Customer Reviews
I love it, younger niece loves it 
2008-07-17
The older niece (5) has recently stopped liking this book, and will leave the room when I read it. Not sure what's up with that, she used to like it well enough. Her little sister, though, will stand by her desire to have it read when *normally* she caves to Big Sister Pressure.
This book has a very bouncy rhythm and tune (if you know the tune), and very colorful illustrations. It's just fun to read, and it's quick, too.
I definitely recommend it to young kids, especially any in the age where they're learning about letters.
Educatioal and Well Written 
2008-05-28
What a FUN book! My two-year-old son loves this book and I love to read it to him. The words have a great cadence and I find myself singing each page! The pictures are very primitive which is nice (no sensory overload) and it helps young children to learn their alphabet. The story is super cute and the author uses great imagery. Although the illustrations are primitive, you can imagine these letters racing up the coconut tree! It's a wonderful book for any child's collection!
All-time FAVORITE kid's book! 2008-05-23
I remember reading this to my youngest sister so it brings back a lot of good memories.
This is the MOST FUN book to read. I giggle EVERY time I read it!!
Plus, you can't go wrong with a book that educates! (Alphabet)
LOVE this bookf 2008-05-05
This is a terrific alphabet book with a fun rhythm to it. My children love it! The reading on the CD by Ray Charles is dull.
BEST ABC Book By Far 2008-04-24
I love the fun rhythmic way this book can be read. It was very well thought out and goes over each alphabet twice in a manner that would rivet a child's attention to the story. This ABC book would be quite difficult to top. I remember this book from my own childhood.
Love it! 2008-04-21
This silly rhyme book will throw kids into fits of laughter as they start to learn their ABCs. Author: Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault Illustrator: Lois Ehlert Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 2008-03-26
The book is excellent. The CD is annoying and very cheesy - it's the same song over and over and over. Opt for the book alone.
One of their favorites! 2008-03-25
I checked this out from the library for my three year old twin boys
a year ago and they loved it...since then I would check it out every
few months and each time they showed the same enthusiasm for listening
to it. So I finally decided to buy it and it continues to be a
favorite. They also love to listen to the CD that comes with it, and
enjoy the many different versions of the book they hear.
So cute!!! 2008-03-22
My 3 year old son and 5 year old daughter absolutely LOVE this book. It's catchy and fun- keeps their attention with rhymes and bright illustrations. Definitely reccommend this book.
No Primary Library complete without Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 2008-03-03
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault has been a favorite of mine as a parent, a kindergarten teacher and now as a Library/Media teacher. The catchy rhythmic chant makes it as much fun to read as it is for the children to hear. The kids love being able to be part of the story, (they get to do the Chicka Chicka Boom Booms), and since part of teaching and reading aloud is acting, I get to give different voices to the letters, we always have a great time with this book. The illustrations are excellent for youngsters, while they are colorful and bold; they are not busy or overwhelming. In the midst of all the fun we have, the children are also being exposed to the alphabet, and when we are finished reading, one of the things we do is match capital and lowercase letters. In my opinion, a primary library is not complete without this book.
