- Michael Bond, Illustrated by R. W. Alley

Paddington’s Christmas Post

By Michael Bond, Illustrated by R. W. Alley

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

This funny interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to help the Brown family get ready for a very special Christmas. Open the five envelopes inside and find an Advent calendar, Paddington’s home-made Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, a bear-shaped Christmas tree decoration . . . and more!

Paddington is looking forward to Christmas, and from making cards to writing to Santa there is certainly a lot to keep him busy!

Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty-five years.

Author: Michael Bond
Format: Hardback
Ageband: from 3
Release Date: 29 Sep 2022
Pages: 48
ISBN: 978-0-00-841326-2
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.

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 -