Books About Candy · 82 titles considered

The Best Candy Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about candy? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Monica the Marshmallow Fairy
Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy
Madeline the Cookie Fairy
The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Candy

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

The Candymakers

By Wendy Mass · Book #1 in the The Candymakers series

Four kids compete to create the ultimate candy. Who will win?

480 pages· 102,490 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 29,130 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007

The Candy Shop War

By Brandon Mull · Book #1 in the Candy Shop War series

A group of kids discover a mysterious candy shop and become entangled in a magical world of adventure and danger.

368 pages· 96,128 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 30,860 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A Balloon for Isabel

Isabel defies rules to get a forbidden balloon on Graduation Day.

32 pages· 572 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 507 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Monica the Marshmallow Fairy

A magical object is missing. Can two friends save Fairyland's Sweet Factory?

80 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy

Can Rachel and Kirsty recover Layla's lost charm before desserts turn sour forever?

80 pages· 4,362 words· Est. 37 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 284 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1993

Trick or Treat, Little Critter

Join the Halloween adventure with Little Critter and friends!

24 pages· 437 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,756 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Madeline the Cookie Fairy

Cookies crumble as magic vanishes. Can two friends save the day?

80 pages· 4,280 words· Est. 36 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 292 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase

By Wendy Mass · Book #2 in the The Candymakers series

A candy bar's secret threatens four friends' journey to make things right.

560 pages· 152,235 words· Est. 17 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,205 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Who Was Milton Hershey?

A biography of Milton Hershey, the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, from his childhood to his death, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit, innovative ideas, and philanthropic efforts.

112 pages· 6,778 words· Est. 57 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,624 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

Rainbow Swirl

A storm ruins the candy colors. Can a young fairy save the contest?

128 pages· 9,897 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 249 ratings
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Candy Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about candy for the youngest readers and listeners.

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy

Ages 2–5 · 2015

Kitty craves candy, but can anything stop her sweet tooth rampage?

Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick

Ages 0–4 · 2001

Two sisters battle over a peppermint stick, but find unexpected unity.

Julius's Candy Corn

Ages 0–4 · 2003

Julius discovers the trick and treat of waiting for a party.

Owen's Marshmallow Chick

Ages 0–3 · 2002

A marshmallow chick becomes a young child's favorite treat. Discover why in this sweet tale.

Look! It's the Candycorn

Ages 0–3 · 2020

A unicorn with a candy-corn horn spreads Halloween magic and treats.

Candy Corn Christmas!
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Candy Corn Christmas!

Ages 1–4 · 2025

Halloween candies crash Christmas, seeking festive acceptance.

Peter Cottontail's Busy Day

Ages 2–5 · 2005

A bunny's Easter preparations lead to hidden surprises.

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Candy Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about candy for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Magic Candies
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Magic Candies

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Magic candies let Tong Tong hear hidden voices. Is he ready for the truth?

Pop!

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Discover the sticky journey to the invention of bubble gum in 1928.

Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory
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Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory

Ages 4–7 · 1998

A curious monkey gets into trouble at a chocolate factory.

Halloween

Ages 4–8 · 2002

Discover the hilarious chaos of Halloween through a child's eyes and candy dreams.

Candy Bonanza
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Candy Bonanza

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Nancy faces a sweet dilemma: can there be too much Halloween candy?

Little Penguin and the Lollipop

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Little Penguin must fix his mistake after eating Kenneth's special treat.

Are You Eating Candy without Me?
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Are You Eating Candy without Me?

Ages 3–6 · 2020

Four kids imagine the wild adventures adults have without them. Are they missing out?

Harriet's Halloween Candy

Ages 5–8 · 1982

Harriet hides Halloween treats from her brother, leading to a comical dilemma.

Not Enough Lollipops

Ages 4–7 · 2022

Winning lollipops turns tricky as sharing becomes a dilemma.

Haunted House, Haunted Mouse

Ages 4–7 · 2011

A candy-loving mouse ends up alone in a haunted house.

The ZomBees

Ages 4–8

Zombie bees swarm a town on Halloween. What do they want?

The Candy Caper Case

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A detective rhino investigates mysterious candy cart alarms.

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Candy Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about candy for developing and independent readers.

Magic Hearts

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A fairy's dress obsession leads to sour magic chaos on Heart Day.

Gabby the Bubble Gum Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2018

Magic treats vanish, can two friends restore sweetness?

Cool Mint

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A fairy's sledding race against a troll decides the fate of peppermint sticks.

Libby's Sweet Surprise
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Libby's Sweet Surprise

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A girl befriends a rival's son, hiding secrets that could unravel their friendship. Can a charm bracelet bring luck?

Arcade Catastrophe
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Arcade Catastrophe

Ages 8–11 · 2012

Magical stamps grant powers, but a hidden secret could change everything. Can Nate and friends uncover the truth?

Caramel Moon

Ages 7–10 · 2010

Candy corn vanishes before the festival. Who's behind it?

Lisa the Lollipop Fairy
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Lisa the Lollipop Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Can two friends restore sweetness stolen by a mischievous thief?

Chocolate Dreams
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Chocolate Dreams

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A fairy must recover stolen chocolate eggs to restore harmony.

Nana Cracks the Case!

Ages 7–9 · 2009

A detective is hired to solve a mystery involving stolen candy.

It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green!
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It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green!

Ages 6–10 · 2013

A boy named A.J. navigates the challenges of Halloween, including a mysterious Halloween Monster and a magical invention that can make things bigger.

Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker

Ages 6–9 · 2006

A young boy navigates the challenges of friendship and growing up.

Love Stinks!

Ages 7–9 · 2004

A girl turns into a candy store owner and disrupts Valentine's Day.

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