From the creators of the bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom comes a bright and bouncy board book gift set that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!

A told B,
and B told C,
“I’ll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree.”

This cheerful boxed set of three concept board books introduces young readers to their ABCs, 123s, and first words with playful rhymes, bold visuals, and the irresistible rhythm of the Chicka Chicka series. With sturdy pages and colorful art by Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Lois Ehlert, these books are made for little hands and growing minds.

Perfect for baby showers, preschool classrooms, and first libraries, this giftable board book collection supports early literacy, phonics, and language development—all wrapped up in one joyful package.

This boxed set includes:

Chicka Chicka ABC—an introduction to the alphabet for the youngest readers
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3—a counting book for babies and toddlers
Words—a celebration of first vocabulary

About The Authors

Bill Martin Jr

Bill Martin, Jr. (1916–2004) has been called “America’s favorite children’s author.” He wrote more than 300 books for children, including the classic texts Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, illustrated by Eric Carle, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, illustrated by Lois Ehlert.

John Archambault

John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked with Bill Martin, Jr. on several projects. He lives in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.

Michael Sampson

Michael Sampson is a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two books for young children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 and The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry. He and Bill Martin Jr wrote many popular books together, including Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? Michael Sampson lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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.