Paddington and the Christmas Surprise (Paperback)

Michael Bond (author), R. W. Alley (illustrator)

£6.99

Paperback 32 Pages / Published: 01/10/2008

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Synopsis Authors

A funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.

When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?

Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyone's Christmas so special.

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007257737
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 220 g
Dimensions: 265 x 259 x 4 mm
Edition: New edition

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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

Michael Bond

Sometime BBC cameraman Michael Bond was inspired by a last-remaining puppet bear on Selfridges shelf and memories of wartime evacuees to create possibly the most beloved character in children’s literature. Paddington debuted in 1958’s A Bear Called Paddington, returning in a number of stories that Bond continued to craft until his passing in 2017. A BBC animated series elevated Bond’s concept to almost cult-like status. Aside from Paddington, Bond also created two other series: Olga da Polga (kicking off with 1973’s The Tales Olga da Polga) and Monsieur Pamplemousse, a culinary mystery series for adults.

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