A hardback address and birthday book with Paddington on the cover — hat on, suitcase in paw, holding up a note. The illustration is by Peggy Fortnum, the artist who first drew Paddington for Michael Bond's A Bear Called Paddington in 1958, and whose scratchy, quick-lined pen-and-wash bear is the one many people still picture first.
Inside, it does exactly what you need it to. A tabbed A–Z section for addresses and numbers, a separate birthday section so you stop being the person who remembers on the day after, a pocket at the back for cards and scraps, and a ribbon marker. 132 pages, hardbound, 127 × 177mm — small enough for a kitchen drawer, sturdy enough to last years.
There is something rather fitting about Paddington fronting an address book, given that he arrived at a railway station with a label round his neck asking someone to look after him. He is, after all, the patron saint of keeping in touch.
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Key features
- Hardback address and birthday book featuring Paddington, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
- 132 pages
- Tabbed alphabetical section for addresses and contacts
- Separate birthday section
- Storage pocket at the back
- Bookmark ribbon
- 127mm × 177mm × 15mm
- Museums & Galleries, the British art-stationery publisher behind the V&A, Tate, Natural History Museum and British Museum ranges
- A genuinely useful gift — for a new home, a grandparent, or anyone who still likes a proper address book
FAQ
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Who was Peggy Fortnum? The British illustrator who created the original drawings of Paddington for Michael Bond's first book in 1958, establishing the look of the character.
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How is it organised? A tabbed A–Z section for addresses and contact details, plus a dedicated birthday section.
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How big is it? 127mm wide by 177mm tall, 15mm deep — about the size of a small hardback.
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Does it have a ribbon? Yes, a bookmark ribbon, plus a storage pocket at the back.
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Is it suitable as a gift? Very much so — it's a favourite for new homes, grandparents and anyone who keeps birthdays properly.
