Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Contributor(s): Martin, Bill (Author), Archambault, John (Author), Ehlert, Lois (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 067167949X ISBN-13: 9780671679491 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 1989 Annotation: "Bright color . . . crisp . . . stylized shapes . . . This book begs to be read aloud."--"Booklist, " starred review. 1990 ALA Notable Children's Book; 1990 "Boston Globe/Horn Book" Honor Book; 1990 "Parents' Choice" Honor Book for Story Books; 1990 IRA/CBC Children's Choice Book. Full color. Click for more in this series: Chicka Chicka Book |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Alphabet |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 89004315 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: Preschool-3 |
Lexile Measure: 530 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Series: Chicka Chicka Book |
Physical Information: 0.33" H x 8.52" W x 11.12" (0.81 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Winner, Grades K-3, 1991 Black-Eyed Susan Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 1992 E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2011 E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2012 E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2013 Buckaroo Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 1998 Indies Choice Book Awards, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2009 Indies Choice Book Awards, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2010 |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/13/1989 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree" In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no -- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom The well-known authors of "Barn Dance" and "Knots on a Counting Rope" have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Elhert's rainbow of bright, bold, and cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ehlert, Lois: - Lois Ehlert has created numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, RRRalph, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Martin, Bill: - 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.Archambault, John: - John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked with Bill Martin, Jr. on several projects. He lives in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California. |
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