Michael Bond recalls in his own words how Paddington first came into being:

"I bought a small toy bear on Christmas Eve 1956. I saw it left on a shelf in a London store and felt sorry for it. I took it home as a present for my wife Brenda and named it Paddington as we were living near Paddington Station at the time. I wrote some stories about the bear, more for fun than with the idea of having them published. After ten days I found that I had a book on my hands. It wasn’t written specifically for children, but I think I put into it the kind things I liked reading about when I was young."

And so this is how Paddington started, and he has been a favourite  to many children ever since, Always a popular choice, Paddington will be a friend for life.

Large Paddington

Price: £24.99

This Extra large Paddington, ticks all the boxes for a perfect gift. One which will last for many years to come, he his soft and cuddly. Comply's with all the British Standards he will be a winner with children of all ages.

Limited Paddington in a Box

Price: £34.99

Paddington Bear

Price: £15.99

Paddington Bear Large and Cuddly This Paddington is 30cm (12") Soft plush fur in a classic duffle coat and hat

Paddington in a Tin

Price: £6.99

Paddington in a tin, this is a small Paddington bear, who travels around in his own Suitcase tin.