Martin, Jr. B. (1989). Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. New York, NY: Scholastic.

Brief Annotation: This rhythmic rhyming story is about how the letters of the alphabet race to the top of the coconut tree. Unfortunately, when Z finally reaches the top, all the letters fall out and have to be put back in order.

Genre: Alphabet Book

Grade level: pre-K through 1
Readers who will like this: Readers who like rhythm and rhyming and who like to chant along with the book. Readers who are learning their ABC’s.
Response/Rating (1-4): **** This is a super fun book for kids learning their letters and those who already know them. The catchy rhyme is easy to memorize and sing along with.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Does anyone think they know all of the letters in the alphabet? Can you read along with me to make sure they’re all in our story?