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ChickaChickaBoomBoom,Book

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom


by Bill Martin Jr.
Ages 3-6

As all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree, one thought comes to mind: Is there enough room for everyone? This engaging alphabet chant shows what happens when X,Y, and Z try to crowd into the tree...chicka chicka boom boom! Everyone falls to the ground! The cheerful, colorful pictures show the aftermath of the letters' tumble...and A's bold dare for another race to the treetop!

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Next: The Great Kapok Tree

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