The Chocolate Lovers: A Children's Story and Cookbook

Description

32 pages
$18.95
ISBN 1-55285-233-4
DDC j641.6'374

Publisher

Year

2001

Contributor

Illustrations by Chantal Stewart
Reviewed by Dosi Cotroneo

Dosi Cotroneo is a freelance writer living in Manotick, Ontario.

Review

What do you get when you combine adorable characters with colorful
illustrations, a fun story, and 20 delectable easy-to-follow chocolate
recipes? A delicious read.

The Chocolate Lovers is the story of a young boy named Jack who is sent
off to a Master Chef’s class to learn about cooking with chocolate.
But chocolate isn’t the only thing on his mind. Love is the flavor of
the day, for our young protagonist and a new girl in the class. What
lengths will Jack go to impress her? The way to her heart is through a
chocolate lovers cake.

This reviewer couldn’t decide which was more fun—the hilarious
story or the incredible recipes. The book is a wonderfully creative
approach to sharing a story and testing out some great chocolate dishes.
The book’s whimsical cover design, humorous illustrations, and
decadently delightful recipes will be a favorite for kids of all ages.
Highly recommended.

Citation

van Loon, Joan, and Gabriel Gaté., “The Chocolate Lovers: A Children's Story and Cookbook,” Canadian Book Review Annual Online, accessed January 28, 2025, https://cbra.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/22046.