The Chocolate Touch

The main character's obsession with chocolate is hilarious but also a little extreme. Do you think this helps kids understand the risks of greed or might it encourage misbehavior?

The story has a fun and fantastical premise. I wonder what inspired Patrick Skene Catling to turn this idea into a story for children and how he crafted the moral behind it.

The resolution feels quick after the boy learns his lesson. Was that intentional to keep the story light and fast-paced for kids?