the avant-garde musician and cosmic visionary Sun Ra. Through vibrant illustrations and lyrical prose, the book captures Sun Ra's belief in the transformative power of music and his otherworldly persona. It delves into his innovative jazz compositions, his cosmic theories, and his artistic legacy, inviting readers into a world where sound transcends the earthly realm. The narrative celebrates creativity, individuality, and the joy of existence, highlighting how Sun Ra's unique vision continues to inspire and enlighten. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2014 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Chris Raschka is a writer-illustrator of over sixty books for children. Among them are Charlie Parker