Michael Bond

A fascinating investigation of our ability to navigate: from the earliest humans, to cutting-edge spatial neuroscience, and the increasing loss, in today's world, of our ability to find our way.

The Art and Science of How We Find and Lose Our Way

Wayfinding

Paddington and the tutti frutti rainbow

A brand-new novel from Michael Bond, celebrating Paddington's many adventures! Told through Paddington's letters to his aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales. Filled with Paddington's signature charm and with black-and-white illustrations throughout, this paper-over-board keepsake is a celebration of this beloved character.

Love from Paddington

In this revised edition of Paddington on Top, our favorite bear finds himself caught up in seven fresh and lively adventures, taking him from school to water skis and beyond. Paddington's trademark innocence and determination are sure to delight readers of all ages and prove again and again that this is one bear who's bound to come out on top.

Paddington on Top

My Scrapbook

Paddington Bear

Containing A Bear Called Paddington and More about Paddington

The Adventures of Paddington

There is nothing that Paddington Bear loves better than living with the Browns...except maybe marmalade! But now Mr. and Mrs. Brown have given him something else to love at number thirty-two Windsor Gardens -- his very own garden. Paddington sets to work in an attempt to create the most interesting garden he can. In typical Paddington style, hapless mischief leads to blind luck, and his garden turns out to be a most unique site indeed! Paddington Bear has charmed readers for more than forty years. Now another generation of fans can Join the beloved bear from Darkest Peru on a variety of adventures written by Michael Bond and illustrated by artist R. W. Alley

Paddington Bear in the Garden

Le Guide, France's premier gastronomic guide, is failing to whet the appetite of its audience in America. Bribed by the Director with offers of some time off, Monsieur Pamplemousse agrees to flex his literary muscles in a bid to address the problem by writing a play.The result is the ex-detective's directorial debut, complete with walk-on part for faithful bloodhound Pommes Frites. Everything rests on their special guest, Jay Corby, the acclaimed American food-critic, whose good opinion could change their transatlantic fortunes. But disaster strikes on opening night when a manoeuvre with a trapdoor causes Corby to storm out in a rage.Monsieur Pamplemousse must find him before he ruins everything for Le Guide. Once again he can rely on star sniffer dog Pommes Frites, who is hot on the trail of their only lead: a flimsy undergarment belonging to an exotic dancer they came across in a state of undress before the start of the show.

The Francophile's must-read crime caper

Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Carbon Footprint

A new edition of the third book in Michael Bond's classic series about the unstoppable and much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. From the author of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond's little guinea-pig with a big imagination has been charming readers for over 50 years. There are new arrivals in the Sawdust family and Olga is very keen to meet them. Who are the mysterious creatures living in a palace upstairs in the bedroom? It isn't long before Olga finds out - and the lucky newcomers are just in time to hear her very first poetry recital!

Olga Carries On

A new edition of the second book in Michael Bond's classic series about the unstoppable and much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. From the author of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond's little guinea-pig with a big imagination has been charming readers for over 50 years. Olga's family decide she needs a holiday so they pack her off for a break at the seaside. During her stay she meets a guinea pig called Boris, and the two of them become the best of friends. All too soon it is time for Olga to go home. Will she ever see Boris again?

Olga Meets Her Match

Unabridged and illustrated in glorious full-colour throughout, this exquisite gift edition of the original story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, is truly to be treasured! Paddington is now a major movie star. "A bear? On Paddington station?" Mrs Brown looked at her husband in amazement. "Don't be silly, Henry. There can't be!" 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.

A Bear Called Paddington (Paddington)

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. This brand-new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

Paddington Takes the Test

The Earl’s Castle is home to a magnificent doll’s house, and inside lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid home. But one day their beloved doll’s house is taken away . . . Full of humour and warmth, this nostalgic tale by Michael Bond, the author of Paddington Bear, and is brought to life with exquisite detail by Emily Sutton.

The Tale of the Castle Mice

Christmas is coming, and Paddington has saved just enough money to take the Brown family to Barkridges store to visit Santa's Winter Wonderland. But trouble has a way of finding the lovable bear, so when Paddington decides to lend a helping hand, the whole store is suddenly in chaos. Luckily Mrs. Bird knows just what to do and—with a little help from Santa Claus himself—might even make Paddington's special Christmas wish come true! Since 1958 Michael Bond's beloved character, Paddington Bear, has charmed readers around the world with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This newly repackaged edition of the classic picture book, with illustrations by R. W. Alley, is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear for young readers.

Paddington and the Christmas Surprise

Paddington goes to a department store to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas.

When Padington visits the zoo, he takes enough marmalade sandwiches to last all day. However, he is none to pleased when he realises how popular they are with the zoo's inhabitants!

Paddington at the Zoo

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

Paddington at the Palace

One little guinea-pig and a whole lot of mischief! From the author of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond's loveable guinea-pig has been charming readers for over 50 years. Olga da Polga has left the pet shop to start a new life with her owners. Her home is now a large and airy hutch and it's not long before she meets Noel the cat, Fangio the hedgehog, and Graham the tortoise. Her garden companions soon discover that Olga loves an audience and from the moment she arrives she tells them stories about her wild and exciting adventures. Although they are not always sure whether to believe everything Olga says, one thing is certain-since Olga moved in, life is never dull! Whether she's Olga the explorer, Olga the prizewinner, or Olga the storyteller, she is always Olga da Polga!

Tales of Olga da Polga

Nothing goes quite according to plan when Paddington Bear goes to the beach. Especially when, one by one, he is joined by hungry (and sneaky!) seagulls. Will Paddington's lunchtime snack be safe? Paddington Bear has charmed readers for generations. This classic summer counting adventure is perfect for young readers who already love Paddington or are meeting him for the first time.

Paddington at the Beach

The classic story of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington. Now available in board book format - perfect for tiny paws! Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station - Paddington Station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and a label reading 'Please look after this bear'. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington. The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear, for ordinary things - like having a bath - become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around!

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