Michael Bond Gold Paddington Classic Story Collection 20 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Michael Bond

Titles in This Set. Paddington. Paddington And the Christmas Surprise. Paddington And the Marmalade Maze. Paddington Goes for Gold. Paddington King of the Castle. Paddington The Artist. Paddington in the Garden. Paddington and The Disappearing Sandwich. Paddington At The Carnival. Paddington Minds the House. Paddington at St Paul's. Paddington At the Zoo. Paddington at the Rainbow's End. Paddington at The Tower. Paddington At the Fair. Paddington at the Circus. Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow. Paddington at the Palace. Paddington and the Grand Tour. Paddington's Easter Egg Hunt. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780008644604. Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books. Age Range: 3-7 years. Overview. This delightful 20-book paperback collection brings together the gentle, funny and heart-warming adventures of Paddington Bear, the marmalade-loving bear from Darkest Peru. Perfect for early readers, bedtime stories and classroom reading corners, the set gathers short, accessible tales that introduce children to one of Britain's best-loved literary characters, written by Michael Bond and published by HarperCollins Children's Books.. About the Books. Each story follows Paddington as he navigates everyday adventures with his trademark politeness, curiosity and knack for gentle mishaps. From a snowy Christmas surprise and a maze of tea-time guests, to sporting fun and creative escapades, the tales are packed with warmth and humour. Children will follow Paddington to the seaside, the zoo, the circus, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and even the Palace, exploring familiar landmarks alongside a character who always tries his best, even when things go wonderfully wrong. These stories suit young, developing readers, with short chapters, gentle vocabulary and engaging illustrations that build confidence and a love of reading. This specially curated boxed set brings twenty charming Paddington outings together in one keepsake collection, ideal for a child's first library or as a treasured gift.. Ideal for early readers: Short, accessible chapters build reading confidence and vocabulary.. Great classroom resource: Read-aloud friendly stories perfect for group story time and literacy corners.. Wonderful gift set: A beautifully presented boxed set that makes an effortless present for birthdays or holidays.. Trusted, much-loved character: Paddington is a beloved classic children's character known for his kindness, curiosity and marmalade-loving escapades.. 20 stories in one set: Excellent value, ready-made library of gentle, feel-good adventures.. About the Author. Michael Bond (1926-2017) was a much-loved British author best known for creating Paddington Bear, first introduced in "A Bear Called Paddington" in 1958. Inspired by a lone teddy bear he spotted on a London shop shelf on Christmas Eve, Bond went on to write dozens of Paddington books that have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide, making Paddington one of the most enduring characters in children's literature.. Why You'll Love This Collection. With twenty charming stories in one set, this collection offers hours of gentle, funny and reassuring reading for young children, making it a perfect gift, bedtime staple or classroom addition for any family who loves Paddington Bear.. Please Note: Cover design and edition may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9780008644604.