Paddington Helps Out (13 page)
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Authors: Michael Bond
The inspiration for his most famous creation came one snowy Christmas Eve. He was taking refuge in Selfridges when he came across a small toy bear, literally left on the shelf. It was to act as inspiration for
A Bear Called Paddington
, first published in 1958. Bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart of all ages.
Michael has twice been recognised for his services to children’s literature: in 1997 he was awarded an OBE and in 2002 he was honoured in an exhibition at The National Portrait Gallery in London, celebrating a century of children’s authors. He lives in London.
A Bear Called Paddington
More About Paddington
Paddington Helps Out
Paddington Abroad
Paddington At Large
Paddington Marches On
Paddington At Work
Paddington Goes to Town
Paddington Takes the Air
Paddington on Top
Paddington Takes the Test
First published in Great Britain
by William Collins Sons and Co. Ltd. in 1960
This edition first published by HarperCollins
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Text copyright © Michael Bond 1960
Illustrations copyright © Peggy Fortnum
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Cover illustration adapted and coloured by Mark Burgess from the original by Peggy Fortnum
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