Paul du Pain's bakery is a very special place. Each day, Paul bakes the bread while Marie serves customers in the shop. 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.
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.
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.