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A Bear Called Paddington

A Bear Called Paddington is the introduction to the polite yet mischievous world of Paddington Bear. Written by beloved author Michael Bond, the story begins with a little bear who finds himself alone in Paddington station. While he’s sitting on an old suitcase, he meets the Brown family, who take him in after reading his tag, “Please look after this bear, thank you”.

Little do the Browns realise, their life is about to be turned upside down (in the best way possible) by this little Peruvian bear. With his famous blue coat and bright red hat in hand, Paddington quickly wins over the hearts of his family and neighbours, however, culture shocks and misunderstandings lead to chaos for little Paddington. From bathtub disasters, theatrical confusions and an accidental trip out to sea, Paddington’s well meaning and innocent escapades captivate both adults and children alike.

Throughout his little adventures, readers and listeners are treated to Paddington’s kind, empathetic and unique perspective on life, beautifully encapsulating the overarching themes of family and friendship. In particular the use of humour to contrast Paddington’s more poignant moments, highlights the importance of embracing one another's differences.

As Paddington becomes accustomed to the bustling city of London, his little mishaps serve as a gentle reminder that sometimes the smallest and unexpected surprises bring the greatest joys in life. With endearing characters and timeless charm, A Bear Called Paddington is a well-loved classic within Children’s Literature, that will always serve to delight, whether you’re experiencing these stories for the first time, or just revisiting them, this audiobook is guaranteed to leave you with a smile.

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Padington Bear had travelled all the way from the darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington Station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same ... for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.

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2hr 39min

Duration

3+ Years

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Chapters

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  1. Chapter 1 : Please Look After This Bear

    The Brown family discovers Paddington, a talking bear from Peru, at Paddington Station in London. They decide to adopt him and take him home, despite his clumsiness and unfamiliarity with human customs.

  2. Chapter 2 : A Bear in Hot Water

    Paddington attempts to take a bath but makes a mess in the bathroom. His lack of understanding about human hygiene leads to a series of humorous accidents.

  3. Chapter 3 : Paddington Goes Underground

    Paddington has his first adventure on the London Underground. Confused by the system, he ends up causing chaos, but the Browns are able to find him before things get too out of hand.

  4. Chapter 4 : A Shopping Expedition

    Mrs. Brown takes Paddington shopping, where he becomes intrigued by escalators and ends up causing a scene at a department store. Despite the chaos, Paddington’s innocence wins everyone over.

  5. Chapter 5 : Paddington and “The Old Master”

    Mr. Brown’s friend, Mr. Gruber, takes Paddington to an art gallery. Paddington tries to clean a painting, mistaking the dirt for a real problem, and accidentally improves its appearance, impressing onlookers.

  6. Chapter 6 : A Visit to the Theatre

    Paddington attends a play with the Brown family. Misunderstanding the performance as real life, he rushes onto the stage to "help," creating a stir among the audience and actors.

  7. Chapter 7 : Adventure at the Seaside

    The Browns take Paddington to the seaside. While digging in the sand, he gets trapped in a bucket and causes a commotion. Despite everything, the family enjoys the trip.

  8. Chapter 8 : A Disappearing Trick

    Paddington tries to perform a magic trick for the Brown family but ends up causing confusion. Though his trick doesn’t go as planned, it brings plenty of laughter and good times to everyone involved.

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Narrator
Stephen Fry
Author
Michael Bond
Publisher
Harper Collins
Featuring
Paddington Bear, Mr Gruber
Duration
2 hours 39 minutes
Language
English
Word Count
24560 words (154 words/minute )
Genres
Classic Literature, Iconic Characters, Comedy
Content Themes
Adventure-Travel
Animals-Bears
Classics-Classics (All)
Reading Promotions-Duchess's Bookshelf
Categories
Family Favourites | Favourite Characters
Voxblock ISBN
9781739693695
Print ISBN
978-0-00-737284-3
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BISAC Codes
JUV045000 Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books,
JUV002030 Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears,
JUV007000 Juvenile Fiction / Classics
Thema Codes
YFP Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories,
YNNJ23 Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears,
YFA Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Reading Level
5-7 Years
Interest Level
Lower Years (5-8)
Key Stage
"Key Stage 1"
ELT
B1
AR Points
4.0.
ATOS Book Level
4.7
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
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