The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with an updated cover design.

Continues the adventures of the very small bear who becomes part of the Brown family of London.

Provides brief plot summaries and criticism for novels which share the same characters or form part of a series, and includes an index of main characters

Explores the history and popularity of the accident-prone, marmalade-stained bear, relating the origins of the Paddington stories and the beginnings of the Paddington merchandising business

Geannoteerde lijst van kinderboeken die tussen 1900 en 1978 in Amerika en Engeland verschenen; ingedeeld naar dertien fantasiegenres

Includes authors, titles, subjects.

A guide based on a 1997 survey of popular children's book authors provides biographical sketches and selected bibliographies for such writers as Beverly Cleary, Lois Lawry, Lewis Carroll, Mary Downing Hahn, and C.S. Lewis.

Paddington Bear loves to lend a paw. From taking a saw to Mr. Curry's kitchen table to extinguishing a surprise flambe, each time Paddington helps out, things tend to get messier before they improve. But with his special tool kit, playful wits, and just a little bit of marmalade, Paddington can take any day and make it extraordinary First published in 1960, Paddington Helps Out is the third 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.

Supplies guidance on the development of special educational programs for gifted children in grades kindergarten to twelfth grade.

Essays on authors whose works range from the traditional or reactionary, to the experimental. During this time, the "problem novel" gained ground. Competition from other media, such as the television, influenced the juvenile-book market. During this period a publishers' group was formed to give serious thought to the direction in which juvenile books should go.

Provides annotations for approximately 1500 sequel books.