More about Paddington

by Michael Bond

Other authorsPeggy Fortnum (Illustrator)
Paperback, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

823.914

Publication

HarperCollins (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 176 pages

Description

Classic Literature. Juvenile Fiction. HTML: Paddington Bear becomes a celebrity when he takes portraits of the Brown family with a very old camera. Thanks to the unique results, a local shop puts the photos on display. And that's just the first adventure this extraordinary bear finds himself in. From wallpapering to mystery-solving, Paddington does it all with the sense of wonder and playful charm that readers have come to love. First published in 1959, More about Paddington is the second novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum..… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member ctpress
“I’m a patriotic man, said Mr Brown, but I draw the line at bears playing the national anthem at 6 am. Especially on the xylophone.”

Paddington continues to be “up to something”. Our troublemaker from Darkest Peru have all the best intentions, but something always goes wrong. Mr. Brown
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raises his voice, Mrs. Brown flees to Paddington’s defense.

Gentle and heartwarming humor, I just love Paddington with his childlike wonder and curiosity and more grown up pride and “hard stares”. Stephen Fry’s reading is impeccable.
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LibraryThing member tjsjohanna
More fun adventures of Paddington Bear. I especially liked the chapter where he decorates his room. Seriously - I feel like that sometimes when I'm doing some DIY. Some days nothing goes right.
LibraryThing member RobinRowlesAuthor
More About Paddington is a truly delightful read. I find his adventures most amusing. In his own words "Things happen to me - I'm that sort of bear!"
Paddington is kind hearted, but not everything goes to plan, despite his confidence! I particularly enjoyed chapter two, A Spot of Decorating - it's
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absolutely hilarious, and I can imagine it will be a favourite chapter for many readers. Yes, Paddington encounters lots of adventures, and his antics are fun and lovable! I look forward to reading more stories and adventures about this delightful character.
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LibraryThing member comfypants
A small bear lives with a British family.

3/4 (Good).

It's more cartoonish and considerably less memorable than the first book.

Awards

Audie Award (Finalist — 2008)

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1959-09-01

Physical description

7.4 inches

ISBN

0062422766 / 9780062422767

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