Paddington at Work

Here he is once more: a familiar sight by now wearing his floppy, wide-brimmed hat and his duffle coat, leaving in his wake that inevitable trail of marmalade. He has just returned from a visit to Darkest Peru, where he celebrated his Aunt Lucy's birthday at the Home for Retired Bears, and now that he is back with the Browns, trouble is sure to follow.He dabbles a bit in the stock market, takes a stab at barbering, and even has a fling at the ballet studio, where at last he becomes something of a success in his own unique fashion. But the promise of international fame doesn't turn this bear's head, not for long, at least. Indeed, readers will agree, it's far better to be simply a bear called Paddington.

Author Biography: Michael Bond lives in London with his wife. In 1997, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for Services to Children's Literature. With Paddington, Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum created one of the most beloved of all children's book characters. With Paddington, Peggy Fortnum and Michael Bond created one of the most beloved of all children's book characters. She has illustrated nearly sixty-five books to date. Fortnum lives in England with her husband, Ralph Nuttall-Smith.