Paddington and the Christmas Surprise - Hardcover

Bond, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0008149569 ISBN 13: 9780008149567

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 2015

Synopsis

A funny, festive story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru. Now available in board book format - perfect for little hands! 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

From the Back Cover:

When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas Grotto at their local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the nicest and biggest surprise of all is Paddington's present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?

Join Paddington, your favourite bear from darkest Peru, on another adventure with his friends and family.

R.W. Alley has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Rhode Island, America with his wife and twochildren.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0008149569
• ISBN 13: 9780008149567
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Alley R. W.