Paddington at Large
Paddington at Large includes a bright, newly designed dust jacket. Underneath, however, you will find the same old beloved bear. Meet Paddington – a dignified, well-meaning, but troublemaking bear from “darkest Peru.”
Young readers will enjoy this reissue of the 1962 classic. This classic rendition includes some of this little bear’s best adventures (or misadventures). You’ll surely love his wild ride on a power lawnmower. Next, you’ll cheer him on during his appearance on a game show. Finally, you’ll marvel at him as you see his unusual logic winning him the jackpot.
Paddington is, understandably, a favorite character for kids, one they can truly relate to, as his best-laid, well-intentioned plans somehow go topsy-turvy. As always, Bond’s prose is fun to read, with the solemn, serious little bear providing humorous contrast to the absurd goings-on around him. Peggy Fortnum’s spare, evocative, often witty line drawings are as wonderful as ever!