Book cover for Love from Paddington by Michael Bond

Love from Paddington

2014 Released
176 Pages
0-1 Hours
Paperback Unavailable
Hardback Unavailable
HarperCollinsISBN 9780062368171

A brand-new novel from Michael Bond, celebrating Paddington's many adventures!

Told through Paddington's letters to his aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales. Filled with Paddington's signature charm and with black-and-white illustrations throughout, this paper-over-board keepsake is a celebration of this beloved character.


What happens when a very small bear from Darkest Peru takes on the big city of London?


  • A Found Family Story: Meet the Brown family, who find a very special bear on Paddington Station and welcome him into their home at Number 32 Windsor Gardens.
  • Letters from London: Told entirely through Paddington’s charming letters to his Aunt Lucy, full of funny observations and misunderstandings about his new life.
  • Gentle Humor and Mishaps: From flooding the bathroom to chaos at the theater, Paddington’s well-meaning efforts always lead to comical and delightful results.
  • Classic Illustrations: Filled with the timeless black-and-white drawings that have brought Paddington to life for generations of readers.
  • A Perfect Family Read-Aloud: An ideal chapter book for parents and children to share together, celebrating kindness, curiosity, and marmalade.

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.

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