A Bear Called Paddington

The original story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

The original story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

“A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – 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.

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

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

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.

The funny, original story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

The funny, original story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

• One of the most beloved characters in the world famous for kindness, friendship and humour

• Over 45 MILLION Paddington books have been sold worldwide

• Paddington books have been translated into over 30 languages

• Paddington Bear has over 1.2 MILLION followers across social media platforms

• Paddington celebrates his 65th birthday in 2023!

• Author Michael Bond was awarded a CBE in 2015 for his services to children’s literature

• Paddington''s royal connections make him a firm favourite with UK visitors and residents alike

• A third Paddington film is currently in development!

Competition: More About;Races Ahead;Paddington’s;Charlie;Chocolate Factory;Olga da Polga;Winnie;Pooh;Peter Rabbit;The Animals of Farthing Wood;Charlotte’s Web. by;Roald Dahl;Beatrix Potter;A. A. Milne;Dick King-Smith; Enid Blyton;Julia Donaldson;Axel Scheffler;Judith Kerr;Shirley Hughes; E. B. White