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Happy Birthday, Paddington
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Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time. It's Paddington's birthday and he can't wait to perform some magic tricks at his party. He's been practising very hard! But he soon discovers that being a magician...
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Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time.
A funny new illustrated story about Paddington Bear – perfect for toddlers and kids aged 3+ years
Description
Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time.
It's Paddington's birthday and he can't wait to perform some magic tricks at his party. He's been practising very hard! But he soon discovers that being a magician is not as easy as it seems, especially when his neighbour, Mr Curry, is watching. Can Paddington save the show?
A hilarious birthday story, full of silly surprises!
Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children around the world for more than sixty-five years.
"I've always had great respect for Paddington … He is a British institution" — Stephen Fry
More than 47 million Paddington books sold worldwide!
An ideal birthday gift, or to gift as a pair with the much-loved classic picture book Paddington.
Parent & Educator Approved Quality — The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning.
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9780008766344
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by R. W. Alley
- Illustrated by R. W. Alley
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 5.0mm
Width: 265.0mm
Height: 271.0mm
Weight: 490g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children's literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time. R. W. Alley has illustrated many children's books. he lives in Rhode Island, USA, with is wife and two children.
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