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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom [Hardcover]

Bill Martin Jr. , John Archambault , Lois Ehlert
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (423 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 22, 2009 3 and up 530L (What's this?)
Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault's rhythmic chant and Lois Ehlert's exuberant collage illustrations have made Chicka Chicka Boom Boom a read-aloud favorite for twenty years.

To celebrate, here is a special anniversary edition of this quintessential picture book with these exciting new features including completely restored artwork, twenty years of Chicka historical note and a Happy Birthday, Chicka! poster on the inside jacket that will surely delight old and new generations of Chicka Chicka fans alike!


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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. "A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"--which probably seemed like a good idea until the other 23 members of the gang decided to follow suit. Lois Ehlert's chunky block illustrations show the luxuriant green palm standing straight and tall on the first page, but it begins to groan and bend under its alphabetical burden. First the coconuts fall off, then ("Chicka chicka... BOOM! BOOM!") all the letters also end up in a big heap underneath. A very simple board-book version stops there, but this original text goes on to introduce the helping hands of the 26 uppercase "mamas and papas and uncles and aunts." (Baby to preschool) --Richard Farr --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From Publishers Weekly

In this bright and lively rhyme, the letters of the alphabet race each other to the top of the coconut tree. When X, Y and Z finally scramble up the trunk, however, the weight is too much, and down they all tumble in a colorful chaotic heap: "Chicka Chicka . . . BOOM! BOOM!" All the family members race to help, as one by one the letters recover in amusingly battered fashion. Poor stubbed toe E has a swollen appendage, while F sports a jaunty Band-Aid and P is indeed black-eyed. As the tropic sun goes down and a radiant full moon appears, indomitable A leaps out of bed, double-daring his colleagues to another treetop race. This nonsense verse delights with its deceptively simple narrative and with the repetition of such catchy phrases as "skit skat skoodle doot." Ehlert's bold color scheme, complete with hot pink and orange borders, matches the crazy mood perfectly. Children will revel in seeing the familiar alphabet transported into this madcap adventure. Ages 2-6.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 and up
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Beach Lane Books (September 22, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416990917
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416990918
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (423 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bill Martin Jr, an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet, held a doctoral degree in early childhood education. His many books, among them the bestselling classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?; and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, are a testament to his ability to speak directly to children.

Customer Reviews

Chicka Chicka boom boom is a great book when teaching a child the letters and order of the alphabet. Tammy Higgins  |  240 reviewers made a similar statement
My 3 year old son and 5 year old daughter absolutely LOVE this book. perduefamily  |  148 reviewers made a similar statement
Our kids really liked this one... Remember them listening to cd and reading book a lot. CRAB1  |  71 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE the full story board book!!! June 22, 2010
By LB
Format:Board book
I actually found this at a book store, I was walking by and I almost screamed with delight! My daughter who is 9 months LOVES this book- we have the paper back and a small board book which doesn't have the whole story (boooo). Anyways I bought Two copies of this!! It is a huge full sized board book with THE WHOLE STORY!!! Awesome! This book is made to last! If your child loves this book I suggest the board book- it's perfect for little ones and its VERY durable!
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81 of 88 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Ellamennow P February 22, 2004
Format:Paperback
A word of warning. If you haven't a rhythmic bone in your body, you'd best not be reading "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" anytime soon. This book is arguably the best known alphabet book on the market today. Telling a tale of alphabetic foolhardiness, a troop of lower case letters (all of them, in fact) go bounding up the nearby coconut tree for a variety of reasons. When the tree can no longer support their weight the little letters find themselves splayed out on the ground. Fortunately the big letters come along to comfort the little ones, though it's obvious by the end that not all have learned their lesson.

Verses of the letters' exploits are intermixed with chants like so;

"Chicka chick boom boom!
Will there be enough room?
Here comes H
Up the coconut tree"

The text has a nice rhythmic quality to it. A kind of onomatopoetic elegance. And the illustrations, while not particularly stunning, fulfill their purpose excellently. It's a good read-aloud story for kids learning their alphabet, and would fit into any storytime excellently. A fun feisty book.

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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chicka Chicka Boom Boom January 21, 2002
Format:Board book
This is hands down the best book for children age 3 and under that I have ever encountered (and we have over 1,000 children's books in our home!). I began reading it to my oldest child when she was 2 months old, and by 16 months, she could recite the alphabet AND identify all 26 letters of the alphabet-- upper AND lower case! I give most of the credit to this wonderful book (but keep in mind, we read it EVERYDAY, often times, several times a day!) My youngest child picks this book out of the shelf first and foremost. He is only 13 months old, but he absolutely loves this book and prefers it over most toys. Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault have more than a classic here, not to mention the great illustrations by Lois Ehlert. If you're looking for the perfect book to teach your children the alphabet or you just simply want an entertaining book that is sure to be a hit, look no further. This is it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars OH WHAT FUN!
This is an awesome, FUN, FUN, FUN, book to experience story time. My grandson absolutely loves this book. He asks for it often.
Published 1 day ago by Tenderfoot TX
2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough in the story
No, my son was not into this book at this time. He's 22 months old, maybe when he's older. He likes rhymes like Llama books.
Published 3 days ago by Charmagne M. Mccorkendale
5.0 out of 5 stars Crack-you-up book!
A book for every child's bookshelf! An all-time favorite in our house. Buy one for Grandma's house, also. Great for a baby shower gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it again and again
My 3 yr old sons school read his book, he talked about it for a week. We bought it for him now when I want him to clean up I use the book as an incentive. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Chrystal Bost
5.0 out of 5 stars A LONG TIME FAVORITE
My brother used to call our daughter Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and it brought back great memories. Great book for kids of all ages.
Published 9 days ago by Frances A. Harter
5.0 out of 5 stars Have read this book thousands of time for my grandchildren
A terrifically fun book that seems to grip the interest of all the children that I have read it to. The story is cute and has a nice cadence to it as it unfolds.
Published 12 days ago by William Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
One of my grandson's favorite books, it's also very good for teaching abc's and other skills to preschooler's.... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars grandbaby coming
With a new grandchild on the way, I knew I wanted the classics in my library. Everyone should have this book!
Published 18 days ago by Michelle Benningfield
5.0 out of 5 stars chicka chicka boom boom
Awesome childrens book I had when my kids were little. I bought this for a baby shower gift. It is fun to read.
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