Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by Bill Martin Jr.
from Aladdin
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
and B told C
"I'll meet you at the top
of the coconut tree."
Countless children -- and their parents -- can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. The perfect pairing of Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault's lively rhymes, and Caldecott Honor artist Lois Ehlert's bright, bold, cheerful pictures made Chicka Chicka Boom Boom an instant hit and a perennial favorite.
This full-sized, quality paperback edition will bring even more fans to this endearing, enduring classic.
Will there be enough room?Chicka chicka boom boom!
There will always be room for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom on every child's bookshelf!
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
by Bill Martin Jr
from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
1 told 2
and 2 told 3,
"I'll race you to the top
of the apple tree."
One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.
Snowballs
by Lois Ehlert
from Voyager Books
Leaf Man (Ala Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards))
by Lois Ehlert
from Harcourt Children's Books
With illustrations made from actual fall leaves and die-cut pages on every spread that reveal gorgeous landscape vistas, here is a playful, whimsical, and evocative book that celebrates the natural world and the rich imaginative life of children.
Includes an author's note and leaf-identifying labels.
Chicka Chicka ABC (book and toy)
by Bill Jr. Martin
from Little Simon
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the beloved classic picture book, is now available in an abridged board book and maraca gift set perfect for parent and child to share. This rhythmic, rhyming storybook will have little ones clapping, stamping their feet, and singing their way from A to Z and back again. Packaged in a handy carry-along tote, this alphabet treat is sure to bring the beat and a smile to even the youngest child.
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z
by Lois Ehlert
from Voyager Books
Ages 1-3. This appetizing alphabet book shows fruits and vegetables so juicy and alive, you'll wish they could jump off the page and into your mouth. Even vegetable haters will find it hard to resist the vibrantly colored collage illustrations, which make each item look fascinating and appealing. Long a favorite picture book, this title is now available in a smaller board book edition, just right for introducing toddlers to the mysteries of endive, kiwifruit and papaya. Booklist called the original "bright, bold... well designed."
Planting a Rainbow
by Lois Ehlert
from Voyager Books
Color Zoo
from HarperCollins
Shapes and colors in your zoo, lots of things that you can do. Heads and ears, beaks and snouts, that's what animals are all about. I know animals and you do too; make some new ones for your zoo.
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
by Lois Ehlert
from Harcourt Children's Books
Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On
by Lois Ehlert
from Voyager Books
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