New Releases by Michael Bond

Paddington – the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru – is back in this fantastically funny, long-awaited, brand new illustrated novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!

Paddington Bear had traveled 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. Read by Stephen Fry

There''s been no end to the chaos at 32 Windsor Gardens since Paddington, that irresistible bear from Darkest Peru, joined the Brown family. Even Mrs. Bird, the housekeeper, has learned that there''s no knowing what''s likely to happen when he''s around. Well meaning as ever, Paddington''s at it again, and this time he really goes to town. If a boulder rolls down the aisle of a bus, sending the entire carload careening; if a visitor to the hospital leaves even the staff psychiatrist baffled; or if a hostess discovers her surprise dessert is "baked elastic," you can be sure that Paddington is somewhere close at hand. Paddington fans will be delighted as, once more, that bear turns things merrily, unpredictably topsy-turvy in this revised edition of Paddington Goes to Town.

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

There’ll always be an England, but the old place has never been quite the same since the Brown children came across a small lost bear in London’s Paddington Station. Whether tinkering with the neighbor’s lawn mower or experimenting in the kitchen, Paddington has a knack for finding trouble. In this new edition of Paddington at Large, the well-meaning bear with a talent for trouble continues to fill the lives of the Brown family with unexpected adventures that will delight the multitude of Paddington fans.

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."

Lots of exciting things are happening at the Sawdust house and Olga da Polga is right in the thick of it. First there''s the strange jigsaw puzzle which looks good enough to eat, and then there''s a mysterious visitor in the garden who thinks that Olga looks good enough to eat! And as if thatweren''t enough, Olga and her friends hear some shocking news that turns a perfectly ordinary day into ''Black Friday''...Each story has short chapters, each with their own plot, to build reading confidence.

The further adventures of Olga as she matches wits with Boris, another guinea pig, who tells stories even taller than her own.

The first in a series of books about the much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. Olga has a wild imagination, and from the minute she arrives at her new home, she begins entertaining all the other animals in the garden with her outrageous tales and stories - but she still has time to get up to all kinds of mischief and have lots of wonderful adventures too. * First in a series of books about Olga da Polga, being reissued to coincide with the publication of a brand new Olga da Polga book. * Best-selling author of ''Paddington Bear'' books. * Illustrated throughout with enchanting black and white artwork. * Lively and humorous stories with a wonderful leading character.

The circus has come to town! Paddington Bear and the Browns have front-row seats, and they can''t wait to see the show. Inside the circus tent there''s a ringmaster with a top hat, a very, very tall clown, a band ... and a funny-looking man hanging from a rope above Paddington''s head. Always willing to lend a paw, Paddington rushes off to save the trapeze artist. The circus is turned upside-down, but the show must go on - and it does, thanks to a surprise performance by Paddington Bear. Paddington Bear has charmed readers for nearly forty years. Now another generation of fans can join the beloved bear from Darkest Peru on a variety of adventrues written by Michael Bond and beautifully illustrated by artist R.W. Alley.

Christmas is coming, and Paddington has saved just enough bun money to take the entire Brown family to Barkridges store for a holiday adventure. But things don''t turn out at all as Paddington had planned...and Barkridges may never be the same! Leave it to Paddington, that beloved bear from Darkest Peru, to turn a chaotic Christmas disaster into an unforgettable holiday surprise!

Monsieur Pamplemousse is a former securite sleuth turned food inspector. Together with his faithful hound, Pommes Frites, Pamplemousse finds himself investigating some criminal cuisine"

Paddington and his friend, Mr. Gruber, are off to enjoy the carnival. Vibrant, full-color illustrations highlight this delightful story. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Rise and shine Paddington Bear has a busy day ahead. From sunup to sundown, Paddington has a lot of things to do, people to see, and tasty treats to eat.Paddington Bear has charmed readers for generations. Written in simple rhyme for younger fans, and paired with R. W. Alley''s lively art, this board book is a great introduction to Paddington and all of his activities.

Adopting for their own the lost bear they find in Paddington Station, the Browns have some exciting first moments with him.

En adoptant l''ours perdu qu''ils ont trouvé à la gare de Paddington, les Brown passent de premiers moments pleins d''émotion avec lui.

A collection of stories, poems, and folktales about bears both real and imaginary.

When Mr and Mrs Brown fall ill, Paddington decides to help out by cooking dinner, but nothing seems to go right. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The stories are based onthe television films. Five stories starring Paddington, building a magazine rack, cooking for the Browns, giving a magic show at his birthday party, playing golf with Mr. Curry, and losing his hat while punting on the river.

The definitive ''biography'' of one of the world''s best-loved children''s book characters.

Pamplemousse discovers that life and death walk hand in hand down the shadowy corridors of the Chateau Morgue health spa.

A play about Paddington Bear for children.

Paddington Bear arrives at Paddington Station from deepest, darkest Peru and is taken home by the Brown family.

Crowds of people prevent Paddington from seeing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, but a special honor comes his way instead.

Paddington makes six sandwiches to take on an outing to the zoo, where he reluctantly gets rid of them all without eating a single one.