The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling is about John Midas who loves chocolate. He loves it so much that he’ll eat it any hour of any day. He doesn’t care if he ruins his appetite. He thinks chocolate is better than any other food! But one day, after wandering into a candy store and buying a piece of their best “special” chocolate, John finds out that there might just be such a thing as too much chocolate.
Pink and Say is a wonderful book for children of all ages. It can be used when introducing the civil war, teaching about slavery, tolerance, or just about friendship. Though it is a picture book, even older students will love it. The illustrations bring to life the story. There are so many discussions a class can have through out the story. It is a heartbreaking story of two young boys in the Civil War. It shows just how desperate the troups were during the war. Though they were to only carry the staff or such, the boys were forced to fight when so many men died. Children can see how slavery, and the Civil War affected children. This story allows children to see how wars and the ways of adults do affect them. Though it is a sad story it is one of great heart. I hope all teachers read this to their students.
Jennie Clendenin
