Fantasy is a genre of writing in which the setting and characters are not based on reality but are based on something magical or impossible. The use of fairies, witches, trolls and other mythical figures are all examples of fantasy characters. Sometimes fantasy fiction is very involved and includes the construction of an entire world and a language.
J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most famous of the fantasy writers with his novels that are set in Middle Earth and populated, inter alia, by Elves, Dwarfs, Hobbits, Trolls and Goblins. C.S. Lewis is another famous fantasy author with his Chronicles of Narnia series of books that feature a fantasy world, various mythical creatures and a witch.
The Sir Chocolate series of book are fantasy books about a land where you can eat everything, even the trees, flowers and houses. Each book sets out a situation, together with a resolution of that situation that could occur in a real life.
Book 1: Sir Chocolate and the Strawberry Cream Berries story and cookbook deals with bullying and the ability of kindness and compassion to overcome such behaviour;
Book 2: Sir Chocolate and the Baby Cookie Monster story and cookbook is about a lost child, who exhibits destructive behaviour and needs to be reassured and returned to his mother;
Book 3: Sir Chocolate and the Sugar Dough Bees story and cookbook and Book 4: Sir Chocolate and the Condensed Milk River story and cookbook are both about nature conservation and the dire effects of the destruction of the flower fields that provide the bees with nectar and a blockage that prevents the river from flowing and the impact on the water creatures.
Book 5: Sir Chocolate and the Sugar Crystal Caves story and cookbook is about friendship and acceptance of others who are different from ourselves.
Fantasy books benefits children in the following ways:
- It helps them to develop problem-solving skills. For example, the Baby Cookie Monster is lost. How can Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet help to return him to his Mother?
- It helps to foster creativity. Chocolate Land is a world where you can eat everything. The illustrations are all edible and are made from cake, biscuits, chocolate, sweets and fondant. The books include simple recipes so that children can bake under adult supervision and create their own edible illustrations.
- It helps children formulate healthy coping skills for intense emotions. For example, how do Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet react to the trolls who are throwing liquorice coals at them? How do the pair respond to the distress of the Baked Alaska Dragon?
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Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
TGIF, Chris! Thanks for hosting Robbie. She’s such a delight. In many ways Robbie reminds me of my Goth character (Bethany) in “Atonement, Tennessee”. Of course Robbie is bright and sunny, but otherwise the combination of an accounting type profession combined with creativity and a bubbling personality and the desire to help others.
The concept of combining children’s fantasies with cooking is marvelously creative.
Wishing Robbie huge success with all her books. And a great big hug to you both.
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Thank you, Teagan, your comment has really made my day. Have a lovely weekend.
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A perfect candidate to write about the benefits of delicious fantasy books!
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Thank you, Ritu. Hugs.
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So cute and wish we could eat each and everything made of chocolates, Robbie. I too grew up reading these type mystery books and had a fantasy for the magical illusions. Congratulations Robbie so nice for children to read these awesome books.
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Thank you, Kamal. There is nothing like chocolate to make people happy.
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Yes and who would not like chocolate we r all children when it comes to chocolates. Welcome dear Robbie
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Terrific Robbie and thanks for hosting Chris.. have pressed for tomorrow morning… hugs to you both.. ♥
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Thank you, Sally, very kind of you.
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Delighted to share Robbie..hugsx
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I grew up on Enid Blyton’s children’s fantasies (The Magic faraway Tree etc) – they set a reading pattern for the rest of my life
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I grew up on Enid Blyton too and I have read many of her books to my own children.
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Thank you, Chris, for sharing Michael and my thoughts on this topic.
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You’re welcome any time, Robbie 😀
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Reblogged this on Robbie's inspiration and commented:
Michael and I are visiting Chris, the Story Reading Ape’s brilliant blog today to talk about the benefits of fantasy books for children. Thank you for hosting us, Chris.
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I totally agree with Robbie that fantasy is amazing for young kids. They’re open to all the magic and their imaginations can take off. Cute post for some adorable books. 🙂 Thanks for hosting, Chris.
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Thank you for commenting, Diana. It is amazing to watch small children reacting to fantasy fiction.
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One of the best things we did was push our girls to read. Both of them started reading on their own by four. They loved Harry Potter and because of that they searched for similar books by writers I had never heard of. They are constantly searching for new things and their fascination has never slowed.
Excellent article. Thank you.
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Thank you, Brian. My boys both loved Harry Potter too and have progressed to Tolkien now which is wonderful.
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Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere.
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Thank you for sharing, Charles.
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You’re welcome. 😁
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Thanks for sharing, Charles 😀
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You’re welcome. 😊
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