Paddington Abroad: The funny adventures of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! - Softcover

Bond, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0006753450 ISBN 13: 9780006753452

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 2022

Synopsis

To celebrate Paddington Bear’s 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!

Paddington is in charge of the “EYETINNERY” and, as Mrs Bird mutters darkly, “There’s no knowing where we might end up.” But Paddington is planning some very good holiday ‘doings’ indeed for the Browns. And he even becomes the only bear ever to ride in the famous Tour de France bicycle race!

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

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Review:

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

Synopsis:

The Browns are going abroad, and Paddington considers a holiday in France is not to be taken lightly, So he packs a disguise outfit, his magic set and a map of France printed on a tea towel. Paddington is in charge of the "EYETINNERY" and, as Mrs Bird mutters darkly, "There's no knowing where we might end up." But he's planning some very good holiday 'doings' indeed for the Browns. And Paddington himself becomes the only bear ever to ride in the famous Tour de France bicycle race - and win a prize!

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 2022
• ISBN 10: 0006753450
• ISBN 13: 9780006753452
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Illustrator: Fortnum Peggy