Paddington Helps Out
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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.
Other Books by Michael Bond
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
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Cover illustration adapted and coloured by Mark Burgess from the original by Peggy Fortnum
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