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Biographical note
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. Peggy Fortnum was born in 1919 in Harrow, England, the youngest of six children. She graduated from the Central School of Art in London after the war interrupted her studies at Tunbridge Wells Art School, then worked as an art teacher, painter and textile designer before becoming a full-time book illustrator.<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>
Welcome to the wise and wonderful world of everyone’s favourite bear.
Paddington Bear is a beacon of happiness – well meaning, funny and always kind.
Explore Paddington’s unique and universal take on life in this very special collection of warm words about friendship, family, love, laughter … and everything in between.
Welcome to the wise and wonderful world of everyone’s favourite bear.
The perfect gift for fans of Paddington
The perfect gift for fans of Paddington
• 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
• A third Paddington film is currently in development!
Competition: Paddington;Winnie the Pooh;Peter Rabbit;The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. by;Michael Bond;R. W. Alley;Peggy Fortnum;A. A. Milne;E. H. Shepherd;Beatrix Potter;Charlie Mackesy