Paddington at Work - Hardcover

Bond, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618115773 ISBN 13: 9780618115778

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2001

Synopsis

Here he is once more: a familiar sight by now wearing his floppy, wide-brimmed hat and his duffle coat, leaving in his wake that inevitable trail of marmalade. He has just returned from a visit to Darkest Peru, where he celebrated his Aunt Lucy’s birthday at the Home for Retired Bears, and now that he is back with the Browns, trouble is sure to follow.
He dabbles a bit in the stock market, takes a stab at barbering, and even has a fling at the ballet studio, where at last he becomes something of a success in his own unique fashion. But the promise of international fame doesn’t turn this bear’s head, not for long, at least. Indeed, readers will agree, it’s far better to be simply a bear called Paddington.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Bond purchased the original Paddington bear as a Christmas gift for his wife in 1956. A Bear Called Paddington was published two years later. At the time one reviewer said, “It should be compulsory reading for any child from six to sixty. Paddington is the funniest character in children’s books for many years.” Mr. Bond now lives in London.

Review:

"This irrpressible bear is back inLondon . . . bounding from job to job with his good-natured but limitless capacity for chaos." National Observer

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0618115773
• ISBN 13: 9780618115778
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134
• Illustrator: Fortnum Peggy