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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I got this on tape as a child and played it over and over. I never got sick of it. Brings back my best memories of childhood
The classic children's book about a silly little bear from Peru that is picked up at Paddington Station by a British family.
Paddington isn't his actual name but nobody can pronounce his Peruvian one correctly, or so he says. Therefore, his new family is naming him, resulting in the quirky name so many generations of children have come to know and love.
After his aunt is in a home for elderly bears, he is sent on his journey to England because his aunt expects him to have a better life there. And boy, does he ever. The little adorable clutz gets to write letters with real ink, eat as much marmelade as his stomach can take and meets all sorts of people. He even wins a painting competition!
The story has clearly been written for smaller children but is enchanting for old(er) readers just as much. There is something chuckle-worthy about all the things that "just happen to" Paddington and how he completely up-ends the lives of the Brown family.
It's a heartwarming succession of mishaps by an adorable culprit who also happens to be an immigrant (so the issue isn't exactly new) and a family growing together even stronger than before.
(You know, jut from the initials, this could be MY suitcase. *lol*)
No, I hadn't read any of the Paddington stories before so it was about time and after I heard that none other than Stephen Fry was narrating this fantastic new audio version, I was convinced that this was the perfect start to a new reading year.
Paddington isn't his actual name but nobody can pronounce his Peruvian one correctly, or so he says. Therefore, his new family is naming him, resulting in the quirky name so many generations of children have come to know and love.
After his aunt is in a home for elderly bears, he is sent on his journey to England because his aunt expects him to have a better life there. And boy, does he ever. The little adorable clutz gets to write letters with real ink, eat as much marmelade as his stomach can take and meets all sorts of people. He even wins a painting competition!
The story has clearly been written for smaller children but is enchanting for old(er) readers just as much. There is something chuckle-worthy about all the things that "just happen to" Paddington and how he completely up-ends the lives of the Brown family.
It's a heartwarming succession of mishaps by an adorable culprit who also happens to be an immigrant (so the issue isn't exactly new) and a family growing together even stronger than before.
(You know, jut from the initials, this could be MY suitcase. *lol*)
No, I hadn't read any of the Paddington stories before so it was about time and after I heard that none other than Stephen Fry was narrating this fantastic new audio version, I was convinced that this was the perfect start to a new reading year.
I'd be lying if I said that I was not hesitant in reading this book. But I honestly thought that this book was trying to be like Winnie the pooh. But it wasn't. Paddington is his own and comes to live in London after living in the darkest part of Peru all his life. Also he doesn't eat honey! He loves to eat Marmalade! I love to read about all his adventures and all the trouble he gets himself into.
Paddington has always been a childhood favourite of mine. He's so adorable and stupid that you can't help but love him.
This first book chronicles Paddington's 'rescue' from Paddington Station (where he has been stranded after coming all the way from 'darkest Peru') by the Brown family, who take him into their home and make him part of the family. Paddington does have a tendency to get himself stuck in places he shouldn't be, or into situations that he can't get out of, and this is the basis for the book. He's very loveable though, and his exploits are rather heart-warming.
This first book chronicles Paddington's 'rescue' from Paddington Station (where he has been stranded after coming all the way from 'darkest Peru') by the Brown family, who take him into their home and make him part of the family. Paddington does have a tendency to get himself stuck in places he shouldn't be, or into situations that he can't get out of, and this is the basis for the book. He's very loveable though, and his exploits are rather heart-warming.
Wish someone loved me as much as Paddington loves marmalade.
Hazel was only sort of into this read-aloud. I think some things just didn't translate to her world of understanding, and I'm not sure that Paddington's clumsy farce is depicted in the pages as well as it plays in movies or cartoons. We will rewatch the adorable Paddington movie though, which is so Wes Anderson-y.
I read this book to my class in Colombia at the end of the day and they absolutely loved it. They couldn’t believe all the trouble that Paddington got into! They loved the idea of a bear travelling from South America to London. It helped them learn more about where I am from.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes