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
Product Description
The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this re-issued picture book with an eye-catching new cover design
It’s Springtime again and Mr Gruber is taking Paddington down to the canal to join in the the fun at the Spring Carnival. Hoping to win a boat ride for two, the friends enter the Busy Bee Adventure Trail. Paddington soon discovers that he’s very good at spotting things beginning with the letter B, but it seems that he’s not the only one with his eye on the prize…
From the Back Cover
It’s springtime again, and Mr Gruber is taking Paddington down to the canal to join in the fun at the Spring Carnival. Hoping to win a boat ride for two, the friends enter the Busy Bee Adventure Trail. Paddington soon discovers that he’s very good at spotting things beginning the letter B, but it seems that he’s not the only one with his eye on the prize…
Join Paddington, your favourite bear from Darkest Peru, in a brand new adventure with his friend, Mr Gruber.
'Michael Bond' began chronicling the adventures of 'A Bear Called Paddington' in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement and Paddington has since filled the pages of fourteen novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart of all ages. Paddington’s mentor lives in London with his wife, Sue, and a guinea pig named Olga da Polga.
'R.W. Alley' has illustrated many children’s books. He lives in Rhode Island, America with his wife and two children.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.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.
