The definitive 'biography' of one of the world's best-loved children's book characters.

The creator of the beloved character Paddington Bear tells her roller-coasterstory of success and failure, good times and bad, with warmth, modesty, and ablunt Yorkshire wit.

Grade level: 3, 4, 5, p, e.

A reprint of previously published Paddington Bear stories.

In this world of superheroes, bells-and-whistles gadgetry, and mind blowing techno-magic, isn’t it amazing that the elements of a simple story can still capture the imagination and appeal to the senses? Well, maybe not just any simple story, but a well written one that extols the very best in human nature while at the same time exposing weaknesses and meeting problems head on, with characters who are accessible, relatable, and believable, is sure to find its place in the annals of classic, timeless literature. This is the case with the easy, fluid stories penned by Michael Bond for more than fifty years, featuring the irresistible, furry little stowaway who came to be known as Paddington Bear. This book looks at the history of beloved bear. While it has been researched and based on interviews and other publications, it is not endorsed by Michael Bond or the publishers of The Paddington Bear series.

Sealed with a sticky paw! First class correspondence from the nation's favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!