Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about French chef Jacques Pépin, who taught countless fans how to cook french meals—and carve lemons into the shape of pigs. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Jacques Pépin—the beloved French chef, artist, and close friend of Julia Child—is an inspiring read-aloud for young foodies and their parents.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Harry Belafonte
 • Tony Bennett
 • Iris Apfel
 • Oprah Winfrey
 • Julia Child
CANDICE RANSOM only ever wanted to be a children's book writer. She is the author of over 125 books for kids and young adults, including Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten and Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday, and teaches in the children's literature program at Hollins University. Candice lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and her cats, Faulkner and Edison. Visit her at www.candiceransom.com. View titles by Candice Ransom
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Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about French chef Jacques Pépin, who taught countless fans how to cook french meals—and carve lemons into the shape of pigs. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!

This Little Golden Book about Jacques Pépin—the beloved French chef, artist, and close friend of Julia Child—is an inspiring read-aloud for young foodies and their parents.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Harry Belafonte
 • Tony Bennett
 • Iris Apfel
 • Oprah Winfrey
 • Julia Child

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CANDICE RANSOM only ever wanted to be a children's book writer. She is the author of over 125 books for kids and young adults, including Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten and Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday, and teaches in the children's literature program at Hollins University. Candice lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and her cats, Faulkner and Edison. Visit her at www.candiceransom.com. View titles by Candice Ransom

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