A hilarious story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star!

When Paddington and Mr Gruber visit Hampton Court Palace they are joined by a group of tourists who all expect to come back home with them for tea! Luckily, Paddington finds an a-mazing way out of the situation.

Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty-five years.

A funny illustrated book for kids by bestselling author Michael Bond - new issue for 2024 perfect for Paddington Bear fans!

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.

Reviews

'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' Teacher

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

Book Information
ISBN 9780008326036
Author Michael Bond
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint HarperCollins Children's Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 265mm * 259mm * 2mm