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.

A beloved classic, and bestselling companion to "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom," is now available as an oversize board book
"1 ""told 2"
"and 2 told 3, "
""I'll race you to the top"
"of the apple tree.""
This counting-themed companion to the perennially bestselling "Chicka 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.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, does your bookshelf have enough room? For this collectible boxed set, of course it does
"A"" told B"
"and B told C, "
""I'll meet you at the top"
"of the coconut tree.""
So begins the celebrated, rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for decades. As all the letters of the alphabet race one another up the coconut tree, Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault's rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert's bold, cheerful art.
And the race continues in the counting-themed companion, "Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3," featuring jaunty text from Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson and vibrant illustrations from Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert.
Packaged together in a handsome boxed set, these two Chicka Chicka classics make an ideal gift and belong on every bookshelf

The beloved counting-themed companion to the bestselling "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is now available as a Classic Board Book
"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 rhyme, now available as a Classic Board Book. As the numerals pile up and bumblebees threaten, what's the number that saves the day? (Hint: It rhymes with "hero.") Young children can read and count and play and laugh to learn the surprising answer.

From the bestselling authors of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Chicka Chicka, 1, 2, 3 Noah, Noah, what do you see? I see animals in the ark with me. Moses sees the Red Sea part. Daniel sees lions in the den. Mary sees baby Jesus smiling at her. Noah, Noah, What Do You See? introduces little ones to favorite Bible heroes from the Old and New Testaments. With colorful art from Melissa Iwai and the signature rhyming style of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, parents and children alike will love the classic storytelling of Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson. Bill Martin Jr. didn't learn to read until he reached college, yet he earned a doctorate in education from Northwestern University. He was one of the world's foremost authors in literary education, as well as a million-selling author of books including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Michael Sampson, Ph.D., is a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-six books for young children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 and The Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry. Sampson is dean of the School of Education at St. John's University in New York City and lives with his family on Long Island.

"Finally, here's a picture book that helps young children move beyond rote recitation of the Pledge to find meaning in its language. This is the book parents and teachers have been waiting for." -- BOOKLIST (starred review)
"I led a pigeon to the flag" . . . "and to the wee puppet" . . . "one
nation, and a vegetable" . . . What was that again? Children in the United States have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since 1892 -- and for about that long, they've found its big words confusing. Now, beloved children's book author Bill Martin Jr (BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?), fellow literacy expert Michael Sampson, and Caldecott Honor--winning artist Chris Raschka give America's children a hand, and explain this patriotic poem once and for all. A new paperback edition offers notes and suggested activities to help parents and teachers make this book even more interesting to and fun for children.

From the creators of the bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom comes a rollicking first concept board book collection! A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree! From the creators of the bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom comes a delightful board book gift set that includes three Chicka Chicka classics! Little ones will love learning their ABCs, 123s, and fancy, dancy first words. This rollicking collection includes: Chicka Chicka ABC Chicka Chicka 123 Words

Once upon a time there was a little squeegy bug. No one knew where he came from. He wasn't an ant. He wasn't a cricket. And he certainly wasn't a flea. What was he? Follow along with lovable bug that tries to discover his true identity.