by Kiki Thorpe
First published 2006
Autumn has arrived and the weather turns cold. Dora's grandmother wants to prepare a special treat for snack time. She plans to make delicious hot chocolate but discovers she has run out of the key ingredient. Dora and her monkey friend Boots quickly volunteer to find some chocolate. Their quest takes them on a charming journey through familiar landscapes. They must cross Pompom Bridge and navigate through the Hazelnut Forest. Their destination is the magical Chocolate Tree. Along the way, young readers encounter ten English words that provide basic language learning. This cheerful adventure combines problem solving with exploration while teaching simple vocabulary to children ages two through six.
Genres: family, contemporary, childrens-classics
Vibes: cheerful, cozy, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, problem-solving
Setting: Chocolate Tree, Hazelnut Forest, Pompom Bridge
Period: Autumn
Hardcover · Viacom International Inc