About The Book

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom—the rollicking, rhyming alphabet book beloved by generations—is now available in paperback edition with a read-along CD, perfect for toddler story time, preschool classrooms, and early readers at home or on the go!

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


In this cheerful ABC book for toddlers, the letters of the alphabet race up the coconut tree in a bright, bouncy chant—until the tree can’t hold them all and they come tumbling down in a chicka chicka BOOM! BOOM! What happens next? Little readers will love finding out!

This book and CD edition features lively narration and rhythmic storytelling that supports phonics, letter recognition, auditory learning, and early literacy skills. Whether you’re reading together or listening during quiet time or in the car, kids can enjoy independently as they follow along.

With bold, high-contrast art from Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Lois Ehlert and joyful rhyming text by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, this timeless read-aloud favorite is perfect for quiet time, classroom use, or learning through music and movement.

This special paperback edition comes with a CD so you can listen as you read along!

About The Authors

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.

About The Illustrator

Photograph © Lillian Schultz

Lois Ehlert (1934–2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom BoomMiceTen Little Caterpillars, and her own Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, RRRalphLots of SpotsBoo to You!Leaf ManSnowballs, Waiting for WingsPlanting a RainbowGrowing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Simon (October 24, 2006)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781416927181
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8
  • Lexile ® AD530L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Awards and Honors

  • ILA/CBC Children's Choices
  • ALA Notable Children's Books
  • Parents' Choice Award
  • Boston Globe/Horn Book Award Honor Book
  • Kentucky Bluegrass Award
  • Biennale Of Illustrations Bratislava

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