The Book Day Quest

In this new picture book story based on the animated series of The Adventures of Paddington, Paddington joins his friend Mateo for a hilarious World Book Day challenge to rekindle his love of reading and take part in the Windsor Gardens World Book Day fancy dress competition.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The perfect book to get your children excited about World Book Day!

Join Paddington for a hilarious World Book Day challenge in this wonderful new picture book story based on the animated series of The Adventures of Paddington!

Everyone is very excited about World Book Day! Everyone except Mateo, that is. When Paddington discovers his friend has lost his love of reading, the young bear is determined to help rekindle it again so he can take part in the Windsor Gardens World Book Day fancy dress competition!

Paddington sets out on a mission to find the perfect book to inspire Mateo's love of reading. He visits the library, the bookshop, and even the zoo in search of the perfect book. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a grumpy old librarian, a wise old owl, and a mischievous monkey.

Finally, Paddington discovers a book that he thinks will be perfect for Mateo. It's a story about a brave little mouse who travels to the moon and back. Mateo is immediately drawn to the story, and he starts to read it every night before bed.

As World Book Day approaches, Mateo becomes more and more excited about the fancy dress competition. He spends hours designing and making his costume, and he is determined to win. On the day of the competition, he walks up to the stage with confidence and grace, and he wins first prize.

Mateo is overjoyed with his victory, and he thanks Paddington for helping him rekindle his love of reading. Paddington is proud of his friend, and he knows that he has made a difference in his life.

In the end, World Book Day is a great success, and Paddington and Mateo are the talk of the town. They have inspired everyone to love reading, and they have shown that even the smallest of actions can have a big impact.

This is a wonderful book that will inspire your children to love reading and to celebrate the power of books. It's a story that will teach them valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of never giving up. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves children's books.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 249 x 250 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008621599