A Bear Called Paddington. by Michael Bond [Deluxe Edition] [Hardcover]

Michael Bond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2010 | Series: Paddington

Celebrate Paddington's 50th Anniversary with this exquisite commemorative edition. Unabridged and illustrated in spectacular full-colour throughout, including previously unpublished artwork by the original illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, this beautiful keepsake will enchant established Paddington fans and a new generation of readers alike. "A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown 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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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

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 1997 he was awarded the OBE for his services to children's literature.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 142 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books; 50th anniversary deluxe gift ed edition (July 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007261969
• ISBN-13: 978-0007261963
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,147,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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