Book
Cocoa magic / Sandra Bradley ; illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781772782646 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Pajama Press, 2022.
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| Subject: | Chocolate > Juvenile fiction. Kindness > Juvenile fiction. Schools > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | GRO JP Bradl | 31681030018675 | PICTURE | Checked out | 05/20/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
"Eight-year-old Daniel loves helping his Great-Uncle Lewis, a chocolatier, and he secretly gifts chocolates to classmates who need cheering up. When Uncle Lewis goes away, Daniel's loneliness is obvious--and it turns out his "secret" gift-giving has beenobvious too. His classmates respond with a bounty of small gifts to lift his spirits. Includes an author's note about empathy and acts of kindness."-- - Baker & Taylor
"In the 1920s, 8-year-old Daniel, who cherishes every moment spent helping his great uncle in his chocolate shop, discovers how much comfort a small act of kindness can bring when he secretly hides chocolates in his classmatesâ desks to brighten their day. Illustrations." - Ingram Publishing Services
In a cozy 1920s chocolate shop, the special ingredientsin each perfect treat are empathy, generosity, and thoughtful acts of kindness.
Eight-year-old Daniel cherishes the hour he spends everymorning helping his Great-Uncle Lewis in his chocolate shop. They mix, temper,pour, and mold. âItâs magic, my boy,â Uncle Lewis says. And Danielagrees. When a new girl named Sarah joins his class, Daniel sees how lonely sheis and begins sneaking chocolates into her desk. Seeing Sarah light up aftereach treat is wonderfulâ¦but then Daniel starts noticing other classmates withtroubles. Soon he is hiding more and more chocolates until the exciting daywhen everyone in class receives one, even the teacher! The best part is, no oneknows itâs him.
But then, when Daniel is the one feeling sad and alone, whowill know to comfort him?
In Cocoa Magic, Gabrielle Grimardâs rich andnostalgic illustrations transport readers to a cozy 1920s chocolate shop and astiff brick schoolhouse that somehow learns to be warm as well. In her text and her closing authorâs note, clinicalsocial worker Sandra Bradley celebrates the wonders that happen when someonemeets another personâs need to be seen and understoodâeven through the smallestact of kindness.Â
- Ingram Publishing Services
In a story where empathy and generosity shine asmuch as the tempered chocolates, eight-year-old Daniel learns from hischocolatier great-uncle and discovers how much comfort a small act of kindnesscan bring
