MILWAUKEE - Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes and vibrant hues in books including "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" put her among the most popular illustrators of books for preschoolers of the late 20th ...

For many, books are a staple of childhood. There is so much enjoyment found from flipping through the colorful pages of a book while the words are read aloud to you. Some children's books often hold ...

It’s not always wise to reinvent a classic, but that’s not the case with a fresh new holiday take on “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.” Have fun with holiday reading this month. Adding a seasonal book or two ...

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After a world premiere at Seattle Children's Theatre, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is gearing up to take its joy-filled, family-favorite production on the road. The acclaimed new musical has ...

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The illustrator behind the timeless children’s book “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” died Tuesday in Milwaukee. Lois Ehlert was 86. Her death from natural causes was confirmed by Simon & Schuster, the ...