Customer Reviews

Paddington Bear

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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.

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!

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.

A delightful adaptation of Michael Bond's classic bear story, about Paddington the Peruvian bear, and the English family that adopts him. This large-format picturebook recaps the first of Bond's famous chapter book, from 1958, wherein Paddington is first found at a railway station and is brought back to the Brown family home. The bright, colorful artwork is perfect: it captures the warmth and whimsy of the original series, presenting us with a little, wobbly, innocent bear who is every bit as fuzzy and lovable now as he was 'way back when.

(Note: there are several other picturebooks in this series with artwork by R. W. Alley... all well worth looking for!) (Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain children's book reviews)

And enchanting introduction to an enchanting and loveable bear. Timeless yet a nostalgic trip to the London-that-was. A good read for children of all ages, including me. And a hook to draw you into his other tales!

Paddington Bear is always appealing ... but so much more character with R.W. Alley's illustrations. He brings life, charm and personality to Paddington! Great for fun; awesome baby AND birthday / holiday / love you gifts for growing children / adults. Everyone wants to have the whole wonderful collection. Who wouldn't?!

I loved the Paddington series as a kid, and I have begun to buy this story as a baby gift for friends. Paddington's antics are endearing and the pictures in this story are really well done.

This book is adorable and appropriate for a first Paddington Bear book. We got our grandson the plush Paddington Bear for toddlers, as well, and he loves them both.

The book arrived quickly and in great shape! This was one of my favorite childhood books and I was excited to find it for my nephew. My only complaint is that the drawings aren't like I remember them, and I was hoping for a version that looked more like the original. Other than that this book is great.

Bought this book for my grandson who thoroughly enjoyed the colorful illustrations and the classic story of paddington bear. Arrived timely and in good condition.