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I love chocolates because each one can be a surprise — you have
to taste them all to find out what’s inside!
What’s not to like about chocolate? It smells good and tastes
even better. In I Love Chocolate, readers will experience
the taste, smell, and color of the world’s most beloved treat
through the eyes of a child. Whether you savor this book slowly or
devour it with gusto, readers will appreciate — and crave — the
content in this yummy book that is perfect for children … and
grown-ups, too.
Accompanied by cartoon drawings that enhance an appreciation of
chocolateReviewed by Midwest Book Review, 2009-05-18
Evelyn Daviddi illustrates this fine picturebook on why a young boy
loves chocolate. His various ways of eating and enjoying chocolate
is accompanied by cartoon drawings that enhance an appreciation of
chocolate in its many appearances.
Review from www.firrkids.comReviewed by www.firrkids.com, 2009-05-16
This is the most perfect post-Easter book. Like many houses, the
bunny recently left us a basket overflowing with sugar-laden
goodies. Of course, the most attractive and delectable selections
are the chocolates. As the boy in the book succinctly states "I
love chocolate because it even looks yummy!" How right he is.
Apparently this book is just as fitting for adults as children,
because I agreed with nearly every sentiment offered here. I love
chocolate because it makes bad times better. Check. I love
chocolate because it makes every day a celebration. Check, check.
The only hard part about loving chocolate is eating too much.
Triple check. You got my number, kid.
Readers would be quite foolish to attempt to tackle this one
without a secret stash of chocolates on hand. Very foolish indeed,
as point after valid point is made about the merits of this rich
treat. First the different types of chocolates are discussed - if
you need a refresher, those would be crunchy, chewy, ooey and
gooey. Next we move on to the various interiors, shapes and colors,
followed up by the best days and times to partake. Big finish with
a refresher on chocolate eating styles - I'm a dainty chocolate
dabbler myself, but I could be friends with a monster
muncher.
Although this book speaks the wicked truth about the brown beast,
it does so in a clever way. Silly scenarios paired with some great
illustrations means this is a book you can giggle at. One peep and
you'll probably agree that this is a humorous delight .. unless you
are too busy working out those rotten chocolate smears from your
best pants.
I like I Love ChocolateReviewed by Shel Julian Kessel, 2009-02-28
Cali, D. (2009). I Love Chocolate. Plattsburgh, NY: Tundra Books of
Northern New York.
9780887769122
Originally written in Italian and published in Italy, it is clear
that the narrator of this gentle story loves chocolate. I mean,
LOVES chocolate. There is some serious lust for chocolate here.
(And who could blame him? I mean. really.)
The writing is poetic and well composed. The art is pleasant and
neutral with a lot of browns to reinforce the main subject. The one
flaw is that I Love Chocolate does not really address the dangers
of eating too much chocolate and even presents it as an option for
dealing with an upsetting experience. A teacher or parent may have
to remind some young readers of the advantages of moderation or
exercise.
Activities to do with the book:
This book could trigger a discussion of favorite foods and a lesson
on how to express love for that food in the form of a poetic
essay.
Students could also tell stories about events in which they ate a
lot of chocolate.
Favorite Quotes:
"I love chocolate when it's full of surprises. You have to take a
bite to find out what's inside."
"Are you a dainty chocolate dabbler? Or a monster muncher?"
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