Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Title: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 

Author: Bill Martin and John Archambault 

Genre: Fiction 

Ages: 3-8

Summary: This is a story of a coconut tree. It has a song that goes along with it as you count. 

About the authors: Bill Martin Jr (1916-2004) has been called "America's favorite children's author." He wrote over 300 books for children, including the classic texts Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do you See? and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

John Archambault is a poet, journalist, and storyteller, who worked with Bill Martin Jr on several projects. He lives in Yorba Linda, California. 

Theme/skill: Counting 

Pre-reading activity: Practice counting up to 15

Post-reading: Color your own coconut tree and decorate with numbers. 

This book is a lot of fun to read with younger children. It incorporates color, singing, and fun.