It's often the people that we care about who influence us the most.  In this story, a person that Jeffrey and Jesse care about is under the weather.  The brothers decide to make their friend a special gift to help him feel better.  While making the special gift, they discover and share a creation that is rich, delightful, and full of wonder. Recipe For Chocolate Soup also helps kids to understand that it is never too young to become who they wish to be.