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So Paddington, in a sense, was a refugee, and I do think that there’s no sadder sight than refugees". [9] The bear inspired Bond to write a story and in ten days, he had written the first book. He named the bear Paddington as he lived near the station at the time and thought it would be a good name for the character. [12]
Nov 23, 2017 · The beloved Paddington Bear, by late author Michael Bond. Published in 30 different languages, Paddington’s story remains popular today. His is a story about helping someone from a faraway land, showing compassion and acting upon it. It's the values that underpin this story that make Paddington so enduring.
The famous bear as seen in the blockbuster film Paddington 2. Bond’s philosophy also explains why Paddington’s popularity transcends the boundaries of children’s literature and entertainment.
Nov 19, 2014 · The book -- and later, the 1970s TV animation -- introduced Paddington like this: On one fated day, the Brown family happened upon a lonely bear at Paddington Railway Station in London.
Oct 11, 2018 · 1. A Bear Named Paddington was published by HarperCollins on 13 October 1958. 2. The story was written by Michael Bond, who was born in 1926 in Reading. 3. He began writing while stationed in Cairo in 1945 and produced several plays and short stories before he got his big break. 4.
Jun 29, 2017 · He’s an illegal immigrant. Paddington Bear arrived in London in 1958 with nothing but the clothes on his back, a suitcase full of marmalade, and a sign that said, “PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR ...
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Sep 15, 2022 · Paddington author Bond would have been "overwhelmed" and "humbled" by this unexpected new link between his most famous character and the Queen, his daughter said.
