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Paddington Goes Shopping

By Michael Bond

Part of the Paddington series

Adjectives

charming humorous endearing

Genres

Animals Humour

Synopsis

Paddington Bear embarks on a shopping trip to Barkridges department store to buy new pyjamas. Mistaking a shop window display for a fitting room, he tries on the pyjamas and inadvertently falls asleep in the bed, becoming the centre of attention for passers-by. This charming tale showcases Paddington's endearing innocence and the humorous situations that arise from his well-meaning adventures.

About the author

Michael Bond was a well-loved British author who created the adventures of Paddington Bear, a polite bear from Peru who loves marmalade. His stories about Paddington’s mischief and kindness have delighted children for many years. Michael Bond enjoyed writing books that made people smile and brought families together through reading.

Pages

28 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1992

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