A Bear Called Paddington

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By Michael Bond

Series: Paddington

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A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond is a delightful children's book about a kind-hearted, marmalade-loving bear from Peru. Paddington is discovered at Paddington Station by the Brown family, who take him into their home. His adventures often lead to humorous situations as he learns about life in England, charming everyone he meets with his sincerity and good intentions.
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You might enjoy this charming tale if you're fond of heart-warming stories about friendship and adventure. It follows the endearing journey of a little bear from Peru who finds himself in London, bringing joy and gentle humour as he navigates human life with curiosity and innocence. Perfect for children and nostalgic adults alike, it'll captivate your imagination with its whimsical adventures.

A Bear Called Paddington

Celebrate Paddington’s 65th Anniversary with this exquisite gift edition of the original classic story, unabridged and illustrated in glorious full-colour throughout. Paddington is now a major movie star.

65th Anniversary gift edition of the original funny classic novel for children, with colour illustrations throughout

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Celebrate Paddington’s 65th Anniversary with this exquisite gift edition of the original classic story, unabridged and illustrated in glorious full colour throughout. Paddington is now a major movie star.

“A bear? On Paddington station?” Mrs Brown looked at her husband in amazement. “Don’t be silly, Henry. There can’t be!”

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 involved.

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A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond is celebrated for its charming and enduring character, praised by Stephen Fry as a British institution. It is recognised alongside Winnie-the-Pooh as a staple in English children's literature, with Paddington's adventures considered timeless by the literary community.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008589035

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Anniversary edition

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Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Bond Series: Paddington Young Adult

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. Peggy Fortnum was born in 1919 in Harrow, England, the youngest of six children. She graduated from the Central School of Art in London after the war interrupted her studies at Tunbridge Wells Art School, then worked as an art teacher, painter and textile designer before becoming a full-time book illustrator.