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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom



Author: -BIll Martin Jr.and John Archambault

Title: -Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Illustrator: -Lois Ehlert

Publisher: -Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Year: -1989







Format: -Hardcover Book

Genre: -ABC Book

Reading Level: -Emergent Reader

Interest Level: -Preschool, Early Elementary


Topics: -Letters, Colors, Shapes, ABC's.

Summary: -In this children's book, the authors use witty rhymes and creative descriptions that almost make each letter come to life. This book is a great, unique way for any child to learn the classic ABCs.

Extension Activities:
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Make a palm tree (like in the book) and inside the tree have each child make a letter and act out the book having each child read one page of the book. Use each letter the children created to act out the book.
-Have each child listen to you read the book, and then read it on their own. Have them write a couple of sentences about how the illustrations relate to the words and their reflection on this fun book.
-Have each child use the first letter of their name. Cut the letter out of construction paper of their choice and write a 2 lines that rhyme that have to do with the letter