Paddington Bear is ideal for young readers of ages 0-5 and ages 5-7. This led to Paddington appearing in many tributes from the public on the occasion of her death. Paddington’s charming charisma shows when he gets into trouble innocently constantly by mistake and trying his best to fix things! This lovable bear from Peru usually appears in his old hat and duffle coat, carrying his suitcase with secret hidden compartments!įun fact: did you know when the Channel Tunnel was completed in 1994, Paddington Bear was chosen by the British Tunnellers as the first item to be passed through to the French people as a much-loved fictional character from Britain? He famously appeared in a short film with Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee. Paddington’s personality resembles a polite and kind-hearted human, always addressing people as “Mr” and “Mrs” and never by first names. Alley's lively art, this board book is a great.

Written in simple rhyme for younger fans, and paired with R.W. Paddington Bear has charmed readers for generations. The origin of this adorable teddy bear began when this neglected and abandoned toy was tossed and left behind in a department store, only to be discovered by the author Michael Bond who was looking for a gift for his wife during the Christmas Eve of 1956 and since that day Bond began writing a story about this bear for fun, only for it unexpectedly gain popularity among children. Join Paddington Bear on his errands to the Portobello Market, where he greets the shopkeepers, collects his favorite items, and has a special treat with his friend, Mr. Written by Michael Bond and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum, the Paddington Bear books have been adapted into films, TV series, and the character has appeared on all sorts of merchandise. This classic childrens book tells the story of a bear from Peru who sailed to England with nothing but a suitcase and an empty jar of marmalade Board.

Paddington Bear first appeared in 1958 in the children’s book “A Bear Called Paddington' and since has become an iconic character in British children’s literature.

Paddington bear board book