{"product_id":"paddington-classic-collection-10-books-michael-bond-paperback","title":"Paddington Classic Collection by Michael Bond 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Bear Called Paddington\u003cbr\u003e\nMore About Paddington\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington Helps Out\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington Abroad\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington At Large\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington Marches On\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington at Work\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington Goes To Town\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington Takes the Air\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington on Top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789123633753\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperCollins Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 6-8 (Reading Age 7+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover the whole of Paddington's earliest and best-loved adventures in one delightful ten-book paperback set. From the moment he is found on a London railway platform with a label reading \"Please look after this bear\", Paddington charms his way into hearts everywhere. This collection gathers ten classic Michael Bond titles, following the accident-prone but endearing bear from Darkest Peru as he settles into life with the Brown family, blending gentle humour, warmth and old-fashioned adventure for readers aged 6 to 8 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book paperback set brings together the original Paddington novels that have delighted generations of readers since 1958. Beginning with \u003cem\u003eA Bear Called Paddington\u003c\/em\u003e, the collection charts the bear's arrival in London and his gradual integration into the Brown household on Windsor Gardens. Across the following stories — \u003cem\u003eMore About Paddington\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaddington Helps Out\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaddington Abroad\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaddington At Large\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaddington Marches On\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaddington at Work\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaddington Goes To Town\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaddington Takes the Air\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePaddington on Top\u003c\/em\u003e — young readers follow Paddington through school outings, seaside holidays, new jobs and countless well-meaning mishaps. Each short chapter is written with warmth and gentle comic timing, ideal for reading aloud or for children building confidence as independent readers. Michael Bond's storytelling, paired with the character's recognisable duffel coat and battered suitcase, has made Paddington one of Britain's most enduring literary exports, later inspiring hit films and TV series. This set offers a chronological introduction to the character's classic adventures, ideal for family bookshelves or a first chapter-book series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete set of 10 classic Paddington paperback novels in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect introduction to chapter books for readers aged 6-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, funny chapters ideal for reading aloud or independent reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the original, best-loved Paddington stories by Michael Bond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely gift set for birthdays, Christmas or new readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition with fast, free UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMichael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire, in 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a BBC television cameraman for nineteen years, during which time he wrote the first Paddington story. In 2015 he was awarded a CBE for services to children's literature, adding to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael Bond passed away in 2017, leaving behind one of the most cherished literary legacies in children's publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Paddington Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen classic adventures in one set make this a brilliant value introduction to a beloved character. Funny, warm and wonderfully old-fashioned, these stories are perfect for bedtime reading or a young reader's own bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and the ISBN reflects the UK edition supplied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Bond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807992287469,"sku":"PLD11471","price":17.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/paddington-classic-collection-10-books-michael-bond-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784312181","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/paddington-classic-collection-10-books-michael-bond-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}