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The hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!My legs are a bit short for the pole vault! repeated Paddington hotly. But they've always been that way.Somehow Paddington always manages to find himself in unusual situations. So it is no surprise when he gets into a spot of bother with some shaving cream, causes a London bus to be evacuated, and is mistaken for a famous Peruvian hurdler by a film crew. There's never a dull moment when a certain bear is around!For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

Trade Review

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

Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour:

“…a delight throughout…” Financial Times

Praise for Love From Paddington:

“…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times

“…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express

Paddington Races Ahead A funny illustrated

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 28/02/2013
    ISBN13: 9780007458851, 978-0007458851
    ISBN10: 0007458851

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    The hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!My legs are a bit short for the pole vault! repeated Paddington hotly. But they've always been that way.Somehow Paddington always manages to find himself in unusual situations. So it is no surprise when he gets into a spot of bother with some shaving cream, causes a London bus to be evacuated, and is mistaken for a famous Peruvian hurdler by a film crew. There's never a dull moment when a certain bear is around!For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

    Trade Review

    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

    Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour:

    “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times

    Praise for Love From Paddington:

    “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times

    “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express

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