Paddington - King of the Castle
Author(s): Michael Bond
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Paddington is introduced to younger readers in these attractive picture books, starring one of the world's best-loved characters, Paddington Bear, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary. When Paddington Bear goes to the beach, nothing goes quite according to plan ...especially when, one by one, he is joined by ten hungry seagulls. Will Paddington's lunchtime snack be safe? Pre-schoolers will love counting with everyone's favourite bear, Paddington!
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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 was born in Newbury, Berkshire in 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 1997, he was awarded an OBE for his services to children's literature. R. W. Alley has illustrated many children's books. he lives in Rhode Island, USA, with is wife and two children.
General Fields
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- : HarperCollins Publishers
- : HarperCollins Children's Books
- : 0.168
- : 01 June 2009
- : 228mm X 228mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Michael Bond
- : Paperback
- : R. W. Alley
- : 823.914
- : 32
- : Picture storybooks; Character books
- : chiefly col. Illustrations