An Alphabet Classic
This bright and colorful book uses rhythm and simple words in a way that will have your child excited by the book, participating in its reading, and perhaps even reciting its chant when the book is out of sight. This is a classic and a must-have for any little one.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
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.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
"A told B,
and B told C, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.'"
Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault's Official Websites
Learn More about the Authors
- The Kansas Reading Association: Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award
- Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award
Established in 1996, this award serves to honor internationally renowned Kansas author Bill Martin, Jr., as well as commend outstanding authors/illustrators. It also promotes in young children an appreciation for literature... - Bill Martin
- Bill Martin Jr truly was "America's favorite children's author." He wrote for almost 60 years (Yes, his first book, The Little Squeegy Bug--The Story of the Firefly, was published in 1945). He was the author of the classic text Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do you See?, which was illustrated by his dear friend Eric Carle, as well as more than 300 other books for children.
- JohnArchambault.com
- Melody and song carry words along.
So sings award-winning author, John Archambault. Archambault invites children and teachers to float
along on a river of language where music and poetry are intertwined for fluent and joyour language absorption and appreciation.
What age child do you think this book most appropriate for?
Chicka Chicka Sticka Sticka
Chicka Chicka Sticka Sticka
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is back -- this time as a sticker book! Inside you'll find an alphabet of colorful vinyl stickers that can be used time and again to re-create the hilarious rush of letters up the coconut tree.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom on Wikipedia
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a bestselling 1989 children's book drawn and written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert, and published by Aladdin Picture Books. This book is about anthropomorphized letters, who climb up a coconut tree in alphabetical order, until the tree collapses. Capital letters (the older relatives of the letters climbing the tree) come to help them. Again alphabetically, it describes each letter's injury, such as "skinned-knee D". It inspired a 2004 sequel, Chicka Chicka 123. A board book for toddlers, entitled "Chicka Chicka ABC" was published in 1990 and contains the first half of the full story.
8 Feet 3D Hanging Palm Tree
8 Feet 3D Hanging Palm Tree
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Bring the tropics in with our three dimensional hanging palm tree. It's made from a sturdy but pliable cardboard and stands 8 ft. tall. This cleverly designed decoration folds into itself for convenient storage.
Only $11.99 !
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3
A Different Tree, a different lesson.
Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 10/12/2008)
1 told 2
and 2 told 3,
"I'll race you to the top
of the apple tree."
Reciting Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
J.T.'s kindergarden class reciting the book Chicka Chick Boom Boom
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Online Resources for Teachers
- The Virtual Vine: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- It is all her: lesson plans, activities, art projects, bulletin board ideas, classroom decorating ideas, photos, and more!
- Early Childhood Education SuperSite -- Classroom Activities: Book Share with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- Early Childhood Education Supersite Classroom Activities:
Book Share with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Lesson Exchange: Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom/ Chicka Challenge (Elementary, Literature)
- User posted ideas and activities.
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree:: Lesson Plan, Activity, or Teaching Idea from A to Z Teacher Stuff
- Use Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to review letters of alphabet once they are all taught.
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- Information for early childhood educators and parents.
Teacher Resources
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Teacher Edition
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
Literature Notes
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Authors: John Archambault, Bill MartinInspire your students to love literature with these new Literature Notes titles. Each Literature Notes folder is packed with a synopsis of the story, an author biography, and cross-curricular activities for writing, math, social studies, and science. You'll also find creative bulletin board ideas, and delightful art projects. This folder focuses on the classic '' Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.'' Note: Bargain books are new, unread books that the publisher sells-off in volume to reduce excess inventory. Sometimes the publisher printed too many copies, in other cases bookstores purchased too many copies and have returned them to the publisher for credit. The books therefore have been handled a few times but are still in excellent condition. In either case, the publisher may place a mark on the edge of the book to identify it as a Bargain Book. This ensures the book will never get returned to the publisher for credit. In most cases the mark is a small line or dot, however sometimes it is large.
Snack Time
Give each child a celery stalk, peanut butter, and alphabet cereal. They can stick the letters to the 'tree' with the peanut butter. Another idea is this Palm Tree Snack Art.
Chicka Chicka ABC Magnet Book
Chicka Chicka ABC Magnet Book
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 10/12/2008)
List Price: $15.95
Used Price: $6.00
Book and Pajamas
Get a matching set of pajamas to wear while reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. This would be a great item to sent to the Pajama Program.Books To Bed - Chicka Boom Pajamas and Book (12mo)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Other Coconutty Songs
~ Audio CD ~
A playful collection of songs reinforcing alphabet awareness and addressing readiness, motor development, vocabulary development. Winner of the American Library Association Notable Children's Recording Award and Parents' Choice Gold Award. Songs include: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, ABCs, Braggin' Dragon, Helicopter Man, Merry Go Round, Didgereedoo, Counting Sheep, B-A-BAY, Five Little Monkeys, Here Comes Another One, Saturday Night at the Fair, Jump Rope Rhythms, Chicka Chicka Funk. 6 Foot Jointed Palm Tree Cutout
6 Foot Jointed Palm Tree Cutout
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Decorate a classroom wall, or alongside the bulletin board, to instantly bring the palm tree theme into the room.
Only $4.99 !
Your turn
Write a review, add a comment, or debate someone who disagrees with you.
What did you think?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byLove it! Great read.
Navy says:
It is very good
Posted May 14, 2008
miah says:
I loved to read the book when i was little. Now i read it to the daycare kids. They love alot!!!! Iread almost everytime thay come over.
Posted February 26, 2008
Evelyn_Saenz says:
I love to use this book when teaching the alphabet. It is a great book to use as a theme for Learning Centers as well.
Posted February 15, 2008
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
Software
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (PC & Mac)
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
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Singing Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Mrs. Aaron's KG class sings Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
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Chicka Chicka Games
- Color a Chicka Chicka Tree Dice
- from makinglearningfun.com
- Chicka Chicka Clank Can
- from makinglearningfun.com
- Roll a Chicka Chicka Tree Game
- from makinglearningfun.com
- Boom Boom Stamp Game
- from makinglearningfun.com
- Chicka Chicka Dance Song
- from makinglearningfun.com
Jumbo Inflatable Palm Tree
Stands 5-1/2' Tall !
Jumbo Inflatable Palm Tree
Only $9.99 !
Videos
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lots More Learning Fun! (Scholastic Video Collection)
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Chicka Chicka 2-Pack (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom & Chicka Chicka 1-2-3) (Scholastic Video Collection)
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lots More Learning Fun! (Scholastic Video Collection)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
Scholastic Video Collection 3-Pack #2 - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom / Harry the Dirty Dog / Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
For Use with the Read with Me DVD System - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
Reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Chick Chicka Reading Area
Teacup Tables Palm Tree Table with Coconut Stools Set Hand Painted Chidrens Furniture
Amazon Price: $279.95 (as of 10/12/2008)
This would make a beautiful reading corner with some books stacked nearby, and some letters on the wall behind.
Chicka Chicka Conga Blue
Chicka Chicka Conga Blue
Amazon Price: $199.00 (as of 10/12/2008)
Blue loves to read, and he loves Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Chicka Chicka Coloring
Printable Coloring Pages
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Coloring Pages
- from dltk-teach.com
- Chicka Chicka Tree with Coconuts
- from hubbardscupboard.org
- Chicka Chicka Tree without Coconuts
- from hubbardscupboard.org
- Chicka Chicka Color and Assemble Pieces
- from hubbardscupboard.org
- Chicka Chicka Door Knob Hanger
- from makinglearningfun.com
Other Palm Tree Decorations
Chicka Chicka A B C
Chicka Chicka ABC (book and toy)
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 10/12/2008)
This board book is a shorter version of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Great for the very young.
Photos
Letters
Amanda Curly West and Jennifer Wood
Palm Tree
Singing Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Inflatable Palm Trees
They are priced only $10-$25 !
What's the buzz about Chicka Chicka Boom Boom?
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- I had an all day Halloween event sort of thing today and we need to go over prize etiquette and some general behavior tips, but I came home to a chicken. Chicka is growing up. I knew it would happen, I'm just shocked that it happened ...
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Snack
- We sang about the tree and the letters. We followed a recipe and made a snack about the tree and the letters. We ate the tree and the letters. Yum! Yum! We love the book Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom!
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Trees
- We read the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in September. Then we used sponges to paint a coconut tree. Everyone chose something that began with the same sound as their name and then used construction paper to make themselves and the thing ...
Tie It All Together
Guestbook
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OhMe
I love this book, the song, and this lens. Great Squid lit. Lensrolling to my Squidlit Posted October 11, 2008 |
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brittany23
Excellent lens! Thanks for the information! It's wonderful to have a group that encourages children to read. This information would be great in a presentation- on a display stand! http://www.displaystandworld.com. Posted August 11, 2008 |
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amandaquerque
Great lens for a great book! I am proud to add it to the BIG LENSES group! Posted March 30, 2008 |
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Roving_Band
It's great to be in the "Get Kids Reading" group with you! Posted February 25, 2008 |
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Evelyn_Saenz
The Purple Gallinules just flew over to check out your lens. We want to climb up the coconut tree as well. Posted February 15, 2008 |
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