RIP Michael Bond

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RIP Michael Bond Jun 28, 2017 15:33:05 GMT acousticwolf and mark687 like this

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Post by number13 on Jun 28, 2017 15:33:05 GMT

I raise my shapeless felt hat (containing a marmalade sandwich 'for emergencies') in respectful tribute to the memory of Michael Bond, creator of one of my childhood favourites - a bear called Paddington.

His beautifully written, timeless stories gave pleasure to tens of millions of fans of his charmingly polite, inquistive, determined and perpetually lucky little hero, a traveller 'from darkest Peru' who became part of English culture.

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Ela Moderator River Song Hello Sweetie! Likes: 9,823	RIP Michael Bond Jul 2, 2017 19:02:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ela on Jul 2, 2017 19:02:52 GMT My kids had some of the Paddington Bear books. We bought them cheap at a library sale.
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RIP Michael Bond Aug 21, 2017 20:27:54 GMT

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Post by doctorkernow on Aug 21, 2017 20:27:54 GMT

Hello again.

Michael Bond's Paddington stories are a joy to read. As a child I was rather accident prone so I identified with the rather clumsy and misunderstood bear.

Can I also recommend his Monsieur Pamplemousse stories. These are for adults. They are culinary mystery stories but just as enjoyable particularly if you like all things French. His dog is called Pommes Frites.

on TV by FilmFair narrated memorably by Sir Michael Hordern first broadcast in 1975. My twelve year old who is an animation fan loves it still.

I am looking forward to Paddington 2 due late this year and featuring a super cast. The first film was utterly charmed ng. It is along with Despicable 3, one of my must sees this year!

Michael Bond has left us with a truly loveable creation.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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