The amazing Jewish backstory of Paddington Bear – The Australian Jewish News
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Michael Bond's bestselling series was inspired by the thousands of Jewish children who escaped Nazi-occupied Europe for Britain.
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Patterson of Israel — Kalamazoo Public Library
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1974-1982 in the AJN: 'Chutzpah' – the Australian Jewish gay men's group – Aleph Melbourne
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Paddington Bear author Michael Bond dies aged 91
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Bitter Herbs by Marga Minco - Penguin Books Australia
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The Australian Jewish News – AJN
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Periodical Publications from the Australian Jewish Community.
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Stamp of approval for Paddington – The Australian Jewish News
Paddington Bear: the story of the refugee and a message of kindness
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Please look After this Bear
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The Story of Paddington Bear
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Paddington Bear author Michael Bond dies aged 91
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Paddington Bear - Wikipedia
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The Amazing Jewish Backstory of Paddington Bear – Kveller
Paddington Bear' author found inspiration in Jewish refugee children - The Jerusalem Post