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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991
Marcel the Pastry Chef
Written by Marianna Mayer
A hippo's secret pastry skills are discovered by the king.
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32 pages· ~880L
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Bookroo's summary
In the quiet of night, a dishwashing hippo secretly crafts pastries in the palace kitchen. When the king stumbles upon a delectable cream puff, chaos ensues. Will the hippo's culinary talents lead to trouble or triumph?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~880L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.7
- F&P level
- ~U
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1991
- Publisher
- Bantam Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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