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.
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Michael Bond purchased the original Paddington bear as a Christmas gift for his wife in 1956. A Bear Called Paddington was published two years later. At the time one reviewer said, "It should be compulsory reading for any child from six to sixty. Paddington is the funniest character in children's books for many years." Mr. Bond now lives in London.
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90 of 90 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
This is NOT a comprehensive collection of the Paddington stories!,
By A. P. (NYC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Paddington Treasury (Paddington Bear) (Hardcover)
The publisher's description and reviews neglect to mention that all of the stories in this collection have been abridged. The only reason I didn't give this book fewer stars is because I like the watercolored illustrations (which goes to show that not all changes are bad), and because Paddington is still enjoyable reading, even when edited down. I just wish they had published a color edition of the INTACT stories, or at the very least they should have made it clear upfront that entire chapters have been omitted.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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treasury of Paddington Bear,
By daisy barton (new jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Paddington Treasury (Paddington Bear) (Hardcover)
While all the Paddington stories are wonderful, an anthology of this size is too large for little ones to cuddle up with. Not enough pictures for little listeners. Single volumes would be a better bet.
22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Please look after this bear,
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This review is from: Paddington Treasury (Paddington Bear) (Hardcover)
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.
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Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
young bear gentleman, duffle coat hood, marmalade stains, backwards with surprise, hopeful bear, blue duffle coat, marmalade sandwiches, retired bears, preserves stand, very good bargain, hat politely, bicycle clips, fifty pence, ten pence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monsieur Dupont, Windsor Gardens, Aunt Lucy, Madame Zaza, Signor Alberto, Miss Grimshaw, Portobello Road, Darkest Peru, Great Divide, Sergei Oblomov, Sir Gresholm, Sir Mortimer, Black Beauty, Duncan Hyde, Dick Whittington, South America, Adrian Crisp, Paddington Lends, Paddington Station, Sir Guy, Alderman Fitzwarren, Deirdre Shaw, Norman Church, Sir Huntley, Curry Lets Off Steam New!
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Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
young bear gentleman, duffle coat hood, marmalade stains, backwards with surprise, hopeful bear, blue duffle coat, marmalade sandwiches, retired bears, preserves stand, very good bargain, hat politely, bicycle clips, fifty pence, ten pence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monsieur Dupont, Windsor Gardens, Aunt Lucy, Madame Zaza, Signor Alberto, Miss Grimshaw, Portobello Road, Darkest Peru, Great Divide, Sergei Oblomov, Sir Gresholm, Sir Mortimer, Black Beauty, Duncan Hyde, Dick Whittington, South America, Adrian Crisp, Paddington Lends, Paddington Station, Sir Guy, Alderman Fitzwarren, Deirdre Shaw, Norman Church, Sir Huntley, Curry Lets Off Steam New!
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- In the Beginning by Walter T Brown on page 21, page 22, and page 42
- Happy Birthday (Brand New Readers) by David Martin on page 327
- Criminal Investigation, Second Edition: Law and Practice by Michael F. Brown Ph.D. on page 169
- Look Here! by Hugh Brown on page 350
- Just for You (Ulverscroft Large Print Series) by Mandy Brown on page 365
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- Paddington at Work (Paddington Bear) by Michael Bond in Front Matter
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