Michael Bond

author · Paddington Bear · children's books

Created Paddington. Michael Bond invented Paddington Bear, a kindly bear from Peru who travels to London and becomes part of a family. This character has become one of the most famous bears in the entire world.

Massive bestseller. More than 35 million Paddington books have been sold worldwide, making Bond one of the most successful children's authors ever. His stories have been translated into many different languages so kids everywhere can enjoy them.

Beyond the page. Paddington didn't just stay in books. The character appeared in animated TV shows, feature films, stage musicals, and even movies made in recent years, bringing Bond's creation to audiences across generations.

From inspiration. Bond created Paddington after seeing a lonely teddy bear on a store shelf on Christmas Eve. He bought it and was inspired to write a story about a kind bear searching for a home and family.