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

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

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

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Indeed, so many of the values and points of manners which are so important to Paddington feel like they belong to a different age.

Now you can learn how to be more like the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru in this uplifting collection of inspiring – often hilarious – quotes from the enduringly popular books by Michael Bond, with beautiful illustrations by the original Paddington illustrator, Peggy Fortnum. Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. She graduated from the Central School of Art in London after the war interrupted her studies at Tunbridge Wells Art School, then worked as an art teacher, painter and textile designer before becoming a full-time book illustrator. I have gathered up postcard images of some of my favourite Fortnum illustrations but it is wonderful to finally have them in one place.I recognised images that clearly accompanied stories from my son's own collection - I do understand why publishers felt the need to modernise. Tiny books of potted quotes from various pieces of classic literature are ten a penny, particularly if the characters originate from the Hundred Acre Wood. Now you can learn life lessons from the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru, in this uplifting collection of quotations from the enduringly popular books by Michael Bond, with beautiful illustrations by the original Paddington illustrator, Peggy Fortnum. You can even imagine him getting in a muddle with the hand sanitiser and the face masks of the pandemic. Michael Bond never thought of writing for children but, after producing a number of short stories and radio plays, his agent suggested that he adapt a television play for children.

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. 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.

I felt teary as I read the lovely words and remembered again why I have loved this little bear for over thirty years. From arriving in London and winning the hearts of the Brown family, to sharing elevenses with Mr Gruber and lending a paw around the neighbourhood, he always tries to do his very best for others… even if there are a few well-intentioned mishaps along the way!

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! Peggy Fortnum's wonderful illsutrations are accompanied by lines from various Paddington books by Michael Bond. My son has a 'My First Paddington' gifted by some lovely friends and a Paddington car seat toy which he has found variously amusing and terrifying.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? From winning the hearts of the Brown family, to sharing elevenses with Mr Gruber and lending a paw around the neighbourhood, Paddington always tries to do his very best for others…even if there are a few well-intentioned mishaps along the way!



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