Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 Lap Edition [Board book]

A beloved classic, and bestselling companion toChicka Chicka Boom Boom, is now available as an oversize board book!

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“I'll race you to the top
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This counting-themed companion to the perennially bestsellingChicka Chicka Boom Boom, with rhythmic text from Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson and vibrant illustrations from Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert, is a welcome addition to any collection. And now that this classic romp is available as a lap-size board book, a new generation of Chicka Chicka fans can sit down with a celebrated story.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 aNew York Timesbestselling author of twenty-two books for young children, includingChicka Chicka 1, 2, 3andThe Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry. He and Bill Martin Jr wrote many popular books together, includingPanda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?andBaby 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, Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, 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.