Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Oversized Lap Board Book
By Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
Part of Chicka Chicka Book, A
Table of Contents
About The Book
The beloved alphabet classic—now in a large-format board book made for reading together!
A told B,
and B told C,
“I’ll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree.”
In Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the letters of the alphabet race to the top of a coconut tree in a lively, playful story that’s been a children’s favorite for over thirty years. With bold, cheerful, high-contrast art by Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Lois Ehlert and rhyming text by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, this durable oversized board book is perfect for:
Designed for shared reading, this lap board book edition helps learners follow each letter and illustration—whether snuggled up with a caregiver or gathered in a group. A fun, catchy way to explore the alphabet and build early literacy skills, it’s also a standout gift for baby showers, toddler birthdays, and classroom libraries.
Whether you’re revisiting a childhood favorite or introducing it to a new generation, Chicka Chicka Boom Boombrings the alphabet to life with energy, color, and unforgettable rhythm.
Also available as oversized lap board books:
A told B,
and B told C,
“I’ll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree.”
In Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the letters of the alphabet race to the top of a coconut tree in a lively, playful story that’s been a children’s favorite for over thirty years. With bold, cheerful, high-contrast art by Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Lois Ehlert and rhyming text by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, this durable oversized board book is perfect for:
- Story time and read-alouds with babies and toddlers
- Preschool or classroom circle time
- Group reading in daycares, libraries, and homes
Designed for shared reading, this lap board book edition helps learners follow each letter and illustration—whether snuggled up with a caregiver or gathered in a group. A fun, catchy way to explore the alphabet and build early literacy skills, it’s also a standout gift for baby showers, toddler birthdays, and classroom libraries.
Whether you’re revisiting a childhood favorite or introducing it to a new generation, Chicka Chicka Boom Boombrings the alphabet to life with energy, color, and unforgettable rhythm.
Also available as oversized lap board books:
- Chicka Chicka ABC—an introduction to the alphabet for the youngest readers
- Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3—a counting book for babies and toddlers
About The Illustrator
Lois Ehlert
Lois Ehlert (1934–2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, and her own Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, RRRalph, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Snowballs, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor.
Product Details
- Publisher: Little Simon (June 22, 2010)
- Length: 36 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416999997
- Ages: 3 - 6
- Lexile ® AD530L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
Awards and Honors
- ILA/CBC Children's Choices
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- Parents' Choice Award
- Boston Globe/Horn Book Award Honor Book
- Kentucky Bluegrass Award
- Biennale Of Illustrations Bratislava
Resources and Downloads
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