There once was a chocolate princess named Tiffany, who was beloved by the always-happy people of Candied Kingdom for her cheery attitude and compassionate heart. One day, however, a blackbird breaks up the candy community's continuous party by crowing curses. "If you cannot find someone as sweet and kind as you are, then you and your kingdom will melt away and be gone forever," the bitter old crow squawks at the princess. The sugary villagers are devastated at the thought of losing their sweet monarch, but how can they possibly break such a nasty spell? Dip into the delectable tale of The Sweetest Chocolate Princess and experience an imaginative adventure through the Hills of Honey and up Ice Cream Mountain. Kids will enjoy the enchanting world of Candied Kingdom and discover how friendship and courage can help solve even the toughest problems.

Contemporary fairy tale

Emmeline Thistle, a dirt-scratcher's daughter, has escaped death twice-first, on the night she was born, and second, on the day her entire village was swept away by flood. Left with nothing and no one, Emmeline discovers her rare and mysterious ability-she can churn milk into chocolate, a delicacy more precious than gold. Suddenly, the most unwanted girl in Anglund finds herself desired by all. But Emmeline only wants one-Owen Oak, a dairyman's son, whose slow smiles and lingering glances once tempted her to believe she might someday be loved for herself. But others will stop at nothing to use her gift for their own gains-no matter what the cost to Emmeline. Magic and romance entwine in this fantastical world where true love and chocolate conquer all.

Like chocolate, do you? Yes? Well I know someone who loves chocolate more than anyone in the world! Even you! Her name is Princess Chocolate. So begins the charmingly funny children's fable from the author of The Smelly Sprout and The Boy Giant. Princess Chocolate eats nothing but chocolate. But one day, all the chocolate in the kingdom runs out and Princess Chocolate is NOT amused. But, suddenly a visit from an old lady changes everything. The old lady turns out to be a witch in disguise and takes the princess to Witch Boot Camp! But, the twist is that the camp ENCOURAGES you to be naughty and rewards you with chocolate! Soon, she eats so much chocolate that her teeth fall out and she feels so sick she turns green - she looks in the mirror and realises she's a witch! Can the Princess learn the error of her ways? And what will happen when she returns to the kingdom to find a dragon planning to gobble up all the girls and boys? AUTHOR: Allan Plenderleith was born in East Kilbride, Scotland. His first cartoon series, The Odd Squad, became a best-selling range of greetings cards and now over 30 Odd Squad books have been published. His first book for children, The Smelly Sprout, has become a best-selling Christmas classic and he has since published his second title, The Boy Giant. Illustrations Colour throughout

The most stylish, approachable, and mouth-watering chocolate cookbook ever, from award-winning chocolatier Fran Bigelow In 1982, Fran Bigelow proudly opened the doors to Fran’s Chocolates, a boutique storefront styled after European chocolate salons, where she could showcase the pure flavors of the exquisite confections she had spent years perfecting. Chocolate lovers in Seattle immediately beat a path to Madison Street to taste desserts as wonderful as anything in Paris or Belgium. Over the past two decades, Fran Bigelow has grown into a world-class chocolatier, operating two elegant shops that enjoy cult status in Seattle and beyond, by way of her mail-order and Internet business. Now, in her debut cookbook, Fran reveals the magic behind her addictive creations: how she manipulates a few ingredients—butter, cream, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, and nuts—to create sublime textures and highlight pure flavors in her elegant modern desserts. The seventy-five recipes included here range from extravagant celebration cakes and holiday specialties (White Chocolate Torte or Souffléd Chocolate Mocha Roll); to European style fruit and nut tarts (Chocolate Cherry Tart or Milk Chocolate Crème Fraîche Tart), soufflés, cheesecakes (White Chocolate Brie Cheesecake, a Fran specialty), homemade ice creams (Dark Chocolate and Ginger Bombe), and extraordinary renditions of American classics, including brownies, chocolate cookies, the ultimate hot fudge sauce, and a chocolate milkshake that will instantly transport you back to childhood. Fran also tells you everything you need to know about chocolate, from the different styles of chocolate-making employed in Europe, South America, and the U.S. (and how each result in different flavors), to deciphering labels (which ingredients enhance meltability, for example), and how the amount of cocoa in different brands and styles of chocolate influences the final taste of a dessert. You will learn how to taste a truffle—preferably in two bites—and the language of chocolate “signs,” the squiggles atop candies. Recipes for some of Fran’s award-winning confections are also included here: chocolate cherries and nut clusters; chocolate stuffed fruits; easy cocoa-dusted truffles; and more ambitious dipped truffles featuring liqueurs, coffee, vanilla, and other chocolate-friendly ingredients; and chocolate fondue, a perfect party dessert for children and adults alike. Whether you are a cocoa connoisseur or devotee of the cacao bean with cravings that won’t quit,Pure Chocolateis a must-have for any chocolate aficionado.

Imagine a world made of candy. That's where Princess Pepper lives... until the kingdom's most precious treasure, the magical Lollipop of Light, disappears! Pepper and her licorice knight, Sir Licorice, set off on a quest through candy cane forests, peppermint seas, and marshmallow mountains. They dodge traps, solve riddles, and even make friends with a grumpy yeti! But a twisty secret awaits them. The Lollipop isn't just candy – it holds the kingdom's magic! Can Pepper outsmart the mischievous Gummy Goblin and save her sugary world? Get ready for an adventure bursting with sweets, surprises, and the power of friendship!