Paddington Bear visits Edward Wilson Primary

Published: 6th May, 2011
by KARINA WHALLEY

THE author of Paddington Bear was guest presenter of art prizes at Edward Wilson Primary in Paddington. 

Michael Bond, the creator of the world famous, marmalade-eating bear from Peru told the children about his inspiration for his popular series.

He said: “It was Christmas time and started to snow so I went into the toy section of Selfridges and a little bear was sitting there all alone. I thought ‘I can’t leave him all alone on Christmas’. He caught my fancy and, as I lived near Paddington, I thought I’d call him that.”

The author’s wife, Sue Bond and Alison Shields of Paddington Central, a nearby corporate management centre who sponsored the event, chose the winners.

Teacher Martin Stevenson said: “The children, especially the VI [visually impaired] need good role models and an opportunity to use their imaginations.”