Description
Paul du Pain's bakery is a very special place. Each day, Paul bakes the bread while Marie serves customers in the shop. Everyone who walks in the door walks back out feeling happier than before. But when Marie goes away, Paul's days become sad and grey. Without her, the bakery's magic is gone. Will Paul ever be able to win her back?A charming, heartfelt and timeless tale from an award-winning author-illustrator.
Award-winning author-illustrator Ian Beck spreads joy in Paris with this charming tale of love and delicious baked goods.
About the Author
Ian Beck studied illustration at Brighton College of Art, where his teachers included Raymond Briggs. Although he is a much-loved children's book author and illustrator, one of his most famous pictures is the cover of Sir Elton John's iconic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album! Ian lives in Twickenham and writes and draws in a garden shed with his dog Gracie beside him.
Reviews
"An authentic modern day fairy tale ... beautifully produced and fabulously illustrated ... This really is a book that deserves its 'Little Gem' label" -- The Letterpress Project
"A heart-warming (and tummy tempting) story set in a bakery in the beautiful streets of Paris. It's a sweet story of love and friendship that will surprise and delight all who read it, evoking the feel of a classic romance and the smells of wonderful baking!" -- The Book Activist, Blog
Book Information
ISBN 9781781128787
Author Ian Beck
Format Paperback
Page Count 88
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Series Little Gems
Weight(grams) 110g
Dimensions(mm) 168mm * 126mm * 8mm