{"product_id":"paddingtons-christmas-post-michael-bond-hardback-ages-3-6","title":"Paddington's Christmas Post by Michael Bond - Interactive Christmas Picture Book - Ages 3-6 - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780008413262\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperCollins Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 3-6 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddington's Christmas Post is a festive, interactive picture book that brings the beloved bear's warmth and mischief to the Christmas season. Featuring five real envelopes tucked inside the pages, children can open genuine mail alongside Paddington as he helps the Brown family prepare for the big day. Based on Michael Bond's original stories, this novelty hardback is a thoughtful, keepsake-quality gift for young Paddington fans and makes a lovely addition to any festive reading collection this December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this charming festive adventure, Paddington is determined to help the Brown family get everything ready for a truly special Christmas. From writing letters to Santa to making handmade cards, there is plenty to keep the accident-prone bear busy! What makes this book extra special is its interactive format: tucked within the pages are five genuine envelopes for children to open and explore, including an Advent calendar, Paddington's own handmade Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, and a bear-shaped Christmas tree decoration to keep. Illustrated throughout by R. W. Alley in warm, nostalgic style, the book captures all the gentle humour and heart that have made Paddington stories a firm favourite with families for over sixty-five years. Sturdily bound as a hardback novelty title, it is built to withstand enthusiastic little hands, making it a lasting addition to a family's holiday traditions. Whether read aloud by the fireside or given as a stocking filler, Paddington's Christmas Post captures the joy, anticipation and occasional chaos of the countdown to Christmas Day, all through the eyes of one much-loved bear from deepest, darkest Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive genuine envelopes with hidden festive surprises to open and keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on Michael Bond's classic, much-loved Paddington stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming illustrations by R. W. Alley bring the story to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardback novelty format, built to last through many Christmases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect stocking filler or standalone Christmas gift for young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages imaginative, interactive reading during the festive season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMichael Bond (1926-2017) was the beloved British author who created Paddington Bear, first introduced in A Bear Called Paddington in 1958. His stories of the polite, marmalade-loving bear from Peru have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold over 35 million copies worldwide. Bond's gentle humour and warmth continue to delight new generations of readers. This edition is illustrated by R. W. Alley, an acclaimed illustrator known for his work on numerous Paddington picture books and novelty titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Paddington Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its hidden envelopes, festive story and treasured illustrations, this is a joyful, hands-on way to build Christmas excitement with one of children's literature's most endearing characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Image shown is of the UK edition with matching ISBN; dispatched brand new from the UK.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Bond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58155427692926,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/paddingtons-christmas-post-michael-bond-hardback-01.jpg?v=1791276558","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/paddingtons-christmas-post-michael-bond-hardback-ages-3-6","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}