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Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!

Enjoy eight delightful Paddington story books in this special gift edition suitcase.

This collection features the first three iconic novels of Paddington Bear, offering a delightful introduction to the beloved character. Readers will enjoy the whimsical adventures and charming escapades of Paddington as he navigates life in London, providing both nostalgia for longtime fans and an enchanting experience for new readers. The volume captures the essence of friendship, family, and the joys of discovery, making it a must-have for both children and adults alike.

It's Paddington Bear's 40th year in America, and many readers have come to adore the antics of this cuddly creature. A special 416-page edition highlights several stories by Michael Bond with Peggy Fortnum's line drawings that have been watercolored by her step-granddaughter who was not yet born when the books were first published.

Welcome to the wise and wonderful world of everyone's favourite bear.

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity, seven best-loved classic picture books are brought together in this lavish volume, truly to be treasured! Paddington is now a major movie star!

Four fun books about everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, in one little library. Parents and toddlers alike will adore these miniature books, featuring Paddington in a variety of amusingly chaotic situations!

Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a new Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy! This funny interactive picture book explores Paddington's new life in London after travelling all the way from Darkest Peru and meeting Mr and Mrs Brown at Paddington station. Open the six envelopes inside and find out all about his new home, family and friends. These include Paddington's first letter to Aunt Lucy, a half-price voucher for his favourite buns, a very special birthday card - and more!

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Peru, are brought together in this entertaining concept book. Paddington is now a major movie star!

In the fourth book in the Olga da Polga series, Olga is very busy indeed. She takes part in a sponsored walk, goes jogging and still finds time to entertain her friends with her tall tales!

Enjoy six hilarious picture books, all about Paddington the nation s favourite bear, now a major movie star in this special gift edition suitcase with carry-along handle. Paddington Bear is a distinguished small bear of earnest good intentions who gets drawn into mishap and adventure at every turn. Thankfully his great sense of logic and determination manage to get him out of most scrapes, albeit in perhaps some rather unconventional ways. Find out what happens when Paddington gets all the wrong kind of attention at the zoo, how he finds his way out of a maze, and how he helps out around the house with messy results The Paddington books contained in the suitcase are: Paddington and the Marmalade Maze Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow Paddington at the Palace Paddington at the Zoo Paddington Minds the House Paddington the Artist"

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star!

This sumptuous treasury brings together six of the most popular Paddington stories for younger readers: Paddington, Paddington at the Zoo, Paddington at the Palace, Paddington in the Garden, Paddington and the Marmalade Maze; Paddington the Artist. Ages 3+.

A bear's eye view of London as told by the classic, best-loved character from Darkest Peru.

Engage with an interactive toddler board book that features Paddington, the beloved bear turned movie star. Young readers can move sliders to explore the lively atmosphere of a fair, making it a fun and immersive experience. Perfect for introducing children to reading through play, this book combines beloved characters with hands-on activities.

Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same! for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around. This fun-filled treasury brings together four of Paddington hilarious London-based picture book adventures for the first time. Paddington at the Zoo, Paddington at the Palace, Paddington and the Marmalade Maze, Paddngton and the Grand Tour.

Celebrate Paddington's 60th Anniversary with this exquisite volume, bringing together all fifteen of the classic novels about the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru.

To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!

Paddington Bear had just traveled all the way from Peru when the Brown family first met him at Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . . for ordinary things become extraordinary when Paddington is involved. This beautiful boxed set includes brand-new paperback editions of the first three classic novels chronicling Paddington's heartwarming adventures: A Bear Called Paddington, More about Paddington, and Paddington Helps Out. With the original text by Michael Bond and black-and-white illustrations by Peggy Fortnum, this boxed set is perfect Paddington fans old and new.

Paddington, the first-ever live action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series by Michael Bond lights up theaters Christmas Day 2014.Ever since Paddington entered the Brown’s home, everything from having tea to taking the London Underground has been an incredible adventure. But when Paddington meets Millicent, an evil taxidermist, the whole family takes off on their biggest adventure yet! With full-color images from the movie, Paddington’s Adventures is a Level One I Can Read book.

Join Paddington as he embraces the Halloween spirit in this delightful seasonal adventure. With his charming antics and lovable personality, the beloved bear brings joy and excitement to the spooky festivities. Perfect for fans of all ages, this story captures the magic of Halloween through Paddington's unique perspective, making it a must-read for celebrating the season.

Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a visit to Hampton Court. schovat popis

When Paddington hears that he his going to visit the zoo, he takes enough marmalade sandwiches with him to last all day. However, he is none too pleased when he realises how popular they are with the zoo's inhabitants!

It's Mr Gruber's birthday party and Paddington is providing the entertainment. 4 yrs.

Three classic Paddington Bear stories, by beloved author Michael Bond, are brought together for the first time in this special collection for World Book Day 2018. Nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved. Whether he is attempting detective work, helping to sail a boat or performing magic, ordinary things have a habit of becoming quite extraordinary! Laugh out loud with everyone's favourite bear from Darkest Peru!

Only a bear like Paddington could find himself taking a driving test by mistake, becoming a model at an art school, or being sawed in half at a magic show. No matter what adventures await, Paddington always comes through with flying colors. First published in 1979, Paddington Takes the Test is the seventh novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

Paddington has a knack for smelling out things, and his sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him to many adventures. Whether it's lending a paw to a famous Russian ballet dancer, or serving baked elastic instead of Baked Alaska, this unforgettable bear is as funny as ever.

That bear is back again, and in this new edition of Paddington Helps Out, his attraction for near disaster is as magnetic as ever. Who but Paddington would set out to cook dumplings only to find himself chased from the kitchen by something so nasty only his resourceful friend Mr. Gruber can rescue him? And who else could get away with sawing his neighbor's kitchen table in two or flooding the launderette? These and other riotous adventures all find their way into Paddington's scrapbook and make for another delightful book starring this beloved bear from Darkest Peru.

In the third book in the Olga da Polga series, there are some new arrivals in the Sawdust family and guinea-pig Olga is keen to find out who the mysterious creatures upstairs are!

A book of love and friendship - the perfect gift for Paddington Bear fans!

For six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. Paddington is now a major movie star!

Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same ... for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.

"Paddington bake a cake! Not in my kitchen," declares Mrs Bird firmly. She has suffered from Paddington's efforts in that line before. But she relents enough to let him use the field kitchen outside. After all, it isn't every bear who wins a Blue Peter competition, and the chance to visit the BBC TV studios to meet the Blue Peter team. Paddington certainly bakes a surprise prize cake, and from that date becomes an even more fervent Blue Peter fan. The presenters become quite fond of Paddington too and he is even allowed to take care of one of the Blue Peter pets when they go on their summer expedition. When Paddington, everyone's favourite bear, and Blue Peter, everyone's favourite television programme, get together, the result is bound to be hilarious, so much so that the television studios have never been quite the same since!

There'll always be an England, but the old place has never been quite the same since the Brown children came across a small lost bear in London's Paddington Station. Whether tinkering with the neighbor's lawn mower or experimenting in the kitchen, Paddington has a knack for finding trouble.In this new edition of Paddington at Large, the well-meaning bear with a talent for trouble continues to fill the lives of the Brown family with unexpected adventures that will delight the multitude of Paddington fans.

To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!

Book Set contains a softcover book, read-along CD and a plush character.

'From the very beginning there was not the slightest doubt that Olga da Polga was the sort of guinea-pig who would go places.' Michael Bond's guinea-pig has been charming readers for over 40 years. Catherine Rayner illustrates this stunning small format gift edition of Olga da Polga with glorious full colour watercolours and silkscreen images.

Paddington returns for another fun-filled instalment of marmalade and mishaps in a star-studded new movie! Join the irresistible Brown family and their adopted bear, plus a whole new cast of heroes and villains. Bigger and better than ever, the story of the new Paddington movie is both hilarious and heart-warming. Guaranteed to capture the hearts of fans, old and new!

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star!

Sealed with a sticky paw! First class correspondence from the nation's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star! To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!

The physical world is complex, yet we navigate it with surprising ease. We can traverse unfamiliar streets, take shortcuts, and recall places visited long ago. In this exploration, Michael Bond delves into how our brains create cognitive maps that help us stay oriented, even in unknown environments. He examines our relationship with places and how our spatial understanding influences our psychology and behavior. The ability to navigate vast distances was vital for early humans, giving Homo sapiens an evolutionary edge. Children naturally explore and develop spatial awareness as they play. However, many of us today underutilize the navigational skills inherited from our ancestors, often unaware of what we might be losing. Bond investigates why some individuals excel at navigation while others struggle, addressing the contentious topic of sex differences in this ability. He also explores the profound psychological impact of being lost, revealing why it can be such a distressing experience. For fans of writers like Robert Macfarlane and Oliver Sacks, this exploration offers insights that can transform our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.

From the creator of Paddington Bear comes a tale of dastardly villains and unlikely tiny heroes... The Perk family live in a doll's house in a castle.

A funny picture book about Paddington, the world's favourite bear - now a major movie star!

In the fifth book in the Olga da Polga series, Olga decides to do a spot of decorating, but things don't go according to plan . . .

The first in a series of tales about a much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. She begins entertaining all the other animals in the garden with her outrageous stories from the minute she arrives at her new home - but she still has time to get up to all kinds of mischief.

It has been several years now since a certain remarkable young bear was discovered behind some mailbags on the platform of Paddington Station. Since then he has become one of the most famous characters in children's literature and the personal favourite of many thousands of young readers. This new series of picture books is designed to introduce Paddington to a whole new audience of even younger readers. The full colour pictures on every page will delight the very young, and the simple text has been specially written for those who are just learning to read. Paddington Bear, the first book of the series, tells the story of Paddington's arrival (from darkest Peru) and discovery by the Brown family. The other titles in the series, such as Paddington Goes Shopping, present a whole host of new adventures.

Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum. What other bear but Paddington could find himself sent home on his first day of school? Or questioned as a prime witness in court? Or taking a crash course in water-skiing? Trust Paddington to follow his nose for adventure, with a suitcase full of marmalade sandwiches in tow! First published in 1970, Paddington Takes the Air is the ninth classic novel about Michael Bond’s beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.

When Paddington returns from his trip to Peru, he doesn’t waste any time getting back to business. The Stock Exchange, the ballet, the barber’s shop, Mr. Curry’s kitchen...nothing is safe when Paddington gets to work. First published in 1966, Paddington at Work is the seventh novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddington Bear with this hilarious brand new classic picture book. Paddington is now a major movie star! For six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. When Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a special outing to St Paul's Cathedral, there is one surprise after another. But the biggest of all comes when Paddington is mistaken for a choir bear and suddenly finds himself joining the choir for a most unusual rehearsal!

To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!

With his suitcase packed full of marmalade sandwiches and Mrs. Bird's umbrella (in case it rains), Paddington sets out for a day of sightseeing with his friend, Mr. Gruber. How could he know that the tourists will think he's their tour guide? And how is he to guess that they will follow him everywhere?

New cover reissue of this funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.

Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for fifty years.The Browns are going abroad and a certain bear is planning the trip. But, as Mrs Brown worries, with Paddington in charge, "There's no knowing where we might end up!""I've always had great respect for Paddington ... He is a British institution." - Stephen Fry

A hilarious story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star!

A glorious full-colour edition of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, and contemporary genius and internet drawing sensation Rob Biddulph!

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 everyone's Christmas so special.

This omnibus edition includes four complete stories: Here Comes Thursday; Thursday Rides Again; Thursday Ahoy!; Thursday in Paris. Thursday is the name of a mouse who literally descends on a large family of mice, the Cupboardosities, who live in an organ loft cupboard. His arrival is highly unusual -- he floats in by balloon -- but this is not the only unusual thing about him: he has escaped from a home for Waifs and Strays (mice, of course). The family decides to adopt Thursday and this leads to a series of thrilling adventures. This charming collection of stories about Thursday mouse is published here for the first time in one volume.

When Mr Gruber shows Paddington an outdoor painting exhibition he is inspired to take up a new hobby... schovat popis

Bringing together three favourite novels about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru, in one bumper paperback volume.

A funny story about the irresistible, classic bear from Darkest Peru - soon to be a major movie star!

A hilarious picture book featuring Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, as he takes part in a local family sports event with rather sticky results!

Featuring the beloved character Paddington Bear, this pre-school picture book is designed to engage young readers. With a fresh cover branding, it introduces Paddington's charming adventures, appealing to both children and parents. As a major movie star, Paddington's timeless appeal is highlighted, making it a delightful addition to any child's library.

We should never have given Paddington a boomerang for his birthday, said Mrs Brown as she gazed down at the figure lying on the lawn. I knew no good would come of it.Paddington let out a groan ...

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.

A funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - soon to be a major movie star! Paddington has never been to a carnival before, so Mr Gruber takes him down to the canal to join in the fun. Hoping to win a boat ride for two, the friends enter the Busy Bee Adventure Trail. Paddington soon discovers that he's very good at spotting things beginning with the letter B, but it seems that he's not the only one with his eye on the prize...

A funny, festive story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru. Now available in board book format - perfect for little hands!

Thursday the Mouse fell from a balloon having just escaped from the Home for Waif-Mice and Stray-Mice. The Pecks adopt him into their family of church mice and they name him Thursday because the day he arrived was a Thursday to remember.

The popular and friendly bear from Peru, Paddington Brown helps children learn their numbers from one to twenty

The story follows Paddington Bear as he embarks on a beach outing that quickly spirals into chaos. His peaceful day is disrupted by a group of hungry and crafty seagulls that threaten his lunchtime snack. The playful interaction between Paddington and the seagulls adds humor and tension to the adventure, highlighting themes of unexpected challenges and the importance of perseverance. Will Paddington manage to protect his meal amidst the feathered mischief?

From the acclaimed science writer and author of Wayfinding, a journey into the world of superfans and an exploration of the human psychology of fandom – in all of its strange, sometimes dark, complicated forms.

Paddington’s Magical Christmas is a book about Paddington the bear who hears his friend Mrs Bird singing a song not long before Christmas day. It seemed her true love had sent her a partridge in a pear tree. Over the next few days the mystery deepened as Mrs Bird sang different quotes from the song On the Seven Days of Christmas. Paddington didn’t understand the celebration of Christmas so didn’t understand what Mrs Bird was singing about. So Paddington went to his friend Mr Gruber who explained the celebration of Christmas to Paddington. This book could be used for the EYFS stage as explaining the topic of Christmas to the pupils. The book highlights the key features of Christmas e.g. giving presents, decorating, carol singing etc. The book is highly illustrated and made appealing for young pupils. It could also be used in year 1 to introduce the religious celebration of Christmas to non-Christian pupils during a R.E lesson to allow them to understand the concept of Christmas.

This is a sliding picture book featuring Paddington Bear. Read about Paddington's adventures with the Brown family and watch as the illustrations change at the pull of a tab.