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A brand-new title from Michael Bond chronicling new and exciting adventures of Paddington Bear! Somehow Paddington always finds himself in extraordinary situations, so it is no surprise when he appears in a popular TV cooking show, finds himself on a stage giving one of his hard stares to a hypnotist, and performing some precarious tricks at Mr. Gruber’s birthday party. For nearly sixty years, Paddington has enchanted readers around the world with his numerous misadventures and earnest good intentions. From master storyteller Michael Bond, and with interior illustrations by R. W. Alley, this new Paddington adventure will charm and delight readers of all ages.

Bond''s charming food inspector and part time detective has a tricky task in sampling the appalling cuisine of the Hotel du Paradis. Tricky due to the fact that it''s run by his Director''s formidable aunt, and intriguing given the tales of the effect of the hotel''s food on it''s gues

Paddington – the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, now a major movie star – is back in this fantastically funny, brand new illustrated novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!

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 promptly 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. Ordinary things - like having a bath - become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around!To celebrate fifty years of Britain''s best loved bear, we are delighted to publish a luxury book and toy gift set of the first classic picture book story and a collectors'' edition Paddington plush bear.

The circus comes to town, and Paddington and the Brown family are eager to check out the show. When a trapeze artist swings close by, Paddington becomes a star, just like the clown and acrobats! Paddington''s circus debut makes this show a performance to remember. Michael Bond''s beloved character, Paddington Bear, has warmed readers'' hearts for over 50 years with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. Illustrated by R. W. Alley, this newly repackaged edition of the classic picture book is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear for young readers.

Monsieur Pamplemousse finds himself in deep water when an unfortunate collision with a Mother Superior is caught on camera. To avoid media attention, he is sent to report on Chef André Dulac, currently in line for Le Guide''s top award, and opens a can of worms which threatens the very sanctity of France''s premier gastronomic bible. Being on the verge of haute cuisine takes on a whole new meaning, and his attempt to get at the truth by harnessing a state-of-the-art TV camera to his ever-faithful hound Pommes Frites, ensures that outside broadcasting will never be quite the same again. Beloved worldwide for Paddington Bear, Bond has been busy this past year with the release of Paddington Races Ahead as well as the official Paddington app. Rejacketed into a fresh new style, Michael Bond''s culinary crime capers are a joy to read.

Enjoy eight delightful Paddington story books in this special gift edition suitcase. Children''s favourite, Paddington Bear is a distinguished small bear of earnest good intentions who gets drawn into mishap and adventure at every turn. thankfully his great sense of logic and determination manage to get him out of most scrapes, albeit in perhaps some rather unconventional ways. Find out what happens when Paddington gets all the wrong kind of attention at the zoo, how he skyrockets on a funfair ride and how he ''helps out'' around the house...with messy results! the Paddington books contained in the suitcase are: Paddington and the Busy Day Paddington and the Marmalade Maze Paddington and the tutti Frutti Rainbow Paddington at the Fair Paddington at the Palace Paddington at the Zoo Paddington Minds the House Paddington the Artist

When Paddington Bear visits the Tower of London, his suitcase full of marmalade sandwiches causes unexpected trouble.