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R. W. Alley

  • 5 stars across 54 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.

     
    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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    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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    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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    31st October 2019

    Paddington's Post

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

    (6 reviews)
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    25th January 2010

    Paddington the Artist

    READ AND PERFORMED BY JIM BROADBENT. When Mr Gruber shows Paddington an outdoor painting exhibition he is inspired to ... More

    (5 reviews)
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    27th August 2015

    Paddington Goes to Hospital

    "We should never have given Paddington a boomerang for his birthday," said Mrs Brown as she gazed down at the figure l... More

    (5 reviews)
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    31st May 2018

    Paddington at St Paul's

    A funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star! ... More

    (5 reviews)
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