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10 best books to read with sweets
10 best books to read with sweets
Celebrating National Book Lovers Day with Sweet Treats to Inspire Young Readers
National Book Lovers Day on August 9th is the perfect occasion to encourage children to dive into the world of books. This summer, why not make reading even more enticing by pairing delightful children’s books with delicious sweets from The Original Candy Company? We’ve curated a list of 10 engaging books and matched them with the perfect treats to create a truly sweet reading experience!
1. Mr Bunny’s Chocolate Factory by Elys Dolan
Reading Age: 6-8
Discover where Easter eggs come from in this hilarious tale of Mr. Bunny’s chocolate factory. When the chickens strike against their capitalist boss, Mr. Bunny learns the importance of teamwork and fair leadership.
- Solid Milk Chocolate Eggs
Paired with: Solid Milk Chocolate Eggs (£6.99)
Why: These assorted foil-wrapped chocolate eggs are the perfect companion to this book about a chocolate factory!
2. The Great Chocoplot by Chris Callaghan
Reading Age: 7-11
Join Jelly and her gran on a mission to uncover a chocoplot and save the world from the end of chocolate in this laugh-out-loud adventure.
Paired with: Chocca Mocca
Why: Our luxury chocolate range is perfect for you to indulge in high-quality, refined chocolate treats that match the adventurous spirit of the book.
3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Reading Age: 9-12
Enter the magical world of Willy Wonka with Charlie and experience the wonders and mishaps inside the chocolate factory.
- beanBoozled Jelly Bean Spinner Game
Paired with: Jelly Belly BeanBoozled®
Why: These unpredictable jelly beans could have come straight out of Mr Wonka’s head… add an element of surprise to your reading journey, just like the unexpected twists in the factory!
4. Are You Eating Candy Without Me? by Draga Jenny Malesevic
Ages: 3-6
Explore the imaginative fears of children wondering what their parents do while they’re away. This picture book is full of humour and delightful illustrations.
Paired with: Jelly Belly Beans
Why: The vibrant flavors and colors of Jelly Belly beans perfectly complement the whimsical scenarios in the book.
5. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Reading Age: 10-16
Follow Harry Potter on his magical journey through Hogwarts and beyond, battling dark forces and uncovering mysteries.
Paired with: Harry Potter Sweets
Why: From Chocolate Frogs to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, these magical sweets will transport you straight to the wizarding world.
6. The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Reading Age: 7+
Join Joe, Beth, and Frannie on their adventures in the Enchanted Wood and the magical lands at the top of the Faraway Tree.
- Raspberry Twirl Lollipop
Paired with: Natural Large Twirl Lollipops
Why: These colorful and flavorful lollipops capture the enchanting and whimsical essence of Blyton’s stories.
7. This Book Is Not Good For You by Pseudonymous Bosch
Reading Age: 9-12
In this quirky adventure, Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji must stop an evil chef from using a cursed tuning fork to create a deadly chocolate recipe.
- Bag of christmas chocolate stars
Paired with: Christmas Chocolate Stars (£6.99)
Why: These festive chocolate stars are as intriguing and delightful as the book’s mysterious plot.
8. The Candymakers by Wendy Mass
Age: 8-12
Four children compete in a national candymaking contest, each bringing unique skills and secrets to the table. This story is filled with friendship, mystery, and of course, lots of candy!
- Dolly Mixtures Sweets
Paired with: Traditional Dolly Mixture (£5.99)
Why: The colorful and varied shapes of Dolly Mixture sweets reflect the diverse characters and imaginative candy creations in the book.
9. Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald
Ages: 6-9
Stink Moody’s knack for letter-writing leads to a bounty of free candy, but it also causes a rift with his best friend. This humorous story teaches about friendship and the power of words.
- Kola Cube Sweets
Paired with: Strawberry Bonbons (£5.99) and Old Fashioned Kola Cubes (£5.99)
Why: They might not be jawbreakers, but these classic sweets offer serious chew and crazy hard crunch, mirroring the playful nature of Stink’s candy adventures.
10. Not Enough Lollipops by Megan Maynor
Reading Age: 4-7
Alice wins a huge basket of lollipops and must figure out how to share them fairly among her friends. This book is a delightful exploration of sharing and problem-solving.
Paired with: Natural Hand-made Lollipops
Why: There are always enough lollipops at Original Candy Co. These luxurious lollipops are perfect for sharing, just like Alice’s big prize in the story.
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by combining the joy of reading with the sweetness of delicious treats. Dive into these stories and let the matching sweets enhance your reading experience, making it a day to remember for young readers everywhere!