In a laugh-out-loud hilarious twist on the legend of King Midas, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate. Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out...First published in 1952, The Chocolate Touch was an instant classic-and has remained a timeless favorite with kids, teachers, and parents. Supports the Common Core State Standards

 

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Born in London, Patrick Skene Catling was educated there and at Oberlin College in the United States. As a Royal Canadian Air Force navigator and as a journalist, he has traveled extensively. His present home is in the Republic of Ireland. Margot Apple is a freelance illustrator, having illustrated more than fifty books for children. She lives in Shelburn Falls, Massachusetts, with her husband and their pets.