- Michael Bond, Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

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By Michael Bond, Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
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The hilarious adventures of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

As Paddington says himself, “Things happen to me – I’m that sort of bear.” And, with his attempts at home decorating, detective work and photography, the Brown family soon find that Paddington causes his own particular brand of chaos.

For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

Author: Michael Bond
Format: Hardback
Ageband: from 7
Release Date: 07 Nov 2024
Pages: 144
ISBN: 978-0-00-874956-9
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Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time.

Praise for the Paddington series: -

'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry -

'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher -

'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller -

Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: -

“…a delight throughout…” Financial Times -

Praise for Love From Paddington: -

“…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times -

“…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express -