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Paddington: A Treasury for the Very Young

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Paddington: A Treasury for the Very Young by Michael Bond is a delightful collection of charming stories about the beloved bear from Darkest Peru. This book introduces young readers to Paddington's adventures as he navigates life with the Brown family in London. Each story highlights Paddington's endearing mishaps and his knack for finding trouble, all while showcasing themes of friendship, curiosity, and kindness.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this delightful collection if you have a soft spot for the charming adventures of a lovable bear from Peru. The stories are perfect for sharing with the very young and feature detailed illustrations, making it an enchanting introduction to a classic character beloved by generations.

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Paddington: A Treasury for the Very Young

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity, seven best-loved classic picture books are brought together in this lavish volume, truly to be treasured!

Paddington is now a major movie star!

The Sunday Times bestselling collection of stories perfect for children ages 3+

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Paddington: A Treasury for the Very Young offers an enchanting collection of stories featuring the beloved Paddington Bear, who has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity, seven best-loved classic picture books are brought together in this lavish volume, truly to be treasured!

Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same… for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.

This sumptuous treasury brings together seven of the most popular stories:

  • Paddington
  • Paddington at the Zoo
  • Paddington at the Palace
  • Paddington in the Garden
  • Paddington and the Marmalade Maze
  • Paddington the Artist
  • Paddington at the Tower

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Paddington: A Treasury for the Very Young is celebrated as a delightful introduction to the beloved bear, ideal for both children and nostalgic adults. Critics highlight Paddington's significance in British literature, noting his timeless charm and appeal. The book is praised for capturing the adventures of this iconic character in a manner that's appreciated by readers of all ages.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008395742

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by R. W. Alley
  • Illustrated by R. W. Alley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 1210g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

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. R. W. Alley has illustrated many children's books. he lives in Rhode Island, USA, with is wife and two children.

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