The Chocolate Tree

by Dina Gregory

Charlie and her friends are avid video gamers. But when they spot a huge chocolate bar growing from the top of a tree - then another, and another - it is the beginning of a real-life, outdoor quest!

Genres: Audiobook, Fiction, Short Stories, Childrens, Fantasy

Audible Audio

Reviews

[Wee Lassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story should have been called the judgemental tree.

[Dusan Prvacki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Milking that Audible Plus subscription.

A very cute children's short story about a Chocolate Tree growing chocolate whenever kids do good deeds.

[Prabhani · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice story beginning and it makes readers curious. But No proper reward, motivation or lesson on the story. Could have been better.

[Jesa Burgoyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wheel Picks for January 2021
Read a standalone book

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt like a mix between the tale of Tantalus, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and a children's fairytale lol

[Tiffany Bush · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great fable for kids to help teach them to care and help others.

[Gabrielle Morales · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was fun. I liked the concept and all the rhyming.

[Jaqueline Miguel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Um audiobook engraçado. Bom para amantes de chocolates sem dúvida.

[Pen&Quill Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and reminiscent to classic children's lit

[Anastasiya M · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was another choice for a quick listen and an interesting title. There was sadly nothing more to it.

While it came with a message to teach young (and probably older) crowds, it honestly didn’t hold enough essence to be able to teach anything to anyone. The underlying message was just about teaching kids to do nice things in exchange for immediate rewards. I’m sorry, but life doesn’t exactly work that way and actually believing that can set you up for disappointment when you don’t look at life with realistic eyes.

A better approach might have been to show that things that need to be done and how they are done should be an expected standard, thanks to upbringing, and not because of bribery.

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[olive · Rating 3 out of 5]

One day after school, Charlie and her friends see that there is a chocolate bar hanging from a tree on their way home. The next day, there are more. A little note was left behind that if they did something nice for their parents, they’ll get rewarded, so they all help out in different ways. The next day, they see that there is a ladder proped up, but missing some steps. Given that they can’t reach any of the bars, they see another note prompting them to build a birdhouse, so that’s exactly what they do. The next day, the ladder had all of the steps, so when one of the boys climbed it, snatched a bar, and opened it, it had nothing but wood shavings inside and a note telling them to go to their neighbor, who, unbeknownst to them, planned everything, so that they would work together as a team, instead of competing against each other. There, they had some warm brownies and chocolate.
It was a pretty sweet tale.

[Ahliya S. Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Charlie and her Gamer Buddies/Classmates spend plenty of time gaming online together. That is, until after school 1 day when they spot a chocolate bar hanging from a tree. This chocolate bar is out of reach but it begins the children's quest to get to their prize. Their mysterious chocolate tree draws the youths outdoors instead of behind their screens, bringing them closer together.


This is a quick, super easy read that brings forth a realistic adventure and teaches lessons on incentive and priorities.

[Aliyah Paige · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I liked how the book started out with the children playing video games, since this is a problem in today's society with children strictly staying online instead of going outside to play. Then it shifted to the children going on an adventure when they noticed the chocolate bars. This book gives the children responsibility and shows the importance of doing good deeds, like helping their parents. Lastly, I like how riddles are included to get children's minds thinking.

[simslibraryx · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bunch of video gamer friends discover a chocolate bar growing on a tree and decide to go on a quest to discover more.
A nice fun and quick listen on audible. I feel like this book was very much inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A nice easy read.

[Deanna Kell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute read. I picked it up after a really intense reading experience with another book and needed something really light and easy to keep me reading. I find sometimes that books like this, especially short reads for children, help keep me reading when I want to stop.

[Shannon Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I noticed this when I was scanning audible for something quick while I did a task.

the story was rather cute teaching kids that rewards come to those who help others. I'll definitely be sharing this one with my nieces and nephews as they grow.

[Ramona Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute and short story! I really love the rhythm of the words throughout the book—it makes it so fun to read aloud. It also carries a wonderful lesson for children: if they help, care for others, and show kindness, there will always be a sweet reward waiting for them.

[Željko Filipin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is there a tree with chocolate as a fruit?

[Ann Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was cute. Loved it.

[Kara Harte (KattitudeReads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and very imaginative!

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to love about a chocolate tree.

[Avid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Great to teach values to children.

[Momo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little fast listen. Would be great for a young reader!

[Rriangel Castillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

leer es interesante

[Maria Jose]

Simplemente increible

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do good in the world!!! Granted, there's not always a delicious reward for doing so, but this book is fun none the less.

[Ronda Wingo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short little kid's audiobook on audible. Sounded more interesting than it was. I was expecting a little magic and instead it was a kindly meddlesome neighbor.

[Tish · Rating 3 out of 5]

Asked Alexa to play me a bedtime story 😂 who doesn't love the idea of a tree that grows chocolate for good deeds

[Candi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story for kids

[TheCornerReads aka Libby (Libs) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book about teaching children about chores and the rewards for doing them