Paddington's Finest Hour: A Brand-New Illustrated Adventure for Kids (Ages 8-12) (Paddington, 111)

A brand-new title from Michael Bond chronicling new and exciting adventures of Paddington Bear!

Somehow Paddington always finds himself in extraordinary situations, so it is no surprise when he appears in a popular TV cooking show, finds himself on a stage giving one of his hard stares to a hypnotist, and performing some precarious tricks at Mr. Gruber’s birthday party.

For nearly sixty years, Paddington has enchanted readers around the world with his numerous misadventures and earnest good intentions. From master storyteller Michael Bond, and with interior illustrations by R. W. Alley, this new Paddington adventure will charm and delight readers of all ages.

What sort of trouble will London’s most famous bear find this time?

• Classic Children’s Book Charm: For new readers and lifelong fans, this story from master storyteller Michael Bond captures the timeless warmth and gentle humor that has made Paddington a beloved character for generations.
• Hilarious Misadventures: Whether he’s accidentally becoming the star of a TV cooking show or performing some very wobbly tricks at Mr. Gruber’s birthday party, Paddington’s well-meaning plans always end in delightful chaos.
• A Bear on Stage: Can Paddington’s famous hard stare defeat a tricky hypnotist in front of a live theater audience?
• Beautifully Illustrated: With charming interior illustrations by R. W. Alley on nearly every page, this chapter book is a delight to read and share.

Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.

R. W. Alley has illustrated a number of books featuring Paddington Bear. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, author Zoë B. Alley.