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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Chicka Chicka Book, A) Hardcover – Special Edition, September 22, 2009

by Bill Martin Jr. (Author), John Archambault (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 40,257 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Children's Beginner Readers
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There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years!

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

In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!

Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault’s rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert’s bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series an enduring classic.
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Chicka Chicka Book, A
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD530L
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.4 x 10.88 inches
  8. Publisher
    Beach Lane
  9. Publication date
    September 22, 2009
  10. ISBN-10
    1416990917
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1416990918
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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 is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked with Bill Martin, Jr. on several projects. He lives in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.

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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beach Lane (September 22, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416990917
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416990918
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.4 x 10.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    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.

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Customers find this board book fun to read and effective for teaching the alphabet, helping children recognize letters and build phonemic awareness. The book features vibrant, bold pictures and a catchy tune that children enjoy, with one customer noting it's particularly good for teaching colors. Customers appreciate its durability, noting it's sturdy for little hands and will last for years of use.

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1,477 customers mention "Book love"1,472 positive5 negative

Customers love this book, finding it catchy and fun to read, particularly as a way to teach the alphabet and keep little ones entertained.

"...The playful text and dynamic illustrations create a fun and memorable reading experience, making it a favorite for both children and parents...." Read more

"...This book is a delightful read and a great way to teach the alphabet. The pictures are eye catching and it will quickly become a beloved favorite...." Read more

"Much bigger than expected, beautiful vibrant colors and cute story, also easy to read and great for learning! Love this book!..." Read more

"...It is a must have if you want to encourage the magic of reading." Read more

1,389 customers mention "Color scheme"1,344 positive45 negative

Customers love the color scheme of this board book, describing it as beautiful and classic.

"*Chicka Chicka Boom Boom* by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault is a vibrant and engaging book that’s perfect for introducing young children to..." Read more

"...I bought two of them for a baby showers this year. The pictures are beautiful and the board book makes it last long time for a young ages." Read more

"...The pictures are eye catching and it will quickly become a beloved favorite. It’s fun to read and fun to hear." Read more

"...Love this book! Also packaged vey well in a way it wouldn't be destroyed really appreciate that!" Read more

362 customers mention "Sturdiness"324 positive38 negative

Customers praise the book's durability, noting it's sturdy for little hands and will last forever, with one customer mentioning it's ready for years of use.

"...The pictures are beautiful and the board book makes it last long time for a young ages." Read more

"Well constructed thick book perfect for small hands. This book is a delightful read and a great way to teach the alphabet...." Read more

"Kids love this book. It has lasted through many young hands" Read more

"It was a gift. Came in perfect condition" Read more

310 customers mention "Alphabet learning"297 positive13 negative

Customers find the book effective for learning the alphabet, as it helps children recognize letters and fosters early literacy skills. One customer notes that the repetitive text is great for building phonemic awareness.

"...The rhythmic, repetitive text is great for building phonemic awareness and early literacy skills, while the whimsical illustrations capture children..." Read more

"...She is now in college and can recite it by heart. If sung with a "kick" to it, your child will remember the alphabet...." Read more

"...We've had it in paperback, hardback, and now board book for him to use himself." Read more

"...for learning rhythm and the alphabet, not to mention uppercase and lowercase differentiation." Read more

248 customers mention "Rhythm"248 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's rhythm, noting its fun cadence and catchy tune that's easy to recite over and over.

"...The rhythmic, repetitive text is great for building phonemic awareness and early literacy skills, while the whimsical illustrations capture children..." Read more

"I love the sing song rhythm of this book, however, this book has been revised add another verse...." Read more

"...Such a delightful story with its rhythm and artful graphics. Sturdy material. Bright happy colors. It's a mainstay of a child's library for a reason." Read more

"...The first half of climbing up the tree is very cute, catchy and has a bit of a story, then with 'l m n o p' and on till the end it's just rushed &#..." Read more

208 customers mention "Rhyme quality"180 positive28 negative

Customers enjoy the rhyming in the book, particularly noting the catchy phrases for each letter and how it keeps children's attention.

"...The playful text and dynamic illustrations create a fun and memorable reading experience, making it a favorite for both children and parents...." Read more

"...You can read enthusiastically and be silly, keeping the attention of any energetic toddler." Read more

"...The rhyming is what makes it so engaging so I wish that some of the pages tried a little harder instead of just listing the letters...." Read more

"Super cute verbiage in this book, we got the board book so my son won't destroy it...." Read more

157 customers mention "Color palette"157 positive0 negative

Customers love the book's vibrant colors and rhyming text, which make it fun to read. They particularly enjoy looking at the bright pictures, and one customer mentions it can be used to teach colors.

"...This beloved classic combines catchy rhymes with colorful, lively illustrations that bring the letters of the alphabet to life...." Read more

"Much bigger than expected, beautiful vibrant colors and cute story, also easy to read and great for learning! Love this book!..." Read more

"It’s a sweet, colorful, beautiful book that I remember being the first book I learned to read as a child...." Read more

"...Sturdy material. Bright happy colors. It's a mainstay of a child's library for a reason." Read more

110 customers mention "Story length"81 positive29 negative

Customers like the story length of this board book, which includes all the content from the regular book, with one customer noting it makes a good bedtime read.

"...Reading it to my one-year-old grandson now. Such a delightful story with its rhythm and artful graphics. Sturdy material. Bright happy colors...." Read more

"...The first half of climbing up the tree is very cute, catchy and has a bit of a story, then with 'l m n o p' and on till the end it's just rushed &#..." Read more

"...page looks about the same so my 9 month old granddaughter has no interest in this book. Maybe when she’s a little older & is learning her ABC’s." Read more

"...The story line is simple: the lower case letters pass along the word that everyone is going to climb to the top of the coconut tree...." Read more

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  • Gendelfully
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun rhythmic book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
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    *Chicka Chicka Boom Boom* by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault is a vibrant and engaging book that’s perfect for introducing young children to the alphabet. This beloved classic combines catchy rhymes with colorful, lively illustrations that bring the letters of the alphabet to life.

    The story follows the letters of the alphabet as they race up a coconut tree, only to come tumbling down in a lively, rhythmic adventure. The playful text and dynamic illustrations create a fun and memorable reading experience, making it a favorite for both children and parents.

    What makes this book stand out is its ability to combine educational content with entertainment. The rhythmic, repetitive text is great for building phonemic awareness and early literacy skills, while the whimsical illustrations capture children’s imaginations and keep them engaged.

    *Chicka Chicka Boom Boom* is a must-have for any young reader’s collection. Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault’s creative and joyful approach to the alphabet makes this book an essential tool for fostering a love of reading and learning. Highly recommended for a fun and educational reading experience!
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  • Samantha Thibault
    5.0 out of 5 stars Your kids will love it.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    My daughters love this book. They almost have it memorized. I bought two of them for a baby showers this year. The pictures are beautiful and the board book makes it last long time for a young ages.
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  • Mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars A told B and B told C
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
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    Well constructed thick book perfect for small hands. This book is a delightful read and a great way to teach the alphabet. The pictures are eye catching and it will quickly become a beloved favorite. It’s fun to read and fun to hear.
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  • Coco Burrell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vibrant colors, easy to read and great for learning
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    Much bigger than expected, beautiful vibrant colors and cute story, also easy to read and great for learning! Love this book! Also packaged vey well in a way it wouldn't be destroyed really appreciate that!
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  • Jacqueline Jensen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025
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    My grandson loves this book. It is a must have if you want to encourage the magic of reading.
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  • Dave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for little learners
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
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    Kids love this book. It has lasted through many young hands
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  • Elizabeth Perez-Ramon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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    It’s a sweet, colorful, beautiful book that I remember being the first book I learned to read as a child. My husband and I purchased it for our daughter for her first Christmas and she absolutely adores holding and turning the thick, glossy board book pages! Our favorite.
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  • Julia A
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
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    This is such a classic book. My son loves it so much but isn’t ready for paperback books. This board book is perfect for him.
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  • grida
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lecture
    Reviewed in France on August 14, 2024
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    Pour bien commencer à comprendre des histoires en anglais
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  • Está muy bonito el libro y para enseñar ingles a los niños está perfecto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para enseñar inglés
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 24, 2024
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    Es muy bonito, corto pero le llama la atención a los niños
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  • 松本
    5.0 out of 5 stars 幼児英語教育にピッタリ！
    Reviewed in Japan on June 18, 2020
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    子どもと歌って踊って家族で楽しめました！
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  • chrissi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book that is also a song and animated video
    Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2022
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    I bought this book on a whim only later to see it in a spotify recommendation as a song. There are many versions but the one by the original authors is the best. There is also a short video that accompanies the song by the original authors on youtube. Again, search for the original authors as there are many versions. My son first heard the song, then saw the video and once I showed him the book he was thrilled. We read it nearly every day.
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  • M ANTHONY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and laugh book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2024
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    My baby loves this book. Always babbling to the words. A firm favourite.
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