Not the real thing...:
This is a dumbed-down picture book version of Paddington that sacrifices most of the charm of the original stories. This is one of the few childrens' book purchases I've ever regretted. Buy A Bear Called Paddington instead.
Cute for its age group!:
It may seem like a "dumbed-down picture book" version of the original story --- because it's meant for a YOUNGER READER!! The age group for this book is clearly stated as AGES 4-8, while the original is for AGES 9-12. This is a wonderful book with delightful illustrations for the 4-8 year old. It's just the right length for parents to read to the kids (without falling asleep) and for beginning readers to read it themselves.
Introduce little ones to Paddington:
I loved the "real" Paddington stories as a young girl. When I saw these versions for younger kids at the library, I checked some out to see if my daughter would enjoy them. She loves them! The longer, original stories are much too complex for her (she's 2). But these introduce the characters and are filled with the same humor and warmth of the original stories. The illustrations are wonderful and bring my beloved Paddington to life. We love these books and have now purchased some for our collection!
Paddington Bear:
I shall reserve my review of this and the other 3 other items listed until such time as I receive a response to my previous 2 emails in relation to them.
Enchantment:
And enchanting introduction to an enchanting and loveable bear. Timeless yet a nostalgic trip to the London-that-was. A good read for children of all ages, including me. And a hook to draw you into his other tales!
| Author: | Michael Bond | | Binding: | Hardcover | | EAN: | 9780060278540 | | Edition: | Revised | | ISBN: | 0060278544 | | Number Of Pages: | 40 | | Publication Date: | 1998-11-30 | | Reading Level: | Ages 4-8 |
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