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A Bear Called Paddington

(Author) Michael Bond
Format: Hardcover
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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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Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780008589035
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
Oct. 12, 2023

Michael Bond

Michael Bond was a British author best known for creating the beloved character Paddington Bear. Bond's literary style was characterized by his ability to blend humor, warmth, and whimsy in his stories. His most notable works include the Paddington Bear series, which follows the adventures of a polite and well-meaning bear from Peru who finds himself in various mishaps in London.

Bond's contributions to literature include bringing to life a character that has captured the hearts of readers of all ages around the world. His stories have had a lasting impact on the children's literature genre, inspiring generations of readers with Paddington's charm and kindness.

One of Bond's most famous works is "A Bear Called Paddington," the first book in the Paddington Bear series, which was published in 1958. The book has since been adapted into various forms of media, including television shows and films, cementing Paddington Bear as a timeless and iconic character in children's literature. Bond's legacy continues to live on through the enduring popularity of Paddington Bear and his endearing adventures.

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