Mr Lepron''s Mystery Soup

Life is not about chasing fame and fortune but spending time with those we love.

Mr Lepron, a grey hare, lives in the forest and has a toasty warm home and many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Oh, and he adores vegetables and making soup. Mr Lepron also enjoys napping and he always dreams of being a famous chef, cooking his magnificent soup. After his vivid, fantastical dreams, Mr Lepron's soup tastes out-of-this-world irresistible. So irresistible, that Mr Lepron becomes famous. So irresistible, that Mr Lepron opens a soup factory that starts working around the clock. But as his dreams turn to nightmares about the factory, Mr Lepron's soup loses its magical flavour, and he realizes that what matters most in the world is not fame and riches, but time spent with his beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing, laughing, napping and, sometimes, cooking his soup ... with love.

About the author

Giovanna Zoboli is the author of over 30 picture books, including Mr Lepron's Mystery Soup and Professional Crocodile, both illustrated by Mariachiara Di Giorgio; and The Big Book of Slumber, illustrated by Simona Mulazzani. Giovanna is also the co-founder of an Italian children's publishing company where she is currently editor and art director. She lives in Milan, Italy.

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A clever, compassionate, and elegantly wrought reminder to do what makes you happy. Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Product details

• Authors: Giovanna Zoboli, Zoboli Giovanna
• Assisted by: Mariachiara Di Giorgio (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781529519389
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-1938-9
• No. of pages: 48
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Cooking & Food, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Rabbits, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cooking and food, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rural and farm life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rodents and rabbits