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Meet Paddington Bear

Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children’s literature who first appeared in a 1958 children’s book A bear called Paddington written by British author Michael Bond.

One of the very nice things about being an author is that you are never alone. The characters you have invented travel around with you and are always to hand when you need them, which can be a great comfort as you go through life. I count myself fortunate in having Paddington as a friend. It's rather like having a built-in resident guru. Although his head is often in the clouds, he has his feet firmly on the ground and he has a strong sense of right and wrong. Confronted by a problem, I often find myself wondering how he would deal with it, and mentally take notice of his advice. - Michael Bond, creator of Paddington Bear.

A three dimensional bear dressed as Paddington Bear holding a suitcase.

Cat Rabbit Paddington Bear 2021 felt, fabric, thread, wire. Courtesy the artist. 

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