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Paddington has a talent for getting into trouble. His intentions are always the best, but he is seldom far from imminent disaster. "A delightfully humorous book." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ... Read more

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A delightful, funny book
This is one of the most delightful children's books ever. I listened to my mom (Ann)read the Paddington books to my younger brother and was hooked. When I was younger, I remember my mom telling me about the bear on tv who liked marmalade but was never interested in him until I heard the stories. The stories often ended in tears- we would laugh so much. Well, I guess this is less of a review than it is a recommendation. With all of the worthless children's literature out there, this one stands out.

This book is great!
I really liked this book because of adventurouslittle Paddington. I liked when they picked him up at Paddington station.

I laughed so hard I couldn't breath
I was introduced to Paddington as a young age, and I voraciously read every book I could find. The situations Paddington got himself into were so hysterically funny that I would have to put the book down even the third orfourth time I read them. I am eager to see if the magic is still therereading them as an adult.

A SWEET, AND FUNNY BEAR YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH INSTANTLY
This sweet bear will capture the hearts of children of all ages.As a Pattington Bear/Book collecter, my entire house reflects his peaceful nature.Pattington, a bear discovered at Pattington Railway Station by Mr.and Mrs. Brown, lives in a imaginative world.Many Pattington vidoes areon the market.They include the bear himself and the Brown's children. Let Pattington Bear steal your heart today!

Paddington...
He is so clumsy, that anyone will laugh. I read all of the Paddington books I could find as a kid, and I read them again as I got older. And I would read them again, and again and again. This is a very good reason tohave kids, so you can buy this book. Too bad he has become some sort ofcommercial bear, he is much greater as a little clumsy bear trying toplease all the people. ... Read more

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Forty years ago, a small bear from Darkest Peru set out on the adventure of a lifetime. Carrying a battered suitcase containing several jars of marmalade, and wearing a tag around his neck that read Please Look after This Bear, he stowed away on a ship and landed in Londons Paddington Station. As luck would have it, the Brown family found him, named him Paddington, and welcomed him to their home and into the hearts of millions of readers.Since 1958, Paddington Bear has charmed readers worldwide with his humorous misadventures. In celebration of Paddingtons 40th birthday, Michael Bonds original story of Paddington Bear has been beautifully reillustrated by artist R.W. Alley.

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Introduce little ones to Paddington
I loved the "real" Paddington stories as a young girl. When I saw these versions for younger kids at the library, I checked some out to see if my daughter would enjoy them. She loves them! The longer, original stories are much too complex for her (she's 2). But these introduce the characters and are filled with the same humor and warmth of the original stories. The illustrations are wonderful and bring my beloved Paddington to life. We love these books and have now purchased some for our collection!

Cute for its age group!
It may seem like a "dumbed-down picture book" version of the original story --- because it's meant for a YOUNGER READER!! The age group for this book is clearly stated as AGES 4-8, while the original is for AGES 9-12. This is a wonderful book with delightful illustrations for the 4-8 year old. It's just the right length for parents to read to the kids (without falling asleep) and for beginning readers to read it themselves.

Not the real thing...
This is a dumbed-down picture book version of Paddington that sacrifices most of the charm of the original stories. This is one of the few childrens' book purchases I've ever regretted. Buy A Bear Called Paddington instead.

charming and entertaining, a delight for any child
As a child I fell in love with Paddington bear, who spoke to me more than Winnie ever could, although many have drawn simmilarities between the two. Both are fumbling, innocent little things, orphaned and adopted by human families. Winnie couldn't keep his sticky little paws out of the honey jar, and Paddingtons fondness for marmalade could be called obsessive... However for all these simmilarites the one difference is that while child-like pooh looked to Mr Robin for guidance, it was the wee bear in galoshas and a rain hat, found at the Paddington railway station, whose simplistic outlook on life saved his adoptive family from complete destruction of sanity in the day-to-day madness of the world. Paddington was a saviour in childhood, and is bound to be an absolute delight for any child who learns of his misadventures, his love of marmalade and his earnest love of his newly adopted family and newly adopted life in city. ... Read more

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This treasury marks Paddington's 40th year in America, with a comprehensive collection of Sir Michael Bond's beloved stories. Peggy Fortnum's line drawings have been watercolored by her step-granddaughter Caroline Nuttall-Smith, who was not yet born when the books were first published. Since the Browns first discovered him at London's Paddington Station wearing a tag that read "Please look after this bear," Paddington's popularity has grown and his books have sold 25 million copies worldwide in 22 languages. The enduring appeal of this small bear from Darkest Peru ensures that he will be discovered by generations to come. Those well versed in Paddington's antics know that he does tend to make ordinary occasions more exciting. While readers of all ages may laugh as he bumbles from one near disaster to another, it is always a relief to find a happy ending. ... Read more

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A "must" for all Paddington Bear fans and young readers.
Parents will want to use this as read-aloud material: it provides a thick treasury of Paddington Bear stories, accompanied by Peggy Fortnum's line drawings watercolored by her step-granddaughter. Paddington Bear is always in trouble, and this provides an excellent, whimsical set of adventures for newcomers and prior Paddington fans in a fine keepsake edition.

Please look after this bear
Paddington, a small bear from "darkest Peru," definitely needs looking after as he always finds himself in one sticky situation after another. I discovered P. only a few years ago. I had MEANT to read the P. books for YEARS, but somehow hadn't gotten around to it. After I finally read A Bear Called Paddington, frequently laughing out loud at Paddingtons' "situations," I immediately found the next three books, then the next three...

I am delighted that the Paddington books have now been bound in one volume and am equally delighted to be adding this to my collection. ... Read more

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There is nothing that Paddington Bear loves better than living with the Browns...except maybe marmalade! But now Mr. and Mrs. Brown have given him something else to love at number thirty-two Windsor Gardens -- his very own garden. Paddington sets to work in an attempt to create the most interesting garden he can. In typical Paddington style, hapless mischief leads to blind luck, and his garden turns out to be a most unique site indeed!

Paddington Bear has charmed readers for more than forty years. Now another generation of fans can Join the beloved bear from Darkest Peru on a variety of adventures written by Michael Bond and illustrated by artist R. W. Alley

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Paddington Bear at the Circus
The circus has come to town. The Browns, including Paddington have come to see the show. With Paddington, however, everything is an adventure. This book will be a favorite of all those who read this hilarious book. The colorful and actionful story will have you laughing and smiling for hours. This is one of the best Paddington Books written. ... Read more

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From his early days in Darkest Peru to his first adventures in england, Paddington Bear's memories are fondly recorded in this one-of-a-kind scrapbook.Filled with little-known facts, travel souvenirs, family photos, and letters to unfold, pull out, and peek under, this personal journal ia a Paddington keepsake to treasure.

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Let's Have Lots More Paddington!
As a librarian, I have a fondness for, indeed a fascination for, good children's literature. I've loved Paddington since childhood, and am pleased to see new Paddington stories out. Hopefully, there'll be some more full-length books as well. It is funny that Michael Bond once said that he'd never go into Paddington's past in a book--yet he does here. No matter--this book is a treat for the Paddington fan who's followed all the old books, finally explaining how Paddington was orphaned, how he came to live with his aunt, even his original name in Peru. There are all sorts of little touches of this lovable, well-meaning, and very polite little bear's personality throughout ("Suppose I hadn't gone to Paddington Station? I might have been named 'Mornington Cross'!") R. W. Alley's illustrations are charming, capturing our little friend's personality and charm. (Everyone in the bookstore thought I was crazy...they kept hearing "Awww..." every time I turned the page.) And it's good to see Paddington's spelling has improved so much! All in all, a treat for the lifelong fan and the newcomer. Now, when are we going to see Paddington on the big screen? ... Read more

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Christmas is coming, and Paddington has saved just enough bun money to take the entire Brown family to Barkridges store for a holiday adventure. But things don't turn out at all as Paddington had planned...and Barkridges may never be the same! Leave it to Paddington, that beloved bear from Darkest Peru, to turn a chaotic Christmas disaster into an unforgettable holiday surprise!

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Paddington Saves the Day Again
Paddington is on another adventure again. This story is about Paddington's trip to Barkridges to see the Christmas displays and Santa Claus, but the trip is not what he expects. He tries to help Barkridges and fix the faulty displays, but causes more commotion than help. However, Paddington did help when the story appeared in the newspaper, bringing the crowds and a few improvements to the store. And Paddington received a special present from Santa. This beautifully illustrated book has vibrant, new drawings giving Paddington a fresh new look. This books will become a favorite of any Paddington Fan. ... Read more

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Paddington's ABC
Learning your ABCs with Paddington Bear could not be any more fun. Young children love Paddington, so linking a lovable bear with some concepts such as the alphabet are a dynamic duo. Showing the letters, objects that begin with the same letter and that word help children learn the alphabet easily. ... Read more

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It's carnival time! Paddington Bear and his friend Mr. Gruber join the festivities by entering the Busy Bee Adventure Trail contest--whoever finds the greatest number of objects starting with the letter "B" wins a prize. They search all along the canals of Little Venice in London where Bicycles, Boats, and Balloons abound. Things couldn't be better. Then Mr. Gruber notices a sneaky-looking boy following them,. Could he be copying their list? Luckily, Paddington has a trick or two up his sleeve. After all, his B is the most important one of all--B for bear, that is.

Paddington Bear has charmed readers for nearly forty years. Now, another generation of fanscan join the beloved bear from Darkest Peru on a variety of new adventures written by author Michael Bond. R. W. Alley's vibrant illustrations celebrate the classic tradition of Paddington with a fresh, new look. ... Read more

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Paddington Bear and the Busy Bee Carnival
What could be more fun than a Carnival? Paddington decides to enter the Busy bee Adventure Trail Contest, trying to find the most objects thatstart with the letter "B." Children will not only be able to helpread this story, but search the illustrations to find the "B"words that Paddington Bear does. This book is great to encourage childrento think of their own words. Buy this one today and you will not be sorry. ... Read more

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There"s been no end to the chaos at 32 Windsor Gardens since Paddington, that irresistible bear from Darkest Peru, joined the Brown family. Even Mrs. Bird, the housekeeper, has learned that there"s no knowing what"s likely to happen when he"s around. Well meaning as ever, Paddington"s at it again, and this time he really goes to town.
If a boulder rolls down the aisle of a bus, sending the entire carload careening; if a visitor to the hospital leaves even the staff psychiatrist baffled; or if a hostess discovers her surprise dessert is "baked elastic," you can be sure that Paddington is somewhere close at hand.
Paddington fans will be delighted as, once more, that bear turns things merrily, unpredictably topsy-turvy in this revised edition of Paddington Goes to Town. ... Read more

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Will greatly appeal to modern generations
The appearance of this classic in solid hardcover reissue format will delight librarians whose collection holdings include aging titles: the bright cover enhances this new edition Paddington Goes To Town, and will greatly appeal to modern generations and will introduce them to the exploits of a small bear who journeys from 'darkest Peru' to join the Brown family in a series of zany events. ... Read more

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Here"s Paddington once more, just returned from a visit to Darkest Peru and his Aunt Lucy"s birthday celebration at the Home for Retired Bears. Now that Paddington is home with the Browns, he"s free to cause his usual kind of trouble: dabbling in the stock market, trying a career as a barber, even taking a turn at the ballet. But the promise of international fame doesn"t turn this bear"s head. Not for long, at least. Indeed, readers will agree, it"s far better to be simply a bear called Paddington. ... Read more

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I liked this book
I liked this book because it was funny, surprising, and happy. I liked it when Paddington fell into the river because it was funny. I recommend this book for ages 6-9. If you can, try to read the whole Paddington series.

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