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
Review
Product Description
New edition of this funny festive picture book about Paddington, the best-loved bear from darkest Peru.
Paddington Bear knows just what he wants for Christmas and is anxious to make sure Santa Claus knows too. A trip to Santa’s grotto at the department store is his perfect chance to make his wishes known – but not everything goes quite according to plan!
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, the famous bear from Darkest Peru, on his very own festive adventure when he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyone’s Christmas so special.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.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.
