Boing!: A Very Noisy ABC

by Tim McCanna, Jorge Martin (Illustrations)

“Much to point and giggle at…Be ready for some rousing read-alouds!” — Kirkus Reviews

Xavier follows a bouncing ball on an onomatopoeia-filled alphabet adventure in this quirky new picture book from Tim McCanna!

A great, big

AH-CHOO! sends a Xavier’s bouncy ball flying! With a

BOP! BIFF! BOOM! it sails out the window. Then a

CLASH CLANK!

DINK! DONK!

That ball is loooooong gone. Will Xavier get it back? Follow the letters of the alphabet as the ball bounces and wreaks havoc through the city and find out!

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Childrens, Fiction, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 21, 2018

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

A colorful onomatopoetic alphabet book. Recommended for active young'uns.

[MaryLibrarianOH · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love an alphabet book that also is a story. The words in this story are mostly sounds.

[Jaimmie Stugard · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just read this book to my daughter and was shocked to discover that it is a blatant rip off of the FAR superior book, Achoo, Bang, Crash: The Noisy Alphabet by Ross MacDonald.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
This book is inferior in every way. The illustrations, text and storytelling are boring. The original is a work of art and this poor imitation is beyond disappointing!

[Ruth Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Xavier and his grandpa chase his bouncy ball all over town after it bounces out his window when his grandpa sneezes a loud "Ah-choo!" And off they go through the alphabet.
Cute digital illustrations!

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not just a clever alphabet book, but a good one for introducing onomatopoeia as well as encouraging kids to narrate their own version of what's happening, since the text isn't terribly helpful. (That's not a criticism!)

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent choice for onomatopoeia examples!

[Marti (Letstalkaboutbooksbaybee) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute! Love the way they incorporated the alphabet into the story

[Maggie Mattmiller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would be great for a lesson on onomatopoeia!

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clever and fun.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun! This is a break from the typical alphabet book. A boy loses a ball and all kinds of things and sounds occur that bring the reader through the alphabet. Cool illustrations.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really fun alphabet book based on alphabetized onomatopoeia. Kids enjoyed it.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

a simple and fun noisy alphabet read aloud!

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sudden Ah-choo hurls Xavier's ball out the window, and the chase is on to get it back. This story is filled with onomatopoeic action and word play from A to Z.

[Carol Gordon Ekster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clever to combine an alphabet book into a story completely told with illustrations and onomatopoeia.

[Kris Dersch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and upbeat, my kid found it hilarious.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A preschool and up book about s ball bouncing all over town creating noise and havoc told in noises that start with A and go to Z.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a funny story of a bouncy ball to follow through the alphabet with comical sound effects and situations. Fun illustrations.

[Ms. Madalyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read at the NACT storytime to fit with their ball unit.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here's an athletic
alphabet book with a twist,
many playful swerves,
and a whole lotta noise.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun to make all of the noises!

[Miss Janis the Storytime Lady]

n/a. 08/31/22 Bookwalk

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're good at sound effects, this story is for you for story time!!

[Christine Turner]

ATA Storytime Kit -- Words

Xavier follows a bouncing ball on an onomatopoeia-filled alphabet adventure in this quirky new picture book from Tim McCanna!

A great, big AH-CHOO! sends a Xavier's bouncy ball flying! With a BOP! BIFF! BOOM! it sails out the window. Then a CLASH CLANK! DINK! DONK! That ball is loooooong gone. Will Xavier get it back? Follow the letters of the alphabet as the ball bounces and wreaks havoc through the city and find out!


Subject:
Onomatopoeia -- Juvenile fiction.
Sounds, Words for -- Juvenile fiction.
Balls (Sporting goods) -- Juvenile fiction.
Alphabet books.

[Great Books]

This action-packed alphabet adventure is filled with onomatopoeias. Tim McCanna’s creates a fun and playful read for adults and children alike. Reviewer #8