Paddington Goes to Town by Michael Bond

Paddington Goes to Town by Michael Bond

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

Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he plan for Mr. Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sorts of things and more just happen when Paddington goes to town.

First published in 1968, Paddington Goes to Town is the eighth novel chronicling the adventures of Michael Bond's beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.

He only means to help. What could possibly go wrong?

• A Wedding Day Mishap: Paddington is asked to be an usher, but when the wedding ring gets stuck on his paw, he turns a day to remember into one nobody can forget.
• Classic British Humor: From Mr. Curry's unfortunate encounter with a marmalade sandwich to a chaotic visit to the hospital, these stories are filled with the gentle wit that has charmed families for decades.
• Heartwarming and Funny: Perfect for young readers moving into chapter books, each story showcases Paddington's earnest attempts to do the right thing--with disastrously funny results.
• A Beloved Classic Character: Join the iconic bear from Darkest Peru in his eighth book of adventures, lovingly told by Michael Bond with the original illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

Michael Bond was born in the town of Newbury in the year 1926. A Bear Named Paddington, his debut children's book, was published in 1958. In 1983, he began writing adult fiction, with Monsieur Pamplemousse and his loyal bloodhound, Pommes Frites, as the protagonists. In June 2017, he unfortunately passed away.