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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Lois Ehlert (illustrator)
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...more
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...more
Paperback, 40 pages
Published
March 22nd 2011
by Beach Lane Books
(first published October 1st 1989)
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A fun alphabet rhyme when one get's tired of the classic ABC song.
The colors and the artwork are superb in this fun alphabet book. They are simple, bright and a pleasure to look at, which is a must in a picture book. The rhyme is fun and catchy and sure to engage small children. There is even a dramatic, if simple story, as the letters climb and then fall from the tree. The sound effects are fun and really add to the enjoyment.
My only real complaint is the messed up letters. Some of the letters...more
The colors and the artwork are superb in this fun alphabet book. They are simple, bright and a pleasure to look at, which is a must in a picture book. The rhyme is fun and catchy and sure to engage small children. There is even a dramatic, if simple story, as the letters climb and then fall from the tree. The sound effects are fun and really add to the enjoyment.
My only real complaint is the messed up letters. Some of the letters...more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one that I remembered reading as a kid but before I re read it I couldn't remember what it was about. It was a fun tongue twisting rhyming book that I'm sure any kid would enjoy reading/listening to. The colorful pages and big print make it easy and entertaining to read as well.
Genre: Picture Books, Alphabet
Summary: This book is an alphabet book that reviews the alphabet twice through colorful pictures, fun words, and one tree.
Critique: a) The pictures and words in this book make learning interesting and balance out perfectly.
The pictures are colorful and simple. This allows for children to not only be intrigued but they will easily learn. The letters are bright and big which allow for children to easily identify which are which. The pictures are well balanced and ev...more
Summary: This book is an alphabet book that reviews the alphabet twice through colorful pictures, fun words, and one tree.
Critique: a) The pictures and words in this book make learning interesting and balance out perfectly.
The pictures are colorful and simple. This allows for children to not only be intrigued but they will easily learn. The letters are bright and big which allow for children to easily identify which are which. The pictures are well balanced and ev...more
The genre for the book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin is focused towards picture books for children. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is an excellent book for young children to learn their alphabet through rhythm. Young children may learn to read by searching for the alphabet as it follows each other and races each other up the coconut tree. Parents can also, have the opportunity to interact with their children as they read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to their children as they read the alphabet wit...more
Apr 06, 2013
Florence Baumgardner
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
ISBN-13: 9780689835681
Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault Illustrated by Lois Ehlert is a picture book written for N-Nursery and P-Primary ages 3-5. This rhythmic book tells of the alphabet letters racing up the coconut tree. The story is in capital letters A, B, and C etc and the letters going up the tree are lower case a, b and c etc. What happens when the weight of the letters is to...more
ISBN-13: 9780689835681
Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault Illustrated by Lois Ehlert is a picture book written for N-Nursery and P-Primary ages 3-5. This rhythmic book tells of the alphabet letters racing up the coconut tree. The story is in capital letters A, B, and C etc and the letters going up the tree are lower case a, b and c etc. What happens when the weight of the letters is to...more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Summary: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a book that incorporates the alphabet which could be read aloud to the beat of a song. It includes all the letters in the alphabet climbing up the coconut tree. The illustrations in this book show the letters creeping up a coconut tree.
Response: I’ve heard the song to this book is music 203 but I didn’t realize it was an actual book till I rented it. I definitely think the music makes the book more exciting. I liked that the book gives t...more
Summary: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a book that incorporates the alphabet which could be read aloud to the beat of a song. It includes all the letters in the alphabet climbing up the coconut tree. The illustrations in this book show the letters creeping up a coconut tree.
Response: I’ve heard the song to this book is music 203 but I didn’t realize it was an actual book till I rented it. I definitely think the music makes the book more exciting. I liked that the book gives t...more
I chose Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. as my ABC book because I personally love this book. It such a fun way to learn the alphabet. I think it is silly and educational at the same time, perfect for preschoolers. I used to love reading this book with my mom when I was little it used to make me laugh when all the letters fell down. I think preschoolers would enjoy learning their letters by this book and will use it as a way to recognize each letter.
The text in this book makes reading i...more
The text in this book makes reading i...more
LIBS 642 Bookshelf - (Kimmel)
Genre – Alphabet
Summary:
Join the alphabet and their many adventures trying to reach the top of the coconut tree. The rhyming scheme is fun to say and the repetitive phrases are catchy. The illustrations add a splash with their vivid colors and wacky arrangements.
A) Illustrations
B) The illustrations are done with bright vivid colors engaging the reader. The letters are easily recognized and distinct with their over exaggerated and colorful appearance drawing the reade...more
Genre – Alphabet
Summary:
Join the alphabet and their many adventures trying to reach the top of the coconut tree. The rhyming scheme is fun to say and the repetitive phrases are catchy. The illustrations add a splash with their vivid colors and wacky arrangements.
A) Illustrations
B) The illustrations are done with bright vivid colors engaging the reader. The letters are easily recognized and distinct with their over exaggerated and colorful appearance drawing the reade...more
Genre: Alphabet Picture book
Summary: This lyrically rhyming book is so much fun and will have you saying 'chicka chicka boom boom' in your head long after you have finished reading. The story is a funny tale about how the lowercase letters of the alphabet(the kids)beginning with 'A' climb to the top of a coconut tree. It becomes a funny game and more and more letters follow as the readers ponder if there will be enough room for them all at the top. It is a fun and engaging read for children and...more
Summary: This lyrically rhyming book is so much fun and will have you saying 'chicka chicka boom boom' in your head long after you have finished reading. The story is a funny tale about how the lowercase letters of the alphabet(the kids)beginning with 'A' climb to the top of a coconut tree. It becomes a funny game and more and more letters follow as the readers ponder if there will be enough room for them all at the top. It is a fun and engaging read for children and...more
This is a fun, "sing-songy" book that uses clever rhymes to tell the story of A, B, C, and all the other letters climbing to the top of a coconut tree. As they all go up in alphabetical order, the top of the tree becomes too heavy to hold them and begins to bend toward the ground. Then, with a “chicka chicka boom boom,” all the letters fall off the coconut tree and become tangled up together on the ground. With some help, they managed to get themselves untangled and back into alphabetical order....more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Bill Martin Jr.
Martin, B., Archambault, J., & Archambault, F. (2000). Chicka chicka boom boom. Beach Lane Books.
1. Alphabet Picture Book
2. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a cute little story about how “a” and the rest of the alphabet decided to meet up in a coconut tree. But is there enough room? Chicka Chicka Boom Boom all the alphabet falls out of the coconut tree. They then wiggle their way out from the pile to just get double dared but “a” again to climb up the cocon...more
Bill Martin Jr.
Martin, B., Archambault, J., & Archambault, F. (2000). Chicka chicka boom boom. Beach Lane Books.
1. Alphabet Picture Book
2. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a cute little story about how “a” and the rest of the alphabet decided to meet up in a coconut tree. But is there enough room? Chicka Chicka Boom Boom all the alphabet falls out of the coconut tree. They then wiggle their way out from the pile to just get double dared but “a” again to climb up the cocon...more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault
1. Genre: Picture Book
2. Summary: All the letters in the alphabet climb up the coconut tree. The tree cannot hold them all and begins to bend and all the letters fall off with a loud Chicka Chicka BOOM! BOOM!
3. Critique:
a. Area for comment: The repetition of the image of the coconut tree on each page and the repetition of a phrase shows the reader what is happening to the tree as the letters climb up to the top.
b. Comment: Th...more
1. Genre: Picture Book
2. Summary: All the letters in the alphabet climb up the coconut tree. The tree cannot hold them all and begins to bend and all the letters fall off with a loud Chicka Chicka BOOM! BOOM!
3. Critique:
a. Area for comment: The repetition of the image of the coconut tree on each page and the repetition of a phrase shows the reader what is happening to the tree as the letters climb up to the top.
b. Comment: Th...more
1. Genre: Alphabet Literature
2. Summary: This book using rhyming and colorful illustrations to teach the alphabet in a fun and entertaining way. The story starts with the beginning letters climbing a coconut tree where all the other letters follow and eventually fall out, where they are saved by their capital letter loved ones.
3. Critique:
(a) Comment: The author tells an accurate and contemporary story that is effective at holding the reader’s attention. The illustrations use bright colors that...more
2. Summary: This book using rhyming and colorful illustrations to teach the alphabet in a fun and entertaining way. The story starts with the beginning letters climbing a coconut tree where all the other letters follow and eventually fall out, where they are saved by their capital letter loved ones.
3. Critique:
(a) Comment: The author tells an accurate and contemporary story that is effective at holding the reader’s attention. The illustrations use bright colors that...more
The letters of the alphabet try to climb up the coconut tree, but they fear there is not enough room for the whole alphabet. The coconut tree ends up falling over after all of the letters climb on. Then the “parents” (uppercase) letters, go to get their little ones (lowercase letters). After all the letters get untangled, they leave the coconut tree. Later that night, “a” climbs back up the tree. I think this is a good book for preschool or kindergarten aged children when trying to teach them th...more
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a very entertaining alphabet book. It starts with A telling B and B telling C to meet "at the top of the coconut tree." The letters, in alphabetical order, begin to climb the tree. They are having a wonderful time, but as more and more letters climb up the coconut tree, the tree begins to bend over more and more until "Chicka chicka. . . BOOM! BOOM!," the letters all fall off. Comforted by their parents and other adults, the letters get untangled, again in alphabetical...more
Genre: alphabet picture book
Summary: the friends of the alphabet climb to the top of the coconut tree in this amusing, rhyming alphabet picture book. As more of the letters join , the letters on top fall down the coconut tree. Parents and other loving adults help the letters after they fall, reciting the alphabet again.
A. The greatest strengths for this must-read aloud picture book are the dynamic and eye-catching illustrations, as well as the repitition of the alphabet again. Most alphabet boo...more
Summary: the friends of the alphabet climb to the top of the coconut tree in this amusing, rhyming alphabet picture book. As more of the letters join , the letters on top fall down the coconut tree. Parents and other loving adults help the letters after they fall, reciting the alphabet again.
A. The greatest strengths for this must-read aloud picture book are the dynamic and eye-catching illustrations, as well as the repitition of the alphabet again. Most alphabet boo...more
This playful rendition of the English alphabet provides children a fun way to learn the order of the 26 lettered sequence. Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault take the letters on an adventure up the not-so-strong coconut tree. Beginning with the lower-case a, the letters commence their race up the trunk of the tree, egging each other on by teasing "I'll beat you to the top of the coconut tree." As the letters travel up the tree, the rhyming narrator questions if there will be enough room for al...more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a perfect example to use when teaching kindergartners or below, the alphabet. Martin begins this adventure with the first few letters of the alphabet climbing a coconut tree. Each letter brings weight to the top of this tree until it eventually gives out and the letters "wiggle-jiggle free". The story progresses very easily with each page because of the rhythmic verses. The rhyming musical tone throughout the book will make it easy for students to learn their alphabet...more
Author: Bill Martin Jr.
Title: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Publication Date: anniversary edition-2009
Annotation:
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...more
Title: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Publication Date: anniversary edition-2009
Annotation:
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...more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was clearly written for beginning readers. It focuses on teaching young children their ABC’s in a cute and fun way. The text rhymes throughout the story making the book sound like a song when read out loud. This will help children’s memory skills as they try to memorize their ABC’s. Furthermore, the book is repetitive. Readers are introduced to all of the letters of the alphabet as they climb up the coconut tree. However, once all of the letters have been introduced this...more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin JR. is a chidren's ABC book that tells a story of the alphabet in a coconut tree. It starts out by saying "chicka chicka boom boom will there be enough room, way up high in the coconut tree?" After this is proceeds to go tell stories about sections of the alphabet. For example: "A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree!" This continues until the whole alphabet is covered and all of the letters are in the tree. The tree falls over...more
"Chicka CHicka Boom Boom! Will there be enough room?" is a continual ohrase throughout the book that helps the book move from letter to letter through the alphabet. I think this book is a wonderful bookfor children learning their ABC's and will keep their interest for many reasons!
One reason being the bright colors! Each letter is a different color as its climbing up the coconut tree. And the coconut tree itself is very eye catching with its tall trunk and huge palm leaves full of coconuts!I als...more
One reason being the bright colors! Each letter is a different color as its climbing up the coconut tree. And the coconut tree itself is very eye catching with its tall trunk and huge palm leaves full of coconuts!I als...more
Dec 09, 2011
Amy Keltner
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1. Alphabet
2. When the lowercase letters of the alphabet want to climb up a coconut tree they end up getting in a little mischief. The ultimate question becomes will there be enough room!
3. a: The greatest strength of the story is the ability to learn the alphabet in a clever way that is rhythmic and keeps one involved in the reading.
b: You are able to see the letters of the alphabet all working on getting to the top of the tree. The language is kid friendly and provides you with a new way to...more
2. When the lowercase letters of the alphabet want to climb up a coconut tree they end up getting in a little mischief. The ultimate question becomes will there be enough room!
3. a: The greatest strength of the story is the ability to learn the alphabet in a clever way that is rhythmic and keeps one involved in the reading.
b: You are able to see the letters of the alphabet all working on getting to the top of the tree. The language is kid friendly and provides you with a new way to...more
Genre: Picture Book/ Alphabet Book
An alphabet book where the letters are racing to the top of a coconut tree.
The style of writing in this book, specifically the repetition of words, is a wonderful attribute for beginning readers. The repetition of the phrase "chicka chicka boom boom" is a great way for young readers to participate in a read aloud since they will have heard the phrase and can predict when it will be used again. The rhythm of the story also creates a fun almost song like effect t...more
An alphabet book where the letters are racing to the top of a coconut tree.
The style of writing in this book, specifically the repetition of words, is a wonderful attribute for beginning readers. The repetition of the phrase "chicka chicka boom boom" is a great way for young readers to participate in a read aloud since they will have heard the phrase and can predict when it will be used again. The rhythm of the story also creates a fun almost song like effect t...more
Genre: Children’s, Alphabet
Summary:
Using the letters of the alphabet and a mixture of rhyming and repetition, this book progresses from the letter A all the way to the letter Z in a race to the top of the coconut tree. As they finally reach the top the letters come tumbling down to the ground, creating the refrain Chicka Chicka Boom Boom as they crash below.
Critique:
The addictive and simple refrain Chicka Chicka Boom Boom creates a foundation for the introduction of each letter of the alphabet a...more
Summary:
Using the letters of the alphabet and a mixture of rhyming and repetition, this book progresses from the letter A all the way to the letter Z in a race to the top of the coconut tree. As they finally reach the top the letters come tumbling down to the ground, creating the refrain Chicka Chicka Boom Boom as they crash below.
Critique:
The addictive and simple refrain Chicka Chicka Boom Boom creates a foundation for the introduction of each letter of the alphabet a...more
1. This book would fall under the category of a picture book, alphabet.
2. The letters are having a party at the top of the coconut tree. Chicka chicka boom boom, will there be enough room?
3. critique
a. The strongest part of this book is its written appeal in a sing song style.
b. This book is a fun read that makes the words sound like a song. The rhyming words fit together in a poem that makes the reader want to sing along. The story is entertaining and unexpected the first time through – but...more
2. The letters are having a party at the top of the coconut tree. Chicka chicka boom boom, will there be enough room?
3. critique
a. The strongest part of this book is its written appeal in a sing song style.
b. This book is a fun read that makes the words sound like a song. The rhyming words fit together in a poem that makes the reader want to sing along. The story is entertaining and unexpected the first time through – but...more
Nov 06, 2011
Sara Hannon
added it
1. Picture book/alphabet
2. In this adorable story, the letters of the alphabet follow each other as they attempt to climb a coconut tree. But can they all fit at the top?
3. The rhyme scheme in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is absolutely its strength. It starts right at the beginning of the book with "A told B and B told C, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.'". It even continues between stanzas of the story like the end of the I J K section says "all on their way up the coconut tree" and t...more
2. In this adorable story, the letters of the alphabet follow each other as they attempt to climb a coconut tree. But can they all fit at the top?
3. The rhyme scheme in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is absolutely its strength. It starts right at the beginning of the book with "A told B and B told C, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.'". It even continues between stanzas of the story like the end of the I J K section says "all on their way up the coconut tree" and t...more
1. Genre: Picture Book/Alphabet
2. Summary: All of the letters race to the top of the coconut tree, but Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the tree cannot handle all of that weight. What will happen when all of the letters fall out of the tree?
3. Critique:
a. One of the greatest strengths of this story is the use of rhyme.
b. All of the letters of the alphabet are interconnected into a story of rhyme about traveling up and then falling down out of a coconut tree. “A told B, and B told C, ‘I’ll meet you at t...more
2. Summary: All of the letters race to the top of the coconut tree, but Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the tree cannot handle all of that weight. What will happen when all of the letters fall out of the tree?
3. Critique:
a. One of the greatest strengths of this story is the use of rhyme.
b. All of the letters of the alphabet are interconnected into a story of rhyme about traveling up and then falling down out of a coconut tree. “A told B, and B told C, ‘I’ll meet you at t...more
Genre: Alphabet Picture Book
All the letters of the alphabet are trying to get up a coconut tree, but is there enough room up there for all 26 letters? The letters might have to learn the hard way.
a.) A major strength of this book is the characterization assigned to each of the letters.
b.) The letters are the main characters of this book; they have personalities, dialogue, etc. They are young kids who are playing and having a good time just like children usually do. It shows that illustrations do...more
All the letters of the alphabet are trying to get up a coconut tree, but is there enough room up there for all 26 letters? The letters might have to learn the hard way.
a.) A major strength of this book is the characterization assigned to each of the letters.
b.) The letters are the main characters of this book; they have personalities, dialogue, etc. They are young kids who are playing and having a good time just like children usually do. It shows that illustrations do...more
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Bill Martin, Jr. (1916-2004) was an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet. His more than 300 books, among them the bestselling classics Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See; Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear; Panda Bear Panda Bear What Do You See; and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, are a testament to his ability to speak directly to children. Martin held a doctoral degree in early...more
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