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Paddington: The original story of the bear from Peru

The original story of the bear from Peru

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Paddington: The original story of the bear from Peru

By: Michael Bond
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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About this listen

The original story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry.

Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at 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 a label reading ‘Please look after this bear’. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown promptly welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington.

The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath – become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.

©2007 Michael Bond
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Critic reviews

Praise for the Paddington series:

‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry

‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher

‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller

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