New Releases by 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

Here’s Paddington once more, just returned from a visit to Darkest Peru and his Aunt Lucy’s birthday celebration at the Home for Retired Bears. Now that Paddington is home with the Browns, he’s free to cause his usual kind of trouble: dabbling in the stock market, trying a career as a barber, even taking a turn at the ballet. But the promise of international fame doesn’t turn this bear’s head. Not for long, at least. Indeed, readers will agree, it’s far better to be simply a bear called 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

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.

''Wheeeeeeeee!'' squeaked Olga. ''Ombomstiggywoggles and Wheeeeeeeeee! Wheeeeeeeeeeee! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!'' What can it mean? Olga isn''t telling, but Noel, Fangio, and Graham are very impressed. So are Fircone and Raisin the newcomers to the Sawdust family home who arrive just in time to hear Olga''s first attempts at poetry.

A brand new book about the mischievous guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. Winter has come to the Sawdust household, and Olga''s been moved into a new home, inside the house. She''s very excited about this and even manages to get Mrs Sawdust to redecorate her box! Olga enjoys watching the comings and goings in the house and gets up to all kinds of mischief and embarks on many wonderful adventures. * A brand new Olga da Polga book, being published together with reissues the backlist titles. * Best-selling author of ''Paddington Bear'' books. This is his first book for some years. * Illustrated throughout with enchanting black and white artwork. * Lively and humorous stories with a wonderful leading character.

Left to his own devices, Paddington decides to surprise the Browns. In between baking them a chocolate cake, he sets about giving the house a spring clean. Unfortunately, the two don''t always mix

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!

Contains "Monsieur Pamplemousse Stands Firm," "Monsieur Pamplemousse on Location," and "Monsieur Pamplemousse Takes the Train."

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.

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.

Recounts the adventures of an unusual guinea pig that specializes in tall tales.

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.

One of a series of six picture-books featuring Paddington Bear stories and illustrated by John Lobban. When Mr Gruber takes Paddington, Jonathan and Judy for a day out to the Tower of London, Paddington is soon followed by a flock of hungry ravens.

Aristede Pamplemouse, undercover inspector for a prestigious food directory, and his blood hound companion, Pommes Frites, investigate shady goings-on at a popular health farm called Chateau Morgue.

A play about Paddington Bear for children.

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.

Seven stories of television personality Paddington Bear''s adventures and mishaps at number thirty-two Windsor Gardens and at the BBC Television Centre.

The family cat''s introduction to Olga the guinea pig proves to be painful.

When he sets out to make his own rock garden in the Brown''s backyard, Paddington learns that gardening is hard work.

Presents stories about bears and teddy bears by Enid Blyton, Jane Hissey, Michael Bond, and others. Suggested level: preschool, junior.