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dphillips's review against another edition
3.0
Reads like a collection of short stories. Had my 7yr old giggling with delight.
rachaelmckinnon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
vikingwolf's review against another edition
4.0
Paddington loves to make his special toffee which is not great for his teeth and requires a visit to the dentist. In this case it is the dentist who comes off worst in their encounter. His attempts to learn about using a sewing machine are complicated by him having paws instead of hands and that is going to be a bit of a disaster for Mr Curry's trousers! Then it is off to the local gymkhana with the Brown family and a picnic made by Mrs Bird. Paddington is finding it a bit difficult to ride a pony and an error with meringues leads to an unexpected set of results in the jumping competitions, to the excitement of the crowd.
A car rally visit also have a few unexpected moments when Paddington accidently volunteers to take part in a wrestling match being hosted there. As Bonfire Night approaches, the poor bear becomes convinced that a man at the department store is actually a thief. It's time for Paddington to put his detective hat on and go undercover at the store by getting a job there and of course it leads to all kind of chaos. Paddington is also mistaken for a food critic after going to get a fitting for a suit but free food isn't something to be sniffed at! A rogue marmalade sandwich then causes a few problems on the dancefloor...
I'm so glad that I started with the Paddington series during the Covid lockdown as the adventures of this endearing little bear really cheered me up and make me laugh. What I like about them is that the books are short reads but pack plenty of adventure into them, stories that anyone of any age can enjoy. The cute illustrations are very funny and add a lot of enjoyment to the story, really bringing Paddington to life for me. I very much enjoy the humour in the books as Paddington always makes me laugh.
People in the stories of course find Paddington a bit more of a challenge to be around. The dentist losing his temper was funny but I have no sympathy for Mr Curry as he always tries to take advantage of Paddington's good nature. Seriously, you'd think Mr Curry would have learned not to trust the bear with anything but I guess mean people don't change! I really enjoyed the story of Paddington on the dancefloor with that rogue marmalade sandwich!
Another enjoyable book in the series.
A car rally visit also have a few unexpected moments when Paddington accidently volunteers to take part in a wrestling match being hosted there. As Bonfire Night approaches, the poor bear becomes convinced that a man at the department store is actually a thief. It's time for Paddington to put his detective hat on and go undercover at the store by getting a job there and of course it leads to all kind of chaos. Paddington is also mistaken for a food critic after going to get a fitting for a suit but free food isn't something to be sniffed at! A rogue marmalade sandwich then causes a few problems on the dancefloor...
I'm so glad that I started with the Paddington series during the Covid lockdown as the adventures of this endearing little bear really cheered me up and make me laugh. What I like about them is that the books are short reads but pack plenty of adventure into them, stories that anyone of any age can enjoy. The cute illustrations are very funny and add a lot of enjoyment to the story, really bringing Paddington to life for me. I very much enjoy the humour in the books as Paddington always makes me laugh.
People in the stories of course find Paddington a bit more of a challenge to be around. The dentist losing his temper was funny but I have no sympathy for Mr Curry as he always tries to take advantage of Paddington's good nature. Seriously, you'd think Mr Curry would have learned not to trust the bear with anything but I guess mean people don't change! I really enjoyed the story of Paddington on the dancefloor with that rogue marmalade sandwich!
Another enjoyable book in the series.
jasmiinaf's review against another edition
4.0
Easy to read an cute childrens book. The funniest story was Riding High, it made me laugh. I like the cover too and it's colours. When I was a kid I watched Paddington Bear from TV but this is the first time I've had a chance to read the books.
cleogold1990's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
3.75
neilrcoulter's review against another edition
4.0
The Paddington stories are some of my favorite read-alouds with the kids. Perfect writing for a family that appreciates witty verbal humor. This volume includes the great characters Gay Cheeseman and Two-Ton "Muscles" Galore, as well as the expected encounter with Mr. Curry (reputation for meanness), chats with Mr. Gruber (buns and cocoa for elevenses), and the rest of the Brown household--along with plenty of hard stares indeed.
linnjbookis's review against another edition
4.0
Very hilarious and joyable. Couldn't stop smiling, this is dangerous good.
marieby's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
cerilouisereads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0