Books About Chocolate · 47 titles considered

The Best Chocolate Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about chocolate? 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.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1964

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) · Charlie and the Chocolate Factory series

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

164 pages· 31,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 947,100 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952

The Chocolate Touch

A boy's magical gift turns everything he kisses into chocolate. Is it too much of a good thing?

128 pages· 10,854 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 21,066 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1991

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

By Eileen Spinelli, Paul Yalowitz (Illustrator)

A mysterious package changes a lonely man's life forever.

32 pages· 1,603 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,074 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot

A pilot's candy drop brings hope to children in blockaded Berlin.

48 pages· 2,364 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 794 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake

A young bunny struggles with patience when all she wants is chocolate cake.

32 pages· 1,040 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,085 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Candy Bomber

A pilot drops candy to lift spirits in blockaded Berlin.

110 pages· 10,307 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,724 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

This Book Is Not Good For You

A kidnapped mom, a sinister chocolatier, and a legendary tuning fork. Can they save her?

394 pages· 53,937 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 23,518 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Girl with the Dragon Heart

A girl must spy on fairies to secure a home, but secrets threaten her city and heart.

304 pages· 61,196 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,073 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2014

Love Monster and the Last Chocolate

A monster must decide if sharing chocolates is worth the risk of losing his favorite piece.

32 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 841 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

A dragon turned human seeks her destiny in a world of chocolate and adventure.

272 pages· 59,395 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,025 ratings
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Chocolate Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Lilly's Chocolate Heart

Ages 0–4 · 2003

Can Lilly resist eating her beloved chocolate heart?

Pénélope

Ages 4–6

A hidden chocolate hen embarks on an Easter quest.

I Love You More Than Chocolate

Ages 2–4 · 2013

Unwrap surprises in a heart-shaped chocolate box.

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Chocolate Picture Books

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

On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue

Ages 4–7 · 2022

Discover how a poor boy revolutionized chocolate for everyone.

No Monkeys, No Chocolate

Ages 5–8 · 2013

Discover the surprising rainforest allies behind your favorite chocolate treat.

Grandpa Cacao

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A young girl learns about her family's history and culture through the story of her grandfather, a cacao farmer from the Ivory Coast.

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.

The Princess and the Petri Dish

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A princess's dislike for peas leads to a kingdom-wide experiment.

A Chocolate Moose for Dinner

Ages 6–11 · 1976

A girl imagines her parents' words literally, leading to hilarious misunderstandings.

Cocoa Ice

Ages 5–9 · 1997

Two girls from different worlds connect through a sailor and a shared love for iced chocolate.

Love Like Chocolate
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Love Like Chocolate

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A brother and sister bond over chocolate, creating new family traditions.

The Chocolate Rabbit

Ages 3–7 · 1984

A rabbit's mishap leads to a sweet entrepreneurial venture.

Milton Hershey: Hershey's Chocolate Creator

Ages 8–11 · 2011

Discover the journey from caramel to chocolate in Milton Hershey's sweet success story.

Scooby-Doo! The Chocolate Phantom

2015

A phantom wrecks sculptures at the Chocolate Art Show. Can it be stopped?

Candy's Chocolate Kingdom
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Candy's Chocolate Kingdom

Ages 5–6 · 2015

A chocolate-loving girl discovers the limits of indulgence in a magical kingdom.

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Chocolate Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about chocolate for developing and independent readers.

This Isn't What It Looks Like

Ages 9–12 · 2010

Trapped in a medieval world, Cass must uncover secrets to return home before time runs out.

Clara the Chocolate Fairy

Ages 7–9 · 2013

Fairy magic is stolen, turning sweets sour. Can two friends restore the charm before it's too late?

The Bitter Side of Sweet

Ages 12–18 · 2016

Two brothers trapped in slavery must risk everything for freedom.

Thea Stilton and the Chocolate Sabotage

Ages 7–9 · 2014

A chocolate factory's future is at risk. Is it sabotage?

Who Was Milton Hershey?

Ages 8–12 · 2013

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.

The Chocolate Chase

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A mouse journalist must solve a mystery involving a stolen egg and a chocolate egg baking competition.

Chocolate Dreams

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A fairy must recover stolen chocolate eggs to restore harmony.

The Doughnut Fix

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A boy's quest for doughnuts leads to unexpected challenges in a new town.

Tree of Dreams

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A journey to the Amazon reveals destruction and hope through chocolate's magic.

Milton Hershey

Ages 8–12 · 2008

Discover how a dropout became a chocolate mogul against all odds.

The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop

Ages 10–14 · 2012

Twins must protect a magical chocolate recipe from villains threatening the world.

Chocolate Fever

Ages 8–12 · 1972

A young boy breaks out in mysterious brown spots after eating too much chocolate.

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