Michael Bond

  • 5 stars across 154 books
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.

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17th March 2022

Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt

A funny picture book about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Paddington is exci... MorePaddington’s Easter Egg Hunt

(20 reviews) Review
3rd November 2003

A Bear Called Paddington

The original story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! “A bear on Paddington Sta... MoreA Bear Called Paddington

(19 reviews) Review
1st August 2009

Paddington at the Palace

When Mr Gruber takes Paddington to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard, there are so many people in t... MorePaddington at the Palace

(16 reviews) Review
8th October 2015

Paddington and the Christmas Surprise

A funny, festive story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru. Now available in board book form... MorePaddington and the Christmas Surprise

(13 reviews) Review
22nd February 2018

Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories

Three classic Paddington Bear stories, by beloved author Michael Bond, are brought together for the first time in this s... MorePaddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories

(12 reviews) Review
12th November 2020

The Adventures of Parsley the Lion

A brand new glorious gift book of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the cr... MoreThe Adventures of Parsley the Lion

(12 reviews) Review
29th September 2022

Paddington’s Christmas Post

Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy! ... MorePaddington’s Christmas Post

(12 reviews) Review
2nd August 2012

The Tales of Olga Da Polga

Olga da Polga has left the pet shop to start a new life with her owners. Her home is now a large and airy hutch and it's... MoreThe Tales of Olga Da Polga

(9 reviews) Review
28th January 2016

Paddington at the Rainbow's End

Paddington is introduced to younger readers in this pre-school picture book, starring one of the world's best-loved ch... MorePaddington at the Rainbow's End

(9 reviews) Review
1st October 2007

Paddington

The classic story of everyone's favourite bear - Paddington! Join Paddington and the Browns as they start their advent... MorePaddington

(7 reviews) Review
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