{"product_id":"paddington-9780061170744","title":"Paddington","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe very first, classic Paddington picture book, with updated art from the original artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly fifty years ago, a small bear from Darkest Peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read, \"Please Look After This Bear,\" he stowed away on a ship headed for faraway England. When the little bear arrived at London's busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to welcome a lost bear into their family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaddington Bear has charmed readers worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This reissue of the classic story, with new artwork by original artist R. W. Alley, will surely let a whole new generation of children find a home in their hearts for this lovable lost bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBond, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Bond\u003c\/strong\u003e began chronicling Paddington's adventures in his first book, \u003cem\u003eA Bear Called Paddington, \u003c\/em\u003epublished in 1958. Fortunately, bears don't need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlley, R. W.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR. W. Alley\u003c\/strong\u003e has illustrated a number of books featuring Paddington Bear. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, author Zoë B. Alley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50623082922258,"sku":"9780061170744","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1fe87a5-4900-4c3f-bf61-28e1532ad54e.jpg?v=1732591342","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/paddington-9780061170744","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}