Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
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:

  • 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
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
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:

  • 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
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

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Nobody teaches the alphabet quite like Bill Martin Jr, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom has proved that. The colorful and lively illustrations in this book will captivate even the youngest of readers attention, making learning the alphabet a fun and rhythmic experience.

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:

  • 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

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781416999997
Publisher: Little Simon
Publication date: 06/22/2010
Series: A Chicka Chicka Book
Edition description: Lap Edition
Pages: 36
Product dimensions: 8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile: AD530L (what's this?)
Age Range: 2 - 6 Years

About the Author


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, California.

Lois Ehlert has created numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Rrralph!, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, and Growing Vegetable Soup. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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