Where Chocolate Grows: A Sweet Journey of Curiosity and Discovery

Discover the sweet journey of chocolate with Roberto and his Abuela!

Winner of the Purple Dragonfly Book Award – 1st Place for Cultural Diversity, Where Chocolate Grows is a bilingual adventure that celebrates culture, family, curiosity, and discovery.

Curious Roberto learns how chocolate travels from colorful cacao pods to the treats we all love. Along the way, children are introduced to Spanish vocabulary, cultural traditions, and fun chocolate facts that spark curiosity and imagination.

But the adventure doesn’t stop at the last page! Kids can:

Make homemade chocolate with a simple cocoa nibs recipe.

Earn their very own “Junior Chocolatier” certificate.

Meet Midgey, the tiny insect who helps cacao grow.

Explore new words with a Spanish-English glossary.

With warm storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this bilingual picture book celebrates family, learning, and the magic of discovery.

Perfect for ages 4–8, Where Chocolate Grows is ideal for family story time, classroom lessons, and library collections. It’s more than a story—it’s an adventure kids can taste, create, and share!