Paddington and the Christmas Surprise - Softcover

Bond, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007943148 ISBN 13: 9780007943142

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 2014

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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

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 1997 he was awarded the OBE for his services to children’s literature.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0007943148
• ISBN 13: 9780007943142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Alley R. W.