Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
by Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
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Author: Bill Martin Jr., Michael SampsonBrand: INGRAM BOOK & DISTRIBUTOR
Illustrator: Lois Ehlert
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-07-06
ISBN: 0689858817
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Book Reviews of Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
Book Review: Ugh, Bill Martin Jr., I'm embarrassed for you...
Summary: 1 Stars
This really is a terrible terrible sequel to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom/ABC. Let me start by saying that if our toddler could rate books on a scale of 1-10, he'd probably give this one a solid 6. (I should also add that he doesn't have a very high bar when it comes to books. I doubt he would give any book less than a 5.) He recognizes the artwork and format, he likes numbers, and he seems to like the book OK. It would be unfair to expect him to enjoy any book as much as Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (which he definitely would have given a 10), and that's not the problem.
The problem is that my wife and I, and even his babysitters and miscellaneous relatives, all find this book teeth-gnashingly painful to read. I'd find it hard to believe that anyone who was familiar with and enjoyed Chicka Chicka Boom Boom would NOT be extremely disappointed with this book. It just doesn't flow. It doesn't have rhythm. Our son doesn't sing along like he did with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom because it just doesn't have any hook to it at all.
It just seems hastily thrown together. I keep imagining the following conversation between a publishing exec and Bill Martin Jr. happening over lunch. "So, Bill, we were thinking maybe we should, you know, build on the CCBB franchise. Maybe a counting book, doesn't that sound great? No really really - let's give it a try... Now now, stop being so stubborn. Why don't you just write down some thoughts on this napkin and maybe it won't be so bad. ...Okay, done? Noooo, ha ha, stop being such a perfectionist - really I think that it's great! Just let me take that and I'll get Lois to draw up pics and I'll send you a royalty check soon. Awesome. Hey, you look great by the way. Ciao!"
I know what you're thinking... You're thinking, "Sheesh, he's being a bit harsh, it's just a children's book. Could it really be that bad?" Um, yes. The only people I would recommend this book to are Lois Elhert completists. (It's OK, you get pass, I recognize she's a genius.) For the rest of us who more like "Lois who?", your money is better spent on, well, almost anything else.
Summary of Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom)
1 told 2and 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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