About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with self-regulation, obsessive habits, or is feeling overwhelmed by being the center of unwanted attention. It is an ideal choice for the student who thinks rules about moderation do not apply to them, or for a child who needs a humorous way to process the anxiety of a doctor visit or a sudden physical change. Henry Green is a boy whose singular obsession with chocolate leads to a medical anomaly: he breaks out in chocolate-chip-like bumps and starts smelling like a cocoa factory. What begins as a silly premise quickly turns into an adventure about the consequences of overindulgence and the fear of being treated like a curiosity rather than a person. It is a lighthearted, fast-paced chapter book that uses absurdism to teach a gentle lesson about balance. Parents will appreciate how the story validates a child's fear of hospitals and bullying while maintaining a whimsical tone. It serves as an excellent conversation starter about listening to one's body and understanding that even the things we love most require moderation to stay enjoyable.
