Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Oversized Lap Board Book

2026-03-27T14:04:21-05:00

Vendor: Simon & Schuster Inc.
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

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