Paddington - at Home (Jigsaw Book) [Hardcover]

Michael Bond (Author)

Book Description

Series: Jigsaw Book

Little ones will love this simple story about Paddington helping around the house, with an easy-assemble 9-piece jigsaw on every spread. One day, a small bear from Darkest Peru arrived at Paddington Station with a suitcase, a jar of marmalade and a label around his neck that read 'Please look after this bear'! Over fifty years ago, Paddington first came to London and since then has become synonymous with the city; beloved by locals and tourists alike for his earnest good intentions and amusing adventures. Now the youngest children can enjoy a day in the life of Paddington in a simplified story with gorgeously nostalgic Film Fair classic animation images and a press-out and play jigsaw to complete on every spread.

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: 12 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens H/B (August 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007304404
• ISBN-13: 978-0007304400
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,418,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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