Chicka Chicka ABC

Oversized Lap Board Book

Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
LIST PRICE $11.99

About The Book

The classic alphabet adventure, 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 ABC, the letters of the alphabet climb to the top of the coconut tree in a lively, playful story perfect for young children. Featuring colorful, high-contrast art and engaging rhyming text, this durable oversized alphabet 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 young learners see each letter and picture clearly—even at a distance. A fun, interactive ABC book that supports early language development and letter recognition, it also makes a standout gift for baby showers, toddler birthdays, and classroom libraries.

Whether you’re cuddling up at home or reading to a group, Chicka Chicka ABC makes learning letters a joyful experience.

Also available as oversized lap board books:

  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom—the original ABC classic
  • Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3—a counting book for babies and toddlers

About The Authors

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.

About The Illustrator

Photograph © Lillian Schultz

Lois Ehlert (1934–2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom BoomMiceTen Little Caterpillars, and her own Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, RRRalphLots of SpotsBoo to You!Leaf ManSnowballs, Waiting for WingsPlanting a RainbowGrowing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Simon (June 23, 2009)
  • Length: 16 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781416984474
  • Grades: P - 1
  • Ages: 4 - 6

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