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The Fishmonger and the Pastry Chef

By Sophie Masson
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In a beautiful seaside town full of beautiful places, Lucas loved two best of all. First, was his aunt Violette’s cake shop, with its warm, delicious aromas and beauty all around. Second, was the marketplace, with its hustle and bustle, and the stories told by the... Read More
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In a beautiful seaside town full of beautiful places, Lucas loved two best of all.

First, was his aunt Violette’s cake shop, with its warm, delicious aromas and beauty all around. Second, was the marketplace, with its hustle and bustle, and the stories told by the kind, quiet fishmonger, Cyprien.

But when Lucas senses loneliness in his two favourite people, he whips up a plan to help, a plan that will end in a way even he could never imagine …

The Fishmonger and the Pastry Chef by bestselling creators Sophie Masson and Cheryl Orsini comes as a picture book about food and friendship, missed connections, and the magic of storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761211225

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 November 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Hare

Illustration: Full Colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Cheryl Orsini
  • Illustrated by Cheryl Orsini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 275.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 436g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Born in Indonesia of French parents, who are themselves of mixed ethnicity – Basque, Spanish, Portuguese and French-Canadian as well as French – Sophie Masson AM was brought up in France and Australia and now lives in regional NSW. Sophie is the award-winning author of over 70 books, for children, young adults and adults, many of which have been published internationally. In 2019 she received an AM award in the Order of Australia honours list for her significant service to literature. She lives in regional NSW.

Cheryl Orsini taught herself to draw as a little girl. She grew a little taller, studied Visual Communications at UTS and finally, when she could grow no more, she started illustrating children's books, magazines and decorating a great many peg dolls! Her books include Baby's First Easter, Baby's First Birthday, Baby's First Christmas, Lucy's Book, Unicorn!, The Fairy Dancers and Pom Pom, Where Are You?. Cheryl's work also regularly appears in magazines and exhibitions. Cheryl created the current exterior design and illustrations for Russ the Story Bus.

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