Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has become a nightly hit in our household, especially in the Kindle edition. I picked this up to read to my 8-year-old daughter, and it’s now a treasured part of our bedtime routine. Plus, it's an excuse for me to revisit my childhood without having to explain why I'm reading a children's book alone. Right from the start, Roald Dahl’s world is captivating. The story of Charlie Bucket, his golden ticket adventure, and the wild wonders of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory is just as engaging now as it was when I was a kid. My daughter is absolutely hooked, and I’m pretty sure she’s considering a future career in chocolate tasting. One of our favorite parts is the character voices. I try to channel my inner Gene Wilder while reading, which is equal parts entertaining and disastrous. My Willy Wonka impression sounds like a mix between a mad scientist and a game show host, but it keeps my daughter in stitches. Her giggles are the best part of the day. The Kindle edition is a lifesaver because it means we can read anywhere—at home, or on the go. The adjustable font size is a plus for when my daughter wants a read. And the illustrations? Perfectly preserved, just like in the physical book. Beyond the fun, the story sneaks in some great life lessons about kindness and humility, and the consequences of greed and bad behavior. It’s a gentle way to remind kids (and sometimes adults) about the importance of good values without sounding like a lecture. In short, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a must-read for families. It’s fun, engaging, and a great way to bond over a shared story. Plus, it’s given me a chance to perfect my (terrible) character impressions. Highly recommended, and a solid 5 stars!

A fabulously illustrated book. Very prompt delivery exactly as promised by the seller.

A classic kids novel that keeps kids engaged. This version is particularly nice as it has illustrations and some words more prominently presented, which is great to keep new readers engaged.

Lovely book

I love this story, but I was very disappointed to find a lot of the details missing from the original story when it was first published in 1964. If you've already watched the Gene Wilder version of the movie in 1971, you'd understand what elements are missing. The original book and movie, in my opinion are the best, although having said that this book is endearing and funny. I'd advise you to get the original version of the book and watch the 60's version of the movie.

Having seen the Gene Wilder and Johnnie Depp film versions I was interested in reading the book. The book is the first in the Charlie Bucket Series of books. I was great fun with illustrations that really helped the story. It's the perfect book for young and the young of heart. I look forward to reading the next in the series.

My child loves it

Good book