Pepper and Me
"How could you not immediately adore and trust this voice?"
--Bruce Handy, The New York Times Book Review
"Pepper & Me is a simple story, but is also a secret door to what days and weeks feel like when you are small. Beatrice Alemagna has the key, and we're so lucky that she does."
--Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medalist for This is Not My Hat
From three-time NYT Best Illustrated creator of On a Magical Do-Nothing Daycomes a stunning picture book about a little girl, the scab on her knee, and the healing they do together.
In this utterly enchanting and unexpected tale from international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna, a childhood mishap is the occasion for growth and self-reflection. When a little girl falls on the street, scraping her knee, her father tells her not to worry, that "a beautiful scab will form." But she does worry! The scab is not beautiful and it's keeping her from bending her knee! When will it ever go away? By the time the scab—who she has named Pepper—falls off, something astonishing has happened: the girl has come to feel affection for the scab and has a hard time letting go. With an unerring understanding of a child’s emotional life and a dash of absurdist wit, this picture book will stand with classics from creators like Tomi Ungerer and William Steig, who explore the weird, funny essence of childhood.
Within Canada
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Flat rate shipping of $15 on all orders
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Orders are shipped via Canada Post, Purolator, or UPS using expedited parcel service
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All shipments include tracking and are insured up to $100
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You’ll receive tracking details via email once your order ships
Local Pickup:
Free local pickup is available at our storefront:
92 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario
United States Orders
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Flat rate shipping of $15 on all orders
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US orders are shipped via Purolator using the DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) method. This means that import duties, taxes, and customs fees are not included at checkout and may be collected by US Customs before delivery.
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At this time, I do not offer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), so any additional charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
International Orders
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Shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location
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Estimated delivery: 10–14 business days, depending on destination
Additional Information
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We use eco-conscious packaging and aim to reduce waste wherever possible
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Customs, duties, and taxes are the responsibility of the customer
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Aprikose is not liable for delays, damage, or loss caused by shipping carriers
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Some oversized or irregularly shaped items may incur additional shipping charges—if applicable, we’ll contact you after checkout
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
At Aprikose, your satisfaction means everything to us. If you're not completely happy with your purchase, we accept returns within 14 days of delivery for store credit or exchange only.
Please note: we do not offer refunds.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a return, items must be:
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Unused, unwashed, and in original condition
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In the original packaging, with tags attached
NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS
The following items are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged:
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Undergarments, including socks and underwear
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Magazines
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Items marked Final Sale
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All discounted or sale items
HOLIDAY & SEASONAL ITEMS
Items sold as part of our seasonal or holiday collections marked FINAL SALE are not eligible for return or exchange.
STORE CREDIT
Shop credit can be used both in-store and online.
To redeem your credit for an online purchase, please contact hello@shopaprikose.com as well as visit our Returns Center.
HOW TO START A RETURN
To request a return for store credit or an exchange, please visit our Returns Center.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
Once we receive and inspect your return, you’ll receive an email notification regarding the status. If approved, store credit will be issued or your exchange will be processed. Approval is at the sole discretion of Aprikose.
SHIPPING COSTS
Customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping.
Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
DAMAGED OR LOST ITEMS
We pack every order with care and attention to detail. However, once your package leaves our facility, Aprikose is not responsible for lost or damaged items in transit.
If your order arrives damaged or is lost, we recommend contacting the shipping carrier (e.g., UPS or Canada Post) directly to file a claim.