Paddington and the Disappearing Sandwich

Paddington is introduced to younger readers in these attractive picture books, starring one of the world's best-loved characters, Paddington Bear, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary. When Paddington Bear goes to town looking for different shapes, he soon discovers that some are much longer-lasting than others! especially if they happen to be very tasty! Pre-schoolers will love identifying shapes with everyone's favourite bear, Paddington!

General Information

ISBN : 9780007202003
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint : HarperCollins Children's Books
Weight (g) : 0.171
Publication date : 31 May 2009
Produced in : United Kingdom
Product Type : books

Other Specifications

Author : Michael Bond
Bind : Paperback
Illustrator : R. W. Alley
Dewey classification : 823.914
Pages : 32
BIC subject : Picture storybooks; Character books
Illustrations : chiefly col. Illustrations

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Reviews

Praise for the Paddington series: 'I've always had great respect for Paddington! He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear!has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller

Author description

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 1997 he was awarded the OBE for his services to children's literature.