Promotional Information

In 1997 Michael Bond was awarded the OBE for his services to children's literature.

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 1997 he was awarded the OBE for his services to children's literature.

Reviews

"Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature"
The Teacher