4 Books for Candy Lovers

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Sate a sweet tooth with a sweet read. We love these stories for their engaging plots, colorful illustrations and fun messages…

Clara the Chocolate Fairy by Daisy Meadows. Jack Frost has stolen Sugar and Spice fairies’ magic charms and is using them to build a castle made of candy . If the fairies don’t get their charms back, desserts won’t taste as good anymore, and Fairyland’s Treat Day will be ruined. Recommended for elementary school readers.

The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling. John Midas eats a magical piece of chocolate that gives him the power to turn anything that touches his lips into chocolate. It seems too good to be true, until he turns his mother into a chocolate statue. Sometimes there is too much of a good thing. Recommended for elementary school readers.

The Candymakers by Wendy Mass. In the town of Spring Haven, four children have been selected to compete in the national candymaking contest. Who will make the most delicious candy? This sweet, charming story, told from each contestant’s perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship and juicy revelations. Recommended for elementary school readers.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. A childhood classic. Charlie Bucket’s life is anything but fortunate. But a stroke of good luck lands him the fifth and final golden ticket for a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Charlie’s kindness and gratitude stand out in stark contrast to the bratty behavior of his peers on the tour - and ultimately shows that nice guys can finish first. Recommended for elementary school readers.