This is the story of a precocious little boy named Isaiah, whose birthday goes terribly wrong when he receives the one thing he loathes — chocolate! Disappointed and angry, Isaiah storms out of the house and into an adventure. In the end, Isaiah learns how resourceful he can be, and how much his Auntie loves him. It is a whimsical tale of challenges met and happy endings.
Written by Valerie Williams-Sanchez, a journalist and special needs teacher for at-risk youth, the 26-page book is from Lulu Publishing and features richly colored and detailed, hand-drawn images that are bursting with joy, emanating light and love. Meant to be read aloud at home, school, daycare or other environments where kids meet, Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain eschews didactic messaging, and offers a platform for adults to talk with children about a host of issues -- most importantly how to effectively communicate their feelings -- in a fun yet meaningful way.
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