Paddington: The original story of the bear from Peru

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The original story about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Performed by Stephen Fry.Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and a label reading ‘Please look after this bear’. Without further ado, Mr and Mrs Brown promptly welcomed the adventurous bear into their family, and in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington.The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath – become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.Michael Bond's bestseller, Paddington, is a testament to his prowess as a top author in children's fiction. The bear's humorous escapades and adventures have made it a favourite among kids and a staple in juvenile literature.For fans of Axel Scheffler (Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes), Dick King-Smith (Martin's Mice), Beatrix Potter (Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales), James Mayhew (Ella Bella Ballerina and the Magic Toyshop), and Jim Field (The Christmas Pig).HarperCollins Children's 2022 Show more