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Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Review: The Fishmonger and the Pastry Chef

Lucas loves visiting both Aunt Violette's pâtisserie with its decadent treats and the nearby market filled with all kinds of delicious foods.

When Lucas notices a fishmonger from the market with the same lonely look that Aunt Violette often has, he sets out on a plan to try to bring them together.

The illustrations of the bustling community are so divine and will make your heart sing with a striking colour palette of rich blue, crisp white, and pops of pink, red and purple.

This new release is an absolute visual feast and a heartwarming capture of life in a cosy French seaside village and the observations and kind gestures of a big-hearted boy.

Title: The Fishmonger and the Pastry Chef
Author: Sophie Masson
Illustrator: Cheryl Orsini
Publisher: Little Hare, Hardie Grant Children's Publishing, $24.99
Publication Date: 25 November 2025
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781761211225
For ages: 4 - 8 years
Type: Picture Book