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Paddington (Hardcover)

~ (Author), R. W. Alley (Illustrator) "Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform..." (more)
Key Phrases: Darkest Peru, The Browns
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Ages 3^-7. Just in time for Paddington Bear's 40th birthday, here's a new picture book telling the story of his meeting the Brown family in Paddington Station and how he goes home to live with them. Compared with the two earlier picture books of the same title (1972, 1992), which introduce Paddington in similar fashion, the text of this edition is a little longer and closer to the first two chapters in the original chapter book, A Bear Called Paddington. Alley's lively ink-and-watercolor-wash illustrations capture the winsome charm and gentle humor of this unassuming bear. Libraries may want several of this appealing picture book. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


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Nearly fifty years ago, a small bear from Darkest Peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read, "Please Look After This Bear," he stowed away on a ship headed for faraway England. When the little bear arrived at London's busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to welcome a lost bear into their family.

Paddington Bear has charmed readers worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This reissue of the classic story, with new artwork by original artist R. W. Alley, will surely let a whole new generation of children find a home in their hearts for this lovable lost bear.


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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (June 26, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061170747
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061170744
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 10 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,638 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars charming and entertaining, a delight for any child, July 28, 1999
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This review is from: Paddington Bear (Hardcover)
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute for its age group!, December 11, 2003
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This review is from: Paddington Bear (Hardcover)
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Introduce little ones to Paddington, March 7, 2004
This review is from: Paddington Bear (Hardcover)
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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The first of a marvelous picturebook series

A delightful adaptation of Michael Bond's classic bear story, about Paddington the Peruvian bear, and the English family that adopts him. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchantment
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. Read more
Published 12 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Always Awesome!
Paddington Bear is always appealing ... but so much more character with R.W. Alley's illustrations. He brings life, charm and personality to Paddington! Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. J. Gordon

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic children's story!
I loved the Paddington series as a kid, and I have begun to buy this story as a baby gift for friends. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Joy Kraybill

5.0 out of 5 stars Paddington Bear
I shall reserve my review of this and the other 3 other items listed until such time as I receive a response to my previous 2 emails in relation to them.
Published on September 21, 2005 by Christine M. Disney

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the real thing...
This is a dumbed-down picture book version of Paddington that sacrifices most of the charm of the original stories. Read more
Published on May 16, 2000

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