Paddington's Day Off

By (author) Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Alley, R.W.
Description:

Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond’s classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure.

Paddington and Mr. Gruber enjoy a day off from their duties as they set out to explore London with Jonathan and Judy. Each turn brings a new discovery, and Paddington’s nose for adventure leads to the greatest surprise of all.

Paddington’s Day Off is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

 

Biographical note:
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. R. W. Alley has illustrated many children''s books. he lives in Rhode Island, USA, with is wife and two children.