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Biografisk notat
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. Stephen Fry is one of Britain's national treasures and his television appearances include 'A Bit Of Fry and Laurie', 'Jeeves and Wooster', 'Blackadder', 'QI' and 'Kingdom'. His film roles include 'Peter's Friends' and 'Wilde'; and in the realm of television, the Emmy-award-winning 'The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive'. As a writer, he best known for his novel The Liar as well as his acclaimed autobiography Moab Is My Washpot, and his is the famous voice of the Harry Potter audio books.<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>
The original story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry.
Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and a label reading ‘Please look after this bear’. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown promptly welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington.
The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath – become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.
The original story of the bear from Peru
• Paddington was voted the UK’s best animated character of all time at the British Animation Awards 2012!
• Paddington is a classic children’s book character, instantly recognisable to parents, and loved by adults and children all over the world.
• In this picture book story, the classic tale of Paddington meeting the Brown family has been shortened and beautifully illustrated to appeal to younger children.
• There is an extensive range of Paddington merchandise widely available.
• Paddington helped the Queen celebrate her 80th birthday in 2006, generating much publicity and awareness.
• Paddington Bear celebrates his 50th anniversary in 2008.
Competition: Peppa;Easter;Hungry Caterpillar;Winnie the Pooh;Winnie-the-Pooh;Peter Rabbit;. by;Michael Bond;R. W. Alley;RW;R W;A. A. Milne;Roald Dahl;Beatrix Potter;Judith Kerr;Julia Donaldson;Rachel Bright;Jim Field;Eric Carle