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Michael Bond

  • 5 stars across 141 books
    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.

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    3rd November 2003

    A Bear Called Paddington

    The original story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! "A bear on Paddingt... More

    (15 reviews)
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    17th March 2022

    Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt

    A funny picture book about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Paddington is exci... More

    (15 reviews)
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    22nd February 2018

    Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories

    Three classic Paddington Bear stories, by beloved author Michael Bond, are brought together for the first time in this... More

    (12 reviews)
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    12th November 2020

    The Adventures of Parsley the Lion

    A brand new glorious gift book of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the cr... More

    (12 reviews)
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    1st October 2009

    Paddington and the Christmas Surprise

    A funny, festive miniature hardback picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru. The pe... More

    (11 reviews)
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    29th September 2022

    Paddington’s Christmas Post

    Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy! ... More

    (11 reviews)
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    2nd August 2012

    The Tales of Olga Da Polga

    Olga da Polga has left the pet shop to start a new life with her owners. Her home is now a large and airy hutch and it's... More

    (9 reviews)
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    28th January 2016

    Paddington at the Rainbow's End

    Paddington is introduced to younger readers in this pre-school picture book, starring one of the world's best-loved ch... More

    (9 reviews)
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    5th February 2001

    Paddington at the Palace

    New cover reissue of this funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru. ... More

    (8 reviews)
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    1st October 2007

    Paddington

    The classic story of everyone's favourite bear - Paddington! Join Paddington and the Browns as they start their advent... More

    (6 reviews)
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