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In the News (Mon 30 Nov 09)

  
  Paddington Bear - Icons of England
Paddington Bear may be close to 50 years old, but there are still no signs of a mid-life crisis.
His first book, A Bear Called Paddington, was published in 1958, and several titles later Bond was able to leave the BBC and start writing full time.
Paddington Bear's version of "Singing In The Rain" is almost, not quite, as good as Gene Kelly's.
www.icons.org.uk /nom/nominations/paddington-bear   (208 words)

  
 Paddington Bear Toys
Paddington Bear is a children's fictional character and is best known as the bear from deepest Peru who was found at Paddington Station in London by the Brown family.
Paddington is never seen without his battered old hat, and is often seen in his Duffle Coat Wellington Boots.
Paddington Bear is a very polite bear and always means well, although Paddington does tend to get into trouble with amazing regularity.
www.beartoday.com /paddington_bear_plush_1.asp   (301 words)

  
 Paddington Bear
Paddington Bear is a fictional character created in 1956 by English writer Michael Bond.
The official Paddington Bear website was developed in 1998 entirely in Flash, it was designed to visually stand out from unofficial Paddington Bear websites - but proved too costly to update and difficult for users to navigate.
Paddington and Company Limited wanted to combat these issues by developing a completely new website that would increase interactivity and build better relationships with users.
www.redsnapper.net /en/1/cspaddington.html   (228 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Bears - Cartoon Bears - Paddington Bear
He named the bear Paddington because he was living near Paddingtion Station at the time.
Inspired by the sweet teddy bear, Bond wrote a series of stories that were eventually published in hardback by William Collins Publisher.
In 2000 a life-sized bronze statue of Paddington Bear was unveiled by Michael Bond at Paddington train station in London.
www.tvacres.com /bears_cartoon_paddington.htm   (415 words)

  
 Paddington Bear The Official Website
This is the home of Paddington Bear on the web where you will find everything you ever wanted to know about the famous bear from Darkest Peru and his creator, Michael Bond.
From Paddington Bear games to a Paddington Bear bulletin board, there is something here to please Paddington fans of all ages.
Whether you are looking for a particular fact, interested in Paddington’s creator Michael Bond, doing a school project or simply curious to learn more about Paddington himself, then you have come to the right place.
www.paddingtonbear.co.uk   (109 words)

  
 Paddington Bear - By: Michael Bond Illustrated By: R.W. Alley - Christianbook.com
As luck would have it, the Brown family found him, named him Paddington, and welcomed him to their home and into the hearts of millions of readers.Since 1958, Paddington Bear has charmed readers worldwide with his humorous misadventures.
Paddington has since filled the pages of novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart of all ages.
When a charming polar bear cub climbs into bed one night, she asks her Mama a very important question--one that little "human cubs" often...
www.christianbook.com /Christian/Books/product/296550858?item_no=78545&netp_id=211213&event=CFN&item_code=WW   (419 words)

  
 Paddington Bear soft toys based on the character by Michael Bond
Paddington Bear soft toys based on the character by Michael Bond
Paddington ornament is 5" tall and made of fluffy mohair.
Wearing his trademark red felt hat and blue coat, he is limited to 5000 pieces.
bearseverywhere.com /PaddingtonBear.htm   (236 words)

  
  Classic of the month: A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Books
Conceived by a 36-year-old Michael Bond in 1958, Paddington's phenomenal success is down largely to the serene unobjectionableness of this Candidean bear.
Paddington was, in the original draft, from Africa; but Bond's editor told him that there were no bears there.
It is basically a utopian fantasy; and it is nice that Bond took the trouble to introduce Mr Gruber, the kindly, courteous Hungarian antique-shop owner, representative of the displaced wartime immigrants whom Bond came to know when working for the BBC Monitoring Service.
books.guardian.co.uk /childrenslibrary/story/0,6194,1393774,00.html   (429 words)

  
  Who is Paddington Bear?
Paddington Bear, as a character, is first discovered at the Paddington train station.
Paddington Bear is a curious mix of innocence, sweetness and wee bit of gluttony, which continues in the many novels succeeding A Bear Called Paddington.
Paddington Bear remains a favorite, and is a particularly good way to teach children about British colloquialisms or customs.
www.wisegeek.com /who-is-paddington-bear.htm   (480 words)

  
 In Search of Paddington Bear - Lima, Peru - Filly.ca
Paddington Bear was born in Peru, where he lived with his parents.
Paddington was raised by his Aunt Lucy but was forced to emigrate to Britain when Lucy went into a home for retired bears.
Paddington's house in Windsor Gardens is a walk away from Wall, a boutique in Notting Hill which sells funky Peruvian clothes and fabrics.
www.filly.ca /travel/destinations/south_america/In_Search_Of_Paddington_Bear.asp   (1123 words)

  
 The Adventures of Paddington Bear TV Show - The Adventures of Paddington Bear Television Show - TV.com
Paddington is a stranger in a strange land and much of the charm of his adventures comes...
Paddington is a stranger in a strange land and much of the charm of his adventures comes from his unique way of looking at the world.
Paddington always writes to his Aunt Lucy to tell her how his adventures are going.
www.tv.com /the-adventures-of-paddington-bear/show/10519/summary.html   (1039 words)

  
 Paddington Bear TV Show - Paddington Bear Television Show - TV.com
Brown spotted a bear sitting all alone on a suitcase, behind a pile of mail bags, close to the lost property office.
Jonathan and Judy love having a bear about the house and are often on hand to help Paddington with his latest project or out of his latest predicament.
She knows Paddington well and is usually the first to put two and two together.
www.tv.com /paddington-bear/show/15848/summary.html   (876 words)

  
 Paddington Bear toys
Plush Paddington Policeman is dressed as a British Bobby in a dark blue felt duffel coat with hood.
Paddington Bear's elderly Aunt Lucy is approx 40cm (15.5 ins) tall.
This medium sized, traditional Paddington Bear toy is a faithful re-creation of Michael Bond's famous Bear from Deepest Darkest Peru.
www.character-toys.co.uk /PaddingtonBear.html   (253 words)

  
 How to Buy a Paddington Bear - eHow.com
Paddington - eccentric and still resolutely English - is one of the world's classic bears.
STEP 3: Find out where Paddington merchandise is available in your country or region if you want to buy a new one: in the United States, it's Sears; in Japan, Sony Plaza; in Europe, Hennes and Mauritz (in France, La Redoute mail order; in Madrid, VIPS).
The Padding Bear at Paddington Station retail stand, located on the concourse of London's Paddington Station, was opened by Michael Bond, the popular bear's creator, in 1994.
www.ehow.com /how_10421_buy-paddington-bear.html   (410 words)

  
 Paddington Bear
The Browns were at the station to meet their daughter Judy when Mr Brown spotted a bear sitting all alone on a suitcase, behind a pile of mail bags, close to the lost property office.
The bear was wearing nothing but a hat and he had a label round his bearing the words “Please Look After This Bear.
The Browns decided to name their new member of the family Paddington, after the place where he was found, although we later learn that in Peru his name was Pastuso.
www.piedpiper.uk.com /pg22945/Paddington-Bear.html   (350 words)

  
 Paddington Bear at the Circus by Michael Bond, Illustrated by R. W. Alley
Paddington Bear at the Circus by Michael Bond, Illustrated by R. Alley
Paddington Bear and the Browns have front-row seats, and they can't wait to see the show.
Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington Station.
www.harpercollins.com /books/9780060282134/Paddington_Bear_at_the_Circus/index.aspx   (439 words)

  
 Paddington Bear
Since he first arrived at Paddington Station and met Mr and Mrs Brown, Paddington Bear has undeniably become one of the world's classic bears, appealing to all ages.
Paddington books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, in 30 languages, across 70 titles.
HarperCollins are currently developing a comprehensive publishing programme to launch in 2006 in the lead up to the 50th anniversary of Paddington in 2008.
www.copyrights.co.uk /en/1/porpad.html   (231 words)

  
 PADDINGTON BEAR -- PERUVIAN SOCIOPATH AND MURDERER
She began to indulge in the contents of a small bottle Luís carried with him; the bottle was marked “orange marmalade” but it is now known to have been a mixture of liquid morphine and partially melted heroin.
Luís, who by then had secured documents legally changing his name to Paddington, began seeking out accomplices to begin a thieving spree, with the intention of sending the funds back to Peru to fund his rebel compatriots.
Paddington began using them as accomplices for small scams he was undertaking.
www.geocities.com /grendelthedog/paddington.html   (848 words)

  
 Paddington Bear Collectors Plates, Schmid Paddington Bear Collectibles
"PADDINGTON BEAR - A Musician’s Collection - Knowing the Score - Second Edition in a series of four - © Eden Toys Inc., 1982 - 2078/10,000 SCHMID." Mint condition in the original box.
"PADDINGTON BEAR - A Musician’s Collection - The Beat Goes On - First Edition in a series of four - © Eden Toys Inc., 1982 - 2078/10,000 SCHMID." Mint condition in the original box.
Paddington is off again on one of his infamous adventures.
www.janicewise.com /paddington4.html   (153 words)

  
 London/Paddington - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paddington is a vibrant district of north-west central London, located around the vast Paddington Station of Paddington Bear fame.
Paddington Station is the London terminal for trains traveling from the following cities in the south west of the country: Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Swindon, Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol and Bath, and also for trains from Reading and Oxford.
Paddington mainline station is served by no less than 3 sets of Tube lines, each with their own platforms inside the station complex:
wikitravel.org /en/London/Paddington   (649 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Magazine | Elevenses with Mr Paddington bear
Paddington, the marmalade-munching bear from Darkest Peru, may be nearly 50 but he's still popular, appearing on postage stamps and with a new adventure on the way.
Paddington is a bear that I have always wanted, however, I was not going to be satisfied by an imitation here in the states.
My two-year-old daughter loves books and Paddington Bear is one of her favourites.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/magazine/4608774.stm   (683 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Paddington Treasury (Paddington Bear): Books: Michael Bond,Peggy Fortnum,Caroline Nuttall-Smith
The enduring appeal of this small bear from Darkest Peru ensures that he will be discovered by generations to come.
While readers of all ages may laugh as he bumbles from one near disaster to another, it is always a relief to find a happy ending.
Recounts many adventures of a small bear, from the day the Browns find him at London's Paddington railway station, to the day they buy him a ticket to return to Peru for his Aunt Lucy's hundredth birthday.
www.amazon.com /Paddington-Treasury-Bear-Michael-Bond/dp/0395905079   (372 words)

  
 Amazon.com: A Bear Called Paddington: Books: Michael Bond,Peggy Fortnum
Paddington at Work (Paddington Bear Adventures) by Michael Bond
Michael Bond's story is indubitably British, and Stephen Fry's Paddington is delightfully grave and proper, earnestly well-meaning in spite of his frequent misadventures both domestic and around London.
Paddington first charmed American audiences forty years ago.
www.amazon.com /Bear-Called-Paddington-Michael-Bond/dp/0618150714   (472 words)

  
 United Media Licensing - PADDINGTON BEAR
Carrying a battered suitcase containing several jars of marmalade and wearing a tag around his neck that read "Please look after this BEAR — thank you," he stowed away on a ship, ending up in London's Paddington Station.
As luck would have it, the Brown family found him, named him Paddington, and welcomed him into their home and into the hearts of millions of fans around the world.
A stranger in a strange land, much of Paddington's charm comes from his unique way of looking at the world.
www.dilbert.com /b2b/html/paddington_bear.html   (265 words)

  
 Jalouda's Paddington Bear Page!
Since the original Paddington book by Michael Bond, "A Bear Called Paddington", was first published in 1958, millions around the world, both young and old, have fallen in love with this little bear.
From teddy bears to pencil cases, there is a whole range of merchandise available to collect, so that everyone can have a little reminder of Paddington to treasure forever.
From my own experience in Ireland, unfortunately very little is available in the shops, but Paddington has his own special place in Paddington Station and The Official Paddington Bear Website offers a mail order service.
jalouda.freeservers.com /paddington.html   (299 words)

  
 Paddington Bear   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paddington's adventures, travels, hats, projects and books will be posted on the Beverly Hill's school web site.
Paddington departed Horace Mann school in Beverly Hill's on October 3.
We will be viewing on line activities and sites about bears as well as Paddington Bear prior to his visit.
www.broward.k12.fl.us /countryisleselem/paddington_bear.htm   (183 words)

  
 Paddington Bear designer sunglasses
Paddington Bear Sunglasses and Clip-Ons are more than accessories.
Paddington Bear sunglass clip-ons can protect you from harmful ultraviolet rays and annoying glare, providing relief and comfortable vision.
Paddington Bear: Sunglass clip-ons are the epitome of eyewear independence.
www.framesdirect.com /framesfc/Paddington_Bear-lamfkh-smj-l.html   (159 words)

  
 Michael Bond and R.W. Alley’s Paddington Bear
I'd known about Paddington bear since the age of about ten, and before I went over to England to meet Michael I read all the novels.
There are so many other, different drawings of Paddington and I couldn't rid my mind of those drawings for quite a while.
And also, I discovered that it was better to begin by drawing a bear and then clothing him.
www.harperchildrens.com /hch/author/author/bond/interview3.asp   (1461 words)

  
 MASL: A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
The Browns discover a small bear on the platform of a railway station in London, England.
"Paddington" has emigrated from darkest Peru and obviously needs to be cared for.
When Paddington arrived from Peru, his fur was "brown in colour, a rather dirty brown".
www.maslibraries.org /infolit/samplers/bear.html   (999 words)

  
 paddington   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paddington was a bear who came from darkest Peru.
He got his name as he was found at Paddington Station with a label attached to himself marked 'Please Look After This Bear'.
In total eighteen Paddington Bear books were written as well as numerous picture books, pop ups and versions for younger children.
www.btinternet.com /~ajarvis/paddington.htm   (149 words)

  
 Paddington Bear
Giant Paddington Bear is waiting at the train station for you to welcome him with a big hug.
Paddington Bear wears his blue duffle coat in this traditional re-creation of Michael Bond's lovable bear.
Paddington Bear wears his traditional blue duffle coat and holds his battered brown suitcase in his right paw.
www.teddybearfriends.co.uk /teddy-bear-paddington-bear.php   (246 words)

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