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A Bear Called Paddington

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A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum

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By Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum

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28 reviews

“A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.”

The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon find that Paddington is a very unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington is involved.

Reviews

31 Aug 2025

I would recommend this book to children aged 5 to 8 years, particularly if they love animals. I enjoyed getting to know the bear from Darkest Peru, and reading about all his mishaps and misunderstandings. From the text, it was easy to create imagery scenes in my mind which Michael Bond described brilliantly.

18 Aug 2025

This is one of my favourite storys. I love paddington. Mummy read this so be before bed

04 Sep 2023

Paddington Bear is very cute and he goes on lots of adventures.

21 Sep 2022

It was not very good because i don't like Paddington that much . I'd prefer winnie the pooh.

30 Aug 2022

I love reading about Paddington adventures shopping and his fun on the escalator

18 Aug 2022

Firstly, it was a VERY funny story I couldn't stop laughing. It's about a bear called Paddington crossing from Peru to England and gets taken in by the Browns family. He gets into plenty of trouble and a bit of mischief, this has got to be one of the best books I've ever read and probably ever will read. I would definitely recommend it to you!

13 Aug 2022

A disappearing book! Th e best book ever!

11 Jul 2022

I would recommend this book to people love bears.
My favourite person was Paddington.

05 Jan 2022

It was a good story, its a lot like the movie. I liked that Paddington could do magic tricks

31 Aug 2021

It was funny as he got into mischief. I liked Paddington the most because he was adventurous and got into trouble. I would recommend this to anyone who likes comedy and adventures.

18 Jul 2021

Paddington is my favourite character because he's funny. He reminds me of Winnie the Pooh because he's not very clever but everything he does somehow turns out right. I like his friend, Mr Gruber too and all the adventures that Paddington has.

03 Feb 2021

I thought that this book was awesome and impressive. I think Paddington is hilarious even if he doesn't mean to be. In a few minutes, he managed to cover himslef with cream and jam. Of course Judy found it hilarious! Paddington is always raising his hat. Also, when he drew attention to a shop, it was just so funny and he got to have whatever he wanted from the shop for free. My faviroute charcter is Paddington because he's just so funny and comical. I reccomend this book ro everyone as it is awesome and amazing!

31 Aug 2020

It was a really lovely story about how paddington live with the brown family and that how he got his name.
It was a nice ending that paddington became friends with Mr Gruber and that he wishes aunt Lucy could join him on his adventure

26 Aug 2020

An old favourite revisited

23 Aug 2020

It was a fiction book and it was good.I enjoyed the story because it had good characters and was enjoyable to read.I would recommend this book to children who enjoy reading fictional books.

18 Aug 2020

It was quite long and didn't have many pictures. Grown ups might like it.

10 Aug 2020

I like this book because it is interesting and it probably is what would happen with a talking bear from darkest Peru. My favourite character is Paddington because he is funny. I would recommend this to people aged 10+.

06 Aug 2020

It was very silly! I would recommend it for any age.

02 Aug 2020

I found this book hilarious. Full of twists and turns and a very silly bear. A great read. I cannot wait to read another book in the series.

30 Jul 2020

A Bear Called Paddington is an AWESOME book.
I like it because there is quite a lot cute stuff.
My favorite character is Paddington bear himself because he is funny.
I would recommend this to animal lovers .

16 Jul 2020

These are the first Paddington stories showing how he comes to live with the Browns. I love the films and TV series so knew that Paddington would cause a lot of trouble. I really enjoy these stories!

23 Jul 2019

I Liked Paddington Best.
I would recommend it to Imaginative Readers.

05 Aug 2018

i love paddington

14 Aug 2017

I love this classic. My little sisters love it too. Recommended for any age.

(Included in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up.)

09 Aug 2017

I think people would love this book if they like stories about mischievous and heroic adventures.

27 Jul 2017

Very enjoyable book to read

01 Sep 2016

i love this

27 Aug 2016

If you really like confusing and hilarious books ,this the right book for you and it really grabs with different feelings in it as well, suppose, joyful at the beginning. With lots of adventures within it it will really grab you by the hand .
Not forgetting ,this book was so good that I read it in a day!!!

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