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Michael Bond

Author of over one hundred books, many of them for children, Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire, in 1926, but he grew up in Reading. On leaving school at the age of fourteen, he spent a year in a lawyers’ office before joining the BBC as an engineer. During the war he served with both the RAF and the army, and it was in 1947, while stationed in Cairo, that he wrote his first short story. Its acceptance by London Opinion sowed the seeds of a future career, but before becoming a full-time writer he was to spend many happy and fruitful years as a BBC television cameraman.

One snowy Christmas Eve he was taking refuge in Selfridges when he came across a small toy bear, literally left on the shelf. Bought as a ‘stocking filler’ for his first wife, Brenda, it was to act as the inspiration for ‘A Bear Called Paddington’, first published in 1958.

In 1997 Michael Bond was awarded the OBE for his services to children’s literature.

Featured Books, with extracts by Michael Bond

Books by Michael Bond

Paddington and the Christmas Surprise
Michael Bond
New edition of this funny festive picture book about Paddington, the best-loved bear from darkest Peru.
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009

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A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond
Celebrate Paddington's 50th Anniversary with this exquisite commemorative edition. Unabridged and illustrated in spectacular full-colour throughout, including previously unpublished artwork by the original illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, this beautiful keepsake will enchant established Paddington fans and a new generation of readers...
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2008

Price: £11.24 - Saving 3.75 (25%)

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Paddington Here and Now
Michael Bond, Peggy Fortnum
Paddington -- the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru -- is back in this fantastically funny, long-awaited, brand new illustrated novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/06/2008

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Paddington: My Book of Marmalade
Michael Bond
A delightful collection of Paddington's marmalade musings and sticky delights -- a celebration of 50 years of our favourite bear!
Format: Hardback - Released: 02/06/2008

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Paddington
Michael Bond
A gorgeous little hardback edition of the classic story of the bear from Peru.
Format: Hardback - Released: 03/03/2008

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Monsieur Pamplemousse and the French Solution
Michael Bond

Format: Hardback - Released: 29/10/2007

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Paddington
Michael Bond
The classic story of everyone's favourite bear -- Paddington! Join Paddington and the Browns as they start their adventures at Paddington Station and relive the much-loved story of this adorable bear!
Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2007

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Understanding Social Psychology Across Cultures Living and Working in a Changing World
Peter B. Smith, Michael Harris Bond, Cigdem Kagitcibasi
Featuring chapters on culture-level studies, personality and developmental issues, this third edition illustrates ways in which culture shapes psychological process across a range of social contexts. It examines the strengths and limitations of the key theories, methods and instruments used...
Format: Hardback - Released: 05/01/2006

Price: £83.00

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Paddington Bear All Day
Michael Bond

Format: Hardback - Released: 00/07/1998

Price: £4.68 - Saving 0.83 (15%)

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Paddington Bear Goes to Market
Michael Bond

Format: Hardback - Released: 00/07/1998

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Paddington Bear All Day
Michael Bond

Format: Hardback - Released: 00/07/1998

Price: £4.68 - Saving 0.83 (15%)

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Paddington Bear Goes to Market
Michael Bond

Format: Hardback - Released: 00/07/1998