Paddington, King of the Castle - Softcover

Michael Bond

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007202016 ISBN 13: 9780007202010

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books, 2009

Synopsis

A fabulous introduction to early learning concepts, starring one of the world's best-loved characters, Paddington Bear, who is currently celebrating his 50th anniversary.When Paddington Bear goes to the beach, nothing goes quite according to plan ... especially when, one by one, he is joined by ten hungry seagulls. Will Paddington's lunchtime snack be safe? Pre-schoolers will love counting with everyone's favourite bear, Paddington! Ages:1-3

About this title

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.

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

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0007202016
• ISBN 13: 9780007202010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: R.W. Alley