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  • A Bear Called Paddington

  • By: Michael Bond
  • Narrated by: Stephen Fry
  • Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (934 ratings)

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A Bear Called Paddington

By: Michael Bond
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Summary

The classic story of Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington Station.

“A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.”

The Browns first met Paddington on 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 his hat.

The Browns soon found that Paddington was a very unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside became quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington was involved.

©1958 Michael Bond (P)1958 HarperCollins Publishers
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Love it!!

What made the experience of listening to A Bear Called Paddington the most enjoyable?

Love listening to this book after a hard day and when I don't want to think about big stuff before going to sleep. I revert back to childhood, and listen to the stories of this funny little bear.

What other book might you compare A Bear Called Paddington to, and why?

Good old fashioned story telling. You might also like the mr men collection and the wombles

What about Stephen Fry’s performance did you like?

Can't imagine anyone better to read this audiobook. His performance is wonderful, portraying all the characters with ease.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I forgot what a funny little bear Paddington is, with his aversion to baths and his sidekick Mr Gruber

Any additional comments?

Great audiobook for adults and children alike.

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So lovely to listen too with my daughter I feel that any age can enjoy the humour in this audio book

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Paddington

Lovely stories, really true to the original books and read so well by Stephen Fry

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Comfortable

My go to listen when I am upset or can't sleep. Perfectly read by Stephen Fry.

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👌🏼

The best written and read story to listen to in the whole wide world. Ever. Ever.

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Lovely

Nicely read out story, and easy to follow, childhood memory, loved it, thank you

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Paddington is the best.

😍.I love this book ❤️ . It’s so warm and calm. It makes me and my children fall asleep in the car. Best book probably ever.

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Happy Paddington is inspirational

I liked the humour of Paddington but the voices were dissatisfying

Too add to it I liked the song and characters







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A bear called Paddington

The book has interesting things in every chapter like: Paddington does magic or a visit to the theatre. Paddington is sent out for a new home because his own house has been destroyed by a earthquake. Paddington goes to London where he lives with the brown’s house what adventure will be next

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NOT THE SAME

I was hoping for the "real" story and it was nothing like it 😤😤😤 I was so angry you should not get it if you know the book but if you don't know the story listen to it :)

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