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Award-winning author–illustrator Ian Beck spreads joy in Paris with this charming tale of love and delicious baked goods.

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.



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"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

Little Gems – The Bakery of Happiness

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    A Paperback / softback by Ian Beck

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 15/08/2019
      ISBN13: 9781781128787, 978-1781128787
      ISBN10: 1781128782

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Award-winning author–illustrator Ian Beck spreads joy in Paris with this charming tale of love and delicious baked goods.

      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.



      Trade Review

      "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

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