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

Bond, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0006753671 ISBN 13: 9780006753674

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!

There hasn’t been a single disaster since Paddington came back from Peru. But he soon makes up for lost time. The Stock Exchange, the ballet, the barber’s shop, Mr Curry’s kitchen... nothing is safe when Paddington gets to work.

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 irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design. Paddington has a knack for 'smelling out things', and his sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him into many adventures. Whether it's lending a paw to a famous Russian ballet dancer, or serving baked elastic instead of 'Baked Alaska' this unforgettable bear is as trouble-prone and funny as ever! Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for fifty years.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 2022
• ISBN 10: 0006753671
• ISBN 13: 9780006753674
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Fortnum Peggy