Michael Bond (1926 –2017)

“It's nice having a bear about the house.”

― Michael Bond, A Bear Called Paddington

Author of over one hundred books, many of them for children, Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire, in 1926, but he grew up in Reading. On leaving school at the age of fourteen, he spent a year in a lawyers’ office before joining the BBC as an engineer.

During the war he served with both the RAF and the army, and it was in 1947, while stationed in Cairo, that he wrote his first short story. Its acceptance by London Opinion sowed the seeds of a future career, but before becoming a full-time writer he was to spend many happy and fruitful years as a BBC television cameraman.

One snowy Christmas Eve he was taking refuge in Selfridges when he came across a small toy bear, literally left on the shelf. Bought as a ‘stocking filler’ for his first wife, Brenda, it was to act as the inspiration for A Bear Called Paddington, first published fifty years ago, in 1958.

In 1997 Michael Bond was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to children’s literature, and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Michael Bond died in London on 27 June 2017, at the age of 91.

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Paddington at Work Author: Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books Date of Publication: Sep,1998 Price: HK$90.00 The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design. Paddington has a knack for 'smelling out thing............   Love From Paddington Author: Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books Date of Publication: Oct,2015 Price: HK$135.00 Sealed with a sticky paw! First class correspondence from the nation's favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star! Dear Aunt Lucy, I expect this will come as a great............   Paddington: Paddington in London Author: Annie Auerbach Publisher: Harper Collins US Date of Publication: Oct,2014 Price: HK$38.00 From Big Ben to Portobello Road, discover London through the eyes of Paddington, the extraordinary bear from Peru. Featuring full-color images from the movie Paddington, this 8x8 s............   Paddington: Paddington's World Author: Annie Auerbach Publisher: Harper Collins US Date of Publication: Oct,2014 Price: HK$38.00 Ever since Paddington was a very young bear in Peru, he'd heard stories about a great explorer from England. After a long and marmalade-filled journey, Paddington arrives in London............   Paddington: Meet Paddington (ICR LV1) Author: Annie Auerbach Publisher: Harper Collins US Date of Publication: Oct,2014 Price: HK$38.00 Meet Paddington, the extraordinary bear from Peru, and his many friends who help him out of lots of curious situations—as well as a few characters who lead him into trouble! Fill............   Paddington: Paddington's Adventures (ICR LV1) Author: Annie Auerbach Publisher: Harper Collins US Date of Publication: Oct,2014 Price: HK$38.00 Discover the humor and fun of Paddington in this I Can Read storybook. Ever since the young bear entered the Browns' home, everything from having tea to taking the London Undergrou............   The Paddington Treasury For The Very Young Author: Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins Date of Publication: Nov,2014 Price: HK$225.00 Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over fifty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity............   Paddington: The Story of the Movie Author: Jeanne Willis Publisher: HarperCollins Date of Publication: Nov,2014 Price: HK$84.00 This is the official novelisation of the amazing new movie story. Follow the action and fun as Paddington arrives in London, meets the Brown family and gets involved in lots of exc............   Paddington's Prize Picture (I Can Read Lv 1) Author: Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins Date of Publication: May,2017 Price: HK$47.00 Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond’s classic character will delight beginning readers with his cur............   A Bear Called Paddington Author: Peggy Fortnum, Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins UK Date of Publication: Mar,2014 Price: HK$90.00 “A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly - there can’t be.” The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station - Paddington sta............   More About Paddington Author: Peggy Fortnum, Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins UK Date of Publication: Mar,2014 Price: HK$90.00 “Bears like Paddington are very rare,” says Mrs Bird, “and a good thing too, or it would cost us a small fortune in marmalade.” The Brown Family first met Paddington on ............   Paddington Abroad Author: Peggy Fortnum, Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins UK Date of Publication: Mar,2014 Price: HK$90.00 The Browns are going abroad, and Paddington considers a holiday in France is not to be taken lightly, So he packs a disguise outfit, his magic set and a map of France printed on a ............   Paddington At Large Author: Peggy Fortnum, Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins UK Date of Publication: Jun,2014 Price: HK$90.00 "Even Paddington can't come to much harm in half an hour," said Mrs Brown optimistically. But he can manage a lot of other things in even less time -- like hanging Mr Curry's lawnm............   Paddington on Top Author: Peggy Fortnum, Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins UK Date of Publication: Jun,2014 Price: HK$90.00 Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington station, is back with new covers and a brighter look to bring him up to date. Up until now, Paddington h............   Paddington Helps Out Author: Peggy Fortnum, Michael Bond Publisher: HarperCollins UK Date of Publication: Jun,2014 Price: HK$90.00 "Oh dear," said Paddington, as everyone turned to look at him accusingly. "I'm in trouble again." Somehow trouble comes naturally to Paddington. What other bear could upset the who............
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