A funny story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry. When the Browns find Paddington lying on the lawn, unable to remember where he is or even what the word “bun” means, they immediately realise something is seriously wrong and send for an ambulance. It’s Paddington’s first time in hospital and the doctors and nurses soon discover that he is rather an unusual patient! Full of the humorous misunderstandings and adventures that this lovable bear is famous for, this is a great story for the young Paddington fan who is apprehensive, or merely curious, about what goes on inside a hospital. Praise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller • This title is ideal for reassuring children who are about to go into hospital. • The authors’ royalties are being donated to Action Medical Research • Paddington celebrated his 60th birthday in 2018! • Paddington is a classic bear, instantly recognisable to parents and loved by adults and children, alike, all over the world. An international success, published in over 30 languages, with more than 29 million units sold worldwide! • HarperCollins published a special £1.00 World Book Day edition in February 2018 • Michael Bond celebrated his 90th birthday in 2016, and was awarded a CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. He died in 2017, leaving behind one of the greatest literary legacies of our time. • A celebration of the life of Michael Bond was held at St Paul's Cathedral on 14th November 2017. • Paddington is the star of two blockbuster movies from Studio Canal. • Michael wrote a piece which was read out by David Attenborough at the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations in St Paul’s Cathedral, June 2016, televised by the BBC. • Paddington was voted the UK’s best animated character of all time at the British Animation Awards 2012
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