"A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree" In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no -- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom The well-known authors of "Barn Dance" and "Knots on a Counting Rope" have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Elhert's rainbow of bright, bold, and cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable.

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PreS-Gr 2-In this lively alphabet rhyme by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault (S&S, 1989), all the letters of the alphabet race each other up a coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Lois Ehlert's bold artwork has been animated, while keeping her distinctive style. The simple poetry reinforces familiarity with the alphabet and letter order. What makes this already educational and beloved children's book such a delightful video is the music. The entire book, verbatim, has been turned into a song, with a toe-tapping, finger-snapping, danceable melody. The video joyously positions children for alphabet-centered activities before and after viewing. The video format and the large, simple animations are a perfect venue for kids to identify "black-eyed P" and "loose-tooth T" and all the other letters as they tumble out of the tree. Youngsters will beg to see this video again and againÄand adults will be happy to oblige!-Marilyn Hersh, Hillside Elementary School, Farmington Hills, MI Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.