The hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

"Goodness gracious!" cried Mrs Bird. "What on earth's that bear doing now?"

Nothing is ever straightforward where Paddington is concerned. Whether he's going to school, visiting the seaside or attempting to keep fit - one thing always leads to another.

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

The funny adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

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.

Reviews

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

Book Information
ISBN 9780006753773
Author Michael Bond
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint HarperCollins Children's Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 12mm