Olga da Polga has left the pet shop to start a new life with her owners. Her home is now a large and airy hutch and it's not long before she meets Noel the cat, Fangio the hedgehog, and Graham the tortoise. Her garden companions soon discover that Olga loves an audience and from the moment shearrives she tells them stories about her wild and exciting adventures. Although they are not always sure whether to believe everything Olga says, one thing is certain - since Olga moved in, life is never dull!Whether she's Olga the explorer, Olga the prizewinner, or Olga the storyteller, she is always Olga da Polga!Written by the beloved Michael Bond, with wonderful colour illustrations by Catherine Rayner and a dazzling design, this is a gift edition for young readers to treasure.It is presented in a special slipcase and signed by both author and illustrator.
Michael Bond
Michael Bond was a British author best known for creating the beloved character Paddington Bear. Bond's literary style was characterized by his ability to blend humor, warmth, and whimsy in his stories. His most notable works include the Paddington Bear series, which follows the adventures of a polite and well-meaning bear from Peru who finds himself in various mishaps in London.
Bond's contributions to literature include bringing to life a character that has captured the hearts of readers of all ages around the world. His stories have had a lasting impact on the children's literature genre, inspiring generations of readers with Paddington's charm and kindness.
One of Bond's most famous works is "A Bear Called Paddington," the first book in the Paddington Bear series, which was published in 1958. The book has since been adapted into various forms of media, including television shows and films, cementing Paddington Bear as a timeless and iconic character in children's literature. Bond's legacy continues to live on through the enduring popularity of Paddington Bear and his endearing adventures.