Paddington's Guide to London - Softcover

Bond, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007415915 ISBN 13: 9780007415915

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 2016

Synopsis

A bear's eye view of London as told by the classic, best-loved character from Darkest Peru. Paddington unveils his adopted home as only Paddington can. From the station itself (the start of it all) and on through all the major London destinations (with some surprising detours en route) this is a guide certain to entertain and enlighten the whole family.With plenty of anecdotes and stops for refreshments along the way, Paddington's London will guide visitors and London dwellers alike, young and old, families, couples, friends and solitary explorers to a London that is rich, exciting, fascinating and fun.This paperback book has 128 pages and measures: 21 x 14.8 x 1.4cm.

About this title

Review:

“If your holiday plans include a trip to the capital, a guidebook is a must-have and Paddington’s Guide to London does the job perfectly... As well as packing in all the landmarks, he even manages to track down the marmalade in Fortnum & Mason.” Sunday Express

Praise for Paddington Bear:

'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

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0007415915
• ISBN 13: 9780007415915
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128