When the Browns go on holiday to France, Paddington is put in charge of the "eyetinnery." But even with the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, somehow Paddington takes the family off the beaten path on a voyage no one could forget. With Paddington in charge, one should always plan on a little bit of adventure! First published in 1961, Paddington Abroad is the fourth novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum. What kind of trouble can one small bear from Peru get into in France? A Classic Comedy of Errors: From passport trouble at the airport to accidentally serving the Browns snails for dinner, Paddington’s best intentions lead to the funniest results. - An Unforgettable Adventure: Follow Paddington as he joins a French village band, gets lost during a parade, and even finds himself in the middle of the Tour de France on a tricycle with no brakes! - Perfect for Reading Aloud: With short chapters and gentle humor, this story is a delight for families to share together, whether at home or on their own vacation. - A Beloved Classic Character: Revisit the bear from Peru who has warmed the hearts of generations with his earnest politeness, love of marmalade, and knack for finding trouble. The stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all around the world for over 50 years. "After all," he explained, "it is not every day we have a bear staying in St. Castille." The Browns are going on holiday to France, and Paddington is in charge of the "eyetinnery." He has the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, but somehow he takes the family far off the beaten path. With Paddington in charge, one should always plan on the unexpected. Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published 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.