Book description
The very first, classic Paddington picture book, with updated art from the original artist.
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…
Why read it?
1 author picked Paddington as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This has been his favorite since he received it as a gift on his first birthday. Since then, he has requested it over and over again each night until he falls asleep. He loves the narrative's conversational style and enjoys the humour in each of the 'sticky' situations that Paddington gets himself into.
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