How to Be More Paddington: A Book of Kindness: The perfect gift for fans of Paddington

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This will be what I turn to when in need of cheering up, or in need of comfort, and who else to provide this but Paddington himself?

This lovely hardback book all about the adorable paddington bear is wonderful, the pictures some in colour some just sketches and little phrases and sayings from the sweet bear himself little words of wisdom, I highly recommend this book for all paddington fans! I must admit that Paddington Brown really does hold a special place in my heart so this book could not be more perfect. Bond also wrote culinary mystery stories for adults featuring Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound, Pommes Frites. For the last 37 years of his life Michael Bond lived in London, not far from Paddington Station where it all began.

We bought it for a couple of friends for Christmas and I had a flick through to check the content was good enough! Confronted by a problem, I often find myself wondering how he would deal with it, and mentally take note of his advice.

I’m thoroughly embarrassed to admit that this was my first experience of reading about Paddington bear.This book is a sweet compilation of gentle thoughts and words to live by from the books, reminding us to be innocently wise and kind and well-intentioned just like Paddington Brown, even though the results may be mixed. He could have learnt a great deal from Paddington with his kindness, humility and high moral standards.

Peggy Fortnum's wonderful illsutrations are accompanied by lines from various Paddington books by Michael Bond. I have read this by myself and also with my two year old; it is a gift to the both of us and one to be treasured always. Biography: Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. Over the past few years of seeking out Paddington stories for my own child, I have found the newer R W Alley illustrations strangely jarring - this is not the bear that I grew up with.Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. It had been a lot of hard work but he was glad it had all been worthwhile—even if there was a lot of mess to clear up. But while it would be easy for Paddington to have become hopelessly dated, instead he seems to represent us at our best. How To Be More Paddington: A Book Of Kindness by Michael Bond is a perfect book for anyone of any age who loves Paddington – and who can resist that little face?