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Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3

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ISBN13: 9780689858819
ISBN10: 0689858817
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: Standard
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Chicka Chicka 1 2 3, children everywhere agree, no more blunders counting numbers ...indubitably
Recommended by Erik L., Powells.com

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

1 told 2
and 2 told 3,
"I'll race you to the top
of the apple tree."

One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.

Review:

"Martin and Sampson (co-authors of I Pledge Allegiance) and Ehlert present an exuberant follow-up to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (which Martin wrote with John Archambault, and Ehlert illustrated in 1989). Here numbers take over an apple tree, rather than letters tumbling from coconut tree branches. Launching the appealingly absurd antics is a challenge framed in the familiar rhythm: '1 told 2/ and 2 told 3,/ "I'll race you to the top/ of the apple tree."' As the subsequent numbers climb one by one with equal enthusiasm (after 20, the counting goes up by 10s), a worried zero (as indicated by a stray bead of perspiration) chants a refrain, 'Chicka Chicka/ 1, 2, 3.../ Will there be a/ place for me?' The climbing comes to a halt when bumblebees arrive, ordering the numbers to vacate, which they do in reverse order ('90, 80,/ 70 fall,/ hit the ground/ in a free-for-all'). A fun twist involves a missing number and zero, who finally realizes where he belongs and leaps atop the leaves, a move that scares off the bees and clears the way for the other numbers to return. Featuring electric colors and an amalgam of basic shapes, Ehlert creates cut-paper compositions as wry and buoyant as the rhyming text. Several embellishments offer additional whimsy (5 wears a top hat, 70 sports long hair); endpapers and jacket flaps brim with brightly-hued numbers. Cleverly calculated verse and visuals add up to numerical mayhem that will entertain as well as reinforce counting skills and digit identification. Ages 3-7." Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Review:

"Adults will probably need to explain the math; the bright endpapers that count by ones to 100 will help. Despite the tricky concepts...the chanting rhyme and eye-popping images have a contagious energy youngsters will find irresistible." Booklist

Review:

"This story is a perfect selection for 100th day or Zero the Hero celebrations. A deliciously sweet selection, and a nifty counting book to boot." School Library Journal

Synopsis:

This spectacular follow-up to the bestselling "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is "the" book for any child learning to count, with 101 numbers climbing an apple tree in this bright, rollicking book for youngsters. Full color.

Synopsis:

1 told 2

and 2 told 3,

"I'll race you to the top

of the apple tree."

One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.

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About the Author

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. Michael Sampson is a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two books for young children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 and The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry. He and Bill Martin Jr wrote many popular books together, including Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? Michael Sampson lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. Lois Ehlert has created numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, Rrralph!, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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writermala, March 11, 2012 (view all comments by writermala)
This book is a fun addition to the "Chicka chick" series. It deals with counting from 1 to 100 fun and with an air of mystery. Which number is the "hero?" Read the book and find out!
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Teresa Herrick, April 9, 2009 (view all comments by Teresa Herrick)
My son loves this book (along with his parents that search for different types of books that are fun for us to read too)! It has a catchy rhythm and exposure to counting in a fun fashion makes this a favorite book over and over again. The graphics also seem to grab his attention. I highly recommend buying this.
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lisalmg, December 5, 2007 (view all comments by lisalmg)
The is a fun, rythmic book that will keep your childs attention as they learn the alphabet.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689858819
Author:
Ehlert, Lois
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Illustrator:
Ehlert, Lois
Author:
Jr, Bill Martin
Author:
Sampson, Michael
Author:
Martin Jr, Bill
Author:
Ehlert, Lois
Author:
Martin, Bill, Jr.
Location:
New York
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Stories in rhyme
Subject:
Counting
Subject:
Concepts - Counting
Subject:
Concepts - Counting & Numbers
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
B221
Series:
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Publication Date:
August 1, 2004
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
10.88 x 8.25 in 12.81 oz
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
3-7
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Product details 40 pages Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - English 9780689858819 Reviews:
"Staff Pick" by ,

Chicka Chicka 1 2 3, children everywhere agree, no more blunders counting numbers ...indubitably

by Erik L.
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Martin and Sampson (co-authors of I Pledge Allegiance) and Ehlert present an exuberant follow-up to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (which Martin wrote with John Archambault, and Ehlert illustrated in 1989). Here numbers take over an apple tree, rather than letters tumbling from coconut tree branches. Launching the appealingly absurd antics is a challenge framed in the familiar rhythm: '1 told 2/ and 2 told 3,/ "I'll race you to the top/ of the apple tree."' As the subsequent numbers climb one by one with equal enthusiasm (after 20, the counting goes up by 10s), a worried zero (as indicated by a stray bead of perspiration) chants a refrain, 'Chicka Chicka/ 1, 2, 3.../ Will there be a/ place for me?' The climbing comes to a halt when bumblebees arrive, ordering the numbers to vacate, which they do in reverse order ('90, 80,/ 70 fall,/ hit the ground/ in a free-for-all'). A fun twist involves a missing number and zero, who finally realizes where he belongs and leaps atop the leaves, a move that scares off the bees and clears the way for the other numbers to return. Featuring electric colors and an amalgam of basic shapes, Ehlert creates cut-paper compositions as wry and buoyant as the rhyming text. Several embellishments offer additional whimsy (5 wears a top hat, 70 sports long hair); endpapers and jacket flaps brim with brightly-hued numbers. Cleverly calculated verse and visuals add up to numerical mayhem that will entertain as well as reinforce counting skills and digit identification. Ages 3-7." Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Review" by , "Adults will probably need to explain the math; the bright endpapers that count by ones to 100 will help. Despite the tricky concepts...the chanting rhyme and eye-popping images have a contagious energy youngsters will find irresistible."
"Review" by , "This story is a perfect selection for 100th day or Zero the Hero celebrations. A deliciously sweet selection, and a nifty counting book to boot."
"Synopsis" by , This spectacular follow-up to the bestselling "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is "the" book for any child learning to count, with 101 numbers climbing an apple tree in this bright, rollicking book for youngsters. Full color.
"Synopsis" by , 1 told 2

and 2 told 3,

"I'll race you to the top

of the apple tree."

One hundred and one numbers climb the apple tree in this bright, rollicking, joyous book for young children. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.

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