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.
I have read this book to little ones for several years now, and they always love it. The key to the success of this book is in how you read it. Get a little rhythm in you and this book is AMAZING.
"A told B, and B told C, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.'"
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
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.'"
Chicka Chicka MP3s
Getting the classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom song, along with the instrumental version is great for classroom use. Once they've learned the song with the singers, you can use the instrumental version in a performance of the song.
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
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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". The book is notable for its rhyming structure which is reminiscent of the jazz vocal improvisation technique known as scat singing.
It inspired a 2004 sequel, Chicka, Chicka, 1, 2, 3. A board book for toddlers, entitled "Chicka, Chicka ABC" was published in 1990 and contains the first half of the full story.
8 Feet Tall 3D Hanging Palm Tree
Hanging Palm Tree 8ft
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
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.
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 12/15/2009)
1 told 2
and 2 told 3,
"I'll race you to the top
of the apple tree."
Reciting Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Online Resources for Teachers and Parents
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Lesson Plans & Activities
- The Virtual Vine: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- It is all here: 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 12/15/2009)
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 12/15/2009)
List Price: $15.95
Used Price: $5.32
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
Jointed Palm Tree Cutout 72in
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
Decorate a classroom wall, or alongside the bulletin board, to instantly bring the palm tree theme into the room.
Your Opinion
What did you think?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byLove it! Great Book!
Tori says:
I loved this book when i was in kindergarden, but then i moved and lossed the book, but when i was at a thrift store i found it! so i bought and her i was a 14 yr old girl sitting in her room reading one of the most beloved childrens bokks of alltime. Then i read it to my little sister, she learned her ABC's from it!
Posted October 07, 2009
DerikTutt says:
I love this book and so did my son when he was in Pre-K. We actually bought the book. He's in the first grade now but I'm sure it's still one of his all time favorites. I enjoyed checking this lense out.
Posted October 06, 2009
Nah, it's overrated.
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 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 6' Tall !
Only $12.99 !
Videos
![Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lots More Learning Fun! (Scholastic Video Collection) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41FAM92F95L._SL75_.jpg)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lots More Learning Fun! (Scholastic Video Collection) [VHS]
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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 12/15/2009)
For Use with the Read with Me DVD System - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
Chick Chicka Reading Area
Chicka Chicka Conga Blue
Chicka Chicka Conga Blue
List Price: $34.99
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 12/15/2009)
This board book is a shorter version of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Great for the very young.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Blocks
AB4 - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Blocks
Each set includes 16 2"x2" blocks made of a sturdy paper board and are printed with soy-based inks. Outstanding themed art and upper and lower case letters are packaged in a keepsake, flip-top box.
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 12/15/2009)
Inflatable Palm Trees
They are priced only $10-$25 !
What's the buzz about Chicka Chicka Boom Boom?
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Fun!
- The book, "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is a well loved one in our house. It is one that Sam can "read" by himself and even Ray is starting to say, "boom boom!"and "tree". This week alone I've lost track of how many times I've read and ...
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Kindergarten Activity | Er-u-di-tion
- Read about a fabulous art activity based on the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
- chickachicka.png. Chicka Chika Boom Boom! This was one of my kids, Ryan and Leah's favorite books when they were little. What is a favorite book in your family. Make a book recommendation in the comments. Click on the words above to ...
Tie It All Together
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- RuntFarmSeries RuntFarmSeries Oct 18, 2009 @ 8:59 pm
- Nice lens! You've got a lot of fun and helpful resources here. Please feel free to stop by my lens and say hi when you get the chance.
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- jessicahoward jessicahoward Oct 1, 2009 @ 12:25 am
- good collection of books! vote for 5*
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Sep 30, 2009 @ 7:35 am
- wonderful book!
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- kendra kendra Sep 28, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
- my son loved the video.
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- 2Eklectik 2Eklectik Sep 23, 2009 @ 6:17 pm
- I love the memories I have of reading this book to my kids. My daughter just loved it and I read it over & over to her--my son loved it too!! Great lens..
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