Paddington Takes the Air

Paddington Takes the Air - Paperback

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Paddington Takes the Air

Paddington Takes the Air - Paperback

by Michael Bond
$6.99
Sale price  $6.99 Regular price 

Book Overview

Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

What other bear but Paddington could find himself sent home on his first day of school? Or questioned as a prime witness in court? Or taking a crash course in water-skiing? Trust Paddington to follow his nose for adventure, with a suitcase full of marmalade sandwiches in tow!

First published in 1970, Paddington Takes the Air is the ninth classic novel about Michael Bond's beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.


Join Paddington for a new series of misadventures:


  • A Trip to the Dentist: When Paddington loses a tooth down the sink, a simple check-up turns into chaos for the poor dentist, Mr. Leach.
  • An Unlikely Champion: At a school horse show, Paddington's performance is a disaster... until a mistaken snack of garlic gives his horse an unexpected, and hilarious, boost.
  • A Bear on the Case: Inspired by his favorite detective stories, Paddington investigates a "crime" at a department store during a thick London fog, with comical results.
  • Heartwarming and Funny: Perfect for reading aloud, these timeless, charming stories are a wonderful addition to any family's library.
ISBN9780062433152
Author Michael Bond
PublisherHarperCollins
GenreChildren and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages176
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Michael Bond

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.Karen Jankel is the daughter of Michael Bond. For over 30 years she ran Paddington and Company, looking after the worldwide licensing rights for her father's creation. During that time Karen and her father collaborated on a number of concept books and stories. Since 2017 Karen has run her late father's literary estate and continues to work closely with HarperCollins across all of Michael Bond's books, including the Paddington titles that she co-wrote.

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