  | Chicka chicka ho ho ho Author: Boniface, William | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
In this holiday alphabet rhyme, the crew of beloved letters get their chance to shine as decorations on the Christmas tree! Companion to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
| Illustrator: | Chung, Julien |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/01/24)
School Library Journal (10/04/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/04/2024 PreS-Gr 3—The familiar rhyme and bright colors of the classic title Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, and Lois Ehlert, are alive and well in this companion. Boniface captures Martin's rhythm and rhyme, adding his own twist with a holiday theme. Fans of the coconut tree will not be disappointed with the Christmas tree. The memorable "A told B, and B told C" kicks off the holiday fun, as the letters attempt to hang around the Christmas tree. The entire alphabet makes it, but then—"oh, no!"—the tree bends over, and they all fall off. With the help of a mysterious red-suited figure and some geometrically shaped presents, the lowercase letters find their way back up the tree in an orderly fashion and place a glittery star on top. The book provides letter practice, but Boniface also includes the presents' shape names within the rhyme, providing opportunities for children to match the names to the shapes. Chung's illustrations are almost identical in feel and liveliness to Ehlert's paper-cut art, and the bold colors resonate with holiday merriment and joy. VERDICT Fans of the original will enjoy this Christmas rhyme just as much.—Cassie Veselovsky - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
School Library Journal - 10/04/2024 PreS-Gr 3—The familiar rhyme and bright colors of the classic title Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, and Lois Ehlert, are alive and well in this companion. Boniface captures Martin's rhythm and rhyme, adding his own twist with a holiday theme. Fans of the coconut tree will not be disappointed with the Christmas tree. The memorable "A told B, and B told C" kicks off the holiday fun, as the letters attempt to hang around the Christmas tree. The entire alphabet makes it, but then—"oh, no!"—the tree bends over, and they all fall off. With the help of a mysterious red-suited figure and some geometrically shaped presents, the lowercase letters find their way back up the tree in an orderly fashion and place a glittery star on top. The book provides letter practice, but Boniface also includes the presents' shape names within the rhyme, providing opportunities for children to match the names to the shapes. Chung's illustrations are almost identical in feel and liveliness to Ehlert's paper-cut art, and the bold colors resonate with holiday merriment and joy. VERDICT Fans of the original will enjoy this Christmas rhyme just as much.—Cassie Veselovsky - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
