Once upon a time, there was a mole named Max who lived in a mill. One day, while searching for ingredients to make a delicious chocolate treat, he stumbled upon a cacao plantation. Max was fascinated by the process of fermentation and conching that transformed the cacao into rich, velvety chocolate.

However, when Max tried to sample some of the cacao, the plantation owner caught him and threatened to use his machete. Max quickly explained that he was just looking for the perfect ingredient to make chocolate for all his friends.

The plantation owner, who was also a chocolate lover, took pity on Max and allowed him to take as much cacao as he needed, as long as he promised to consume it responsibly. And so, Max returned to his mill and worked tirelessly, perfecting his chocolate-making skills.

Soon, all the animals in the forest were raving about Max's delicious chocolate treats. The moral of the story: even a small mole can do big things with the right ingredients and a little hard work!

Reflections

1. What did Max find in the plantation?
2. How did Max get the cacao to make his chocolate?
3. Why was the plantation owner initially angry with Max?
4. What did Max promise the plantation owner before he was allowed to take the cacao?
5. What was the outcome of Max's hard work in making chocolate?