Thomas Michael Bond was an English author. He is best known for a series of fictional stories for children, featuring the character of Paddington Bear. More than 35 million Paddington books have been sold around the world, and the characters have also appeared in a popular film series and on television. His first book was published in 1958 and his last in 2017, a span of 59 years.
Bond with a Paddington Bear toy
Art installation depicting Bond in Saint Mary's Square, Paddington, with Paddington Bear
Statue of Paddington Bear in Paddington Station following Michael Bond's death.
Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book A Bear Called Paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author Michael Bond, and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum, David McKee, R. W. Alley and other artists.
Statue of Paddington eating a sandwich in Leicester Square, London
Paddington Bear-themed bench at Paddington station in London. Creator of the character Michael Bond, who based Paddington on a lone teddy bear which he had bought for his wife on Christmas Eve 1956, named the bear after the station.
Paddington Bear merchandise, including the stuffed toy, on sale at Paddington station
Statue of Paddington Bear, by sculptor Marcus Cornish, at Paddington station
