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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.
<p>Praise for the Paddington series:</p>
<p>'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry</p>
<p>'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher</p>
<p>'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller</p>
A hilarious story Paddington, the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru – now a major movie star!
Paddington is in high competitive spirits when he accompanies the Brown family to a local sports day. But whether he’s putting the shot, helping Jonathan and Judy get ready for the three-legged race, or taking part in a relay, nothing goes quite as planned.
Will a gold medal ever be within Paddington’s reach?
A funny illustrated picture book for children - perfect for sports-crazy Paddington fans!
One of the most beloved characters in the world famous for kindness, friendship and humour
Over 45 MILLION Paddington books have been sold worldwide
Paddington books have been translated into over 30 languages
Paddington Bear has over 1.2 MILLION followers across social media platforms
Paddington celebrates his 65th birthday in 2023!
Author Michael Bond was awarded a CBE in 2015 for his services to children’s literature
Paddington's royal connections make him a firm favourite with UK visitors and residents alike
Paddington Bear’s unexpected tea with Queen Elizabeth II during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations last year won the Memorable Moment gong at the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards.
A third Paddington film is currently in development!
Competition: Peppa;Easter;Egg Hunt;Hungry Caterpillar;Winnie;Pooh;Peter Rabbit;Christmas;Post;Tower;Grand Tour. by;Michael Bond;R. W. Alley;RW;R W;A. A. Milne;Roald Dahl;Beatrix Potter;Judith Kerr;Julia Donaldson;Rachel Bright;Jim Field;Eric Carle
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
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.