Author: Michael Bond
Illustrator: R. W. Alley
For Ages: 4 and above
No. of Pages: 24
Publisher: Harper Collins, UK
Year: 1986
And here’s adorable Paddington again – this time on a visit to the Palace.
It’s a beautiful day when Paddington and Mr. Gruber set out to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately, the bear has a bad time in the crowd and ends up missing the parade. Just when all seems glum, a man in a bowler hat asks the policeman at the gate to let them in so Paddington can get a proper photograph!
Then they know, someone in the Palace likes bears and has let them in.
Excerpt
“Look,” said a small boy, pointing at Paddington. “One of the soldiers has dropped his hat.”
“It’s what they call a busby, dear,” said his mother.
Paddington jumped to his feet. “I’m not a busby,” he cried. “I’m a bear!”
