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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
A delightful family read-aloud. My kids really enjoyed this one!
lighthearted
fast-paced
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Would you believe I never read this book as a child? It's super cute!
Loved listening to my husband read this to our daughter
I loved this book as a kid. Re-reading it as an adult, it struck me how this story of a middle-class British family taking in an undocumented Latin American immigrant seems so much edgier, and richer, than I remembered. Great for all ages.
Enjoyable adventures, and short enough chapters that we ended up reading one a night. Some words/sayings we didn't understand, but were able to get the meaning of it due to context.
Very cute; I can see why I loved these books as a kid. It's quite a rare (modern) kids' book that is essentially plotless, though; you could exchange the second half of this book with any other Paddington installment and no one would be any the wiser. The little bear's adventures are incredibly episodic! He has a child's logic, though, which is very engaging, and it's probably one of the rare examples of a proper book series built around the familiarity of "hooks," like a sitcom (Paddington's literal approach and love of marmalade, visits to Mr. Gruber, Mr. Curry's stinginess, etc.) - the sort of thing you often encounter in early children's storybooks, but rarely otherwise. That explains both the appeal, I think, as well as the age range of the readership; there's few books (the Winnie-the-Pooh books, perhaps) that are perfectly pitched at 6-year-olds: no longer the realm of picture books, but not yet the complicated realm of the children's novel. Paddington still holds up, even if the age of one-and-sixpence pocket money is now long gone.
A quick 40 minute journey into the delightful world of "A Bear Called Paddington" and let me tell you, it's not just for kids – this bear has a PhD in comedy! I can't wait to share this with my siblings and students!
Firstly, Paddington's little escapades are like a masterclass in humor. As an adult, I found myself chuckling at his knack for getting into the most absurd situations. The things he did with just a jar of marmalade were downright hilarious.
But what really had me in stitches were Paddington's unexpected witty comebacks. I swear, this bear has a comeback for every situation. His magic tricks? Pure gold. I haven't laughed that hard since... well, never. The best part is the way he does it all so innocently. As an adult, it cracks me up, the way he doesn't seem to know just how much of a clown he is. And let's talk about those clap-backs to the photographer at the seaside. Paddington needs to be on TikTok with his humor.
In short, reading "A Bear Called Paddington" was a great time. The book is a treasure trove of giggles, and Paddington is the undisputed king of unexpected wit. Whether he's pulling rabbits out of a hat or turning a simple photo op into a riotous affair, Paddington Bear is the stand-up comic we all need in our lives – furry, funny, and unforgettable.
Firstly, Paddington's little escapades are like a masterclass in humor. As an adult, I found myself chuckling at his knack for getting into the most absurd situations. The things he did with just a jar of marmalade were downright hilarious.
But what really had me in stitches were Paddington's unexpected witty comebacks. I swear, this bear has a comeback for every situation. His magic tricks? Pure gold. I haven't laughed that hard since... well, never. The best part is the way he does it all so innocently. As an adult, it cracks me up, the way he doesn't seem to know just how much of a clown he is. And let's talk about those clap-backs to the photographer at the seaside. Paddington needs to be on TikTok with his humor.
In short, reading "A Bear Called Paddington" was a great time. The book is a treasure trove of giggles, and Paddington is the undisputed king of unexpected wit. Whether he's pulling rabbits out of a hat or turning a simple photo op into a riotous affair, Paddington Bear is the stand-up comic we all need in our lives – furry, funny, and unforgettable.
I've never read any of the Paddington books, so decided to give it a go.
A lovely and charming read. Paddington manages to create chaos wherever he goes but also manages to endear himself to petty much everyone he meets.
Apparently Bond didn't have an age group in mind when he wrote this. And, I do think all readers - however old they are - can enjoy exploits of this bear with a penchant for marmalade.
A lovely and charming read. Paddington manages to create chaos wherever he goes but also manages to endear himself to petty much everyone he meets.
Apparently Bond didn't have an age group in mind when he wrote this. And, I do think all readers - however old they are - can enjoy exploits of this bear with a penchant for marmalade.
