Marcel the Pastry Chef
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991

Marcel the Pastry Chef

By Marianna Mayer

A hippo's secret pastry skills are discovered by the king.

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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?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about bakingBooks about hippos and rhinos
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Published
April 1, 1991
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553051926

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