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A Bear Called Paddington

By: Michael Bond
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Summary

The classic story of Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington Station.

“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 found that Paddington was a very unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside became quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington was involved.

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“Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature”
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What made the experience of listening to A Bear Called Paddington the most enjoyable?

Love listening to this book after a hard day and when I don't want to think about big stuff before going to sleep. I revert back to childhood, and listen to the stories of this funny little bear.

What other book might you compare A Bear Called Paddington to, and why?

Good old fashioned story telling. You might also like the mr men collection and the wombles

What about Stephen Fry’s performance did you like?

Can't imagine anyone better to read this audiobook. His performance is wonderful, portraying all the characters with ease.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I forgot what a funny little bear Paddington is, with his aversion to baths and his sidekick Mr Gruber

Any additional comments?

Great audiobook for adults and children alike.

Love it!!

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The slightly sly humour of the Paddington stories delivered by the master of sly humour - it's a match made in Heaven. Stephen Fry is the perfect person to capture the essence of Paddington.

A perfect combination

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So lovely to listen too with my daughter I feel that any age can enjoy the humour in this audio book

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A very enjoyable book. An innocent timeless classic with all-age appeal. Would highly recommend. Skillfully narrated.

Good Old Paddington

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My children aged 8, 6 & 4 say this book was exciting and funny. They are Afrikaans home language kids, and listening to the Audible stories broadens their vocabulary as well as help fill their imaginations! It also calms my ADHD child who can’t sit still. And I as mom get to run a few home chores while they listen.

Exciting and funny!

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