A funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.
When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?
Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyoneâs Christmas so special.
Reviews
Praise for the Paddington series:
âIâve always had great respect for Paddington⊠He is a British institution.â Stephen Fry
âPaddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English childrenâs literature.â The Teacher
âMichael Bondâs accident-prone bearâŠhas become one of the most enduring of childrenâs characters.â The Bookseller
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 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to childrenâs 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.
Paddington and the Christmas Surprise - Michael Bond
A funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.
When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?
Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyoneâs Christmas so special.
Reviews
Praise for the Paddington series:
âIâve always had great respect for Paddington⊠He is a British institution.â Stephen Fry
âPaddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English childrenâs literature.â The Teacher
âMichael Bondâs accident-prone bearâŠhas become one of the most enduring of childrenâs characters.â The Bookseller
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 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to childrenâs 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.