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A Bear Called Paddington

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4 out of 5
Based on 1,808 Ratings and 160 Reviews

Book Description
Paddington, the most endearing bear from Darkest Peru, first charmed American audiences forty years ago. Now a new generation will surely be won over by Paddington's particular brand of preposterous humor and gentle satire. The Browns first meet Paddington on a railway platform in London. He is sitting on a battered suitcase, wearing an odd-looking hat and a sign around his neck that reads, "Pleas... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (91 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages144
ISBN-100395929512
ISBN-13978-0395929513
Publication Date10/26/1998
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About Michael Bond (Author) : Michael Bond, (born January 13, 1926 in Newbury, Berkshire) is an English children's author. He is the creator of Paddington Bear and has written about the adventures of a guinea pig named Olga da Pol... more
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About Peggy Fortnum (Illustrator) : Peggy Fortnum is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Peggy Fortnum include Paddington: My Book of Marmalade, More About Pa... more
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