Name: Paddington
Price: 367.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Michael Bond
ISBN: 9780062317193

Type

Physical Book

Author

Michael Bond

Illustrated by

R. W. Alley

Publisher

Harpercollins

Year

2014

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

26.9 x 26.4 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.45 kg.

ISBN13

9780062317193

Synopsis "Paddington "

This classic and beloved Paddington picture book belongs on every bear-loving kid's shelf! Makes a great gift.Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read, "Please look after this bear. Thank you," he crossed the ocean heading for England. When he arrived at London's busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to welcome a lost bear into their family--and their lives would never be the same.Paddington Bear has charmed readers around the world with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This newly repackaged edition of the classic picture book, with illustrations by R. W. Alley, is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear for young readers.

Michael Bond

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Michael Bond (1935-2017) was a British author best known for his children's series Paddington Bear. Born in London, Bond began his writing career after working at the BBC. His first book about Paddington, titled A Bear Called Paddington (1958), introduced the iconic Peruvian bear who lives with the Brown family in London, and quickly became a classic of children's literature. Throughout his career, Bond wrote over 20 books about this character, which have been translated into several languages.

Among his other notable works are Paddington at the Zoo (1959) and Paddington's Adventures (2008). Bond's books, characterized by their tender style and humorous tone, have been adapted into movies and television series.

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