Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Oversized Lap Board Book

The beloved alphabet classic—now in a large-format board book made for reading together!

A told B,
and B told C,
“I’ll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree.”

In Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, the letters of the alphabet race to the top of a coconut tree in a lively, playful story that’s been a children’s favorite for over thirty years. With bold, cheerful, high-contrast art by Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Lois Ehlert and rhyming text by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, this durable oversized board book is perfect for:

• Story time and read-alouds with babies and toddlers
• Preschool or classroom circle time
• Group reading in daycares, libraries, and homes

Designed for shared reading, this lap board book edition helps learners follow each letter and illustration—whether snuggled up with a caregiver or gathered in a group. A fun, catchy way to explore the alphabet and build early literacy skills, it’s also a standout gift for baby showers, toddler birthdays, and classroom libraries.

Whether you’re revisiting a childhood favorite or introducing it to a new generation, Chicka Chicka Boom Boombrings the alphabet to life with energy, color, and unforgettable rhythm.

Also available as oversized lap board books:

• Chicka Chicka ABC—an introduction to the alphabet for the youngest readers
• Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3—a counting book for babies and toddlers

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.

John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller who worked with Bill Martin, Jr. on several projects. He lives in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.

Lois Ehlert (1934–2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, and her own Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, RRRalph, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Snowballs, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor.