Guest Author - Diane Claus

“A told B and B told C...” and on it goes with each lowercase letter telling the next about the climb up the coconut tree. Once they are all up the tree they all fall out. The uppercase letters come as the adults to help the fallen letters. The letters get up in order and hobble away home. After the sun goes down A is back climbing the coconut tree.

“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a fun way to introduce the alphabet and its order to young children. The silliness of the lowercase letters climbing up coconut tree appeals to children and makes the letters characters rather then mere things to be studied and learned. By breathing life into the alphabet this story is easy for preschoolers to relate to and inspires them to want to know more about them. Chicka Chicka boom Boom will become a beloved favorite of all.

“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”

The story flows making it easy to remember and to recite and the story makes a catchy tune that won’t drive adults up a wall like so many others. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a collaboration between writers Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. The illistrative talents of Lois Ehlert are utilized and are a vital function of this book as it draws the child’s attention to the story, and ultimately the alphabet The letters are large and easy to see and since the background is simple the letters really seem to pop. The story has a wonderful flow which makes it easy enough for even the youngest child to remember.

“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”

This book really brings the alphabet to life. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is fun to say and kids love to repeat it. It is a great way to for children to participate in the story. Try pausing when it’s time for “Chicka Chick Boom Boom” and letting your preschoolers say the phrase.

This is a must for any preschool library!