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From the creators of the bestselling Chicka Chicka Boom Boom comes Words—a bright, playful introduction to first words for babies and toddlers!

Some words are long.
Some words are short.
Some words are fancy.
Some words are dancy.

Celebrate the fun of language with this concept board book, which pairs lively, rhyming text by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault with bold, colorful artwork from Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Lois Ehlert.

Designed especially for children ages 0–3, Words helps little ones explore vocabulary and sound play through repetition and rhythm. Whether shared at story time, bedtime, or on the go, this sturdy read-aloud is a must-have for early learners and Chicka Chicka fans alike.

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.