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Paddington: Shopping

By Michael Bond and R. W. Alley

Paddington’s cheerful market day takes a surprising turn among the stalls, treats and sticky buns.

rhyming cheerful colourful gentle

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 3 readers

Genres

Animals Humour Poetry/Verse

What is Paddington: Shopping about?

It is market day, and Paddington Bear is off to Portobello Market. With his famous red hat and suitcase in tow, he meets his friend Mr Gruber and explores the busy stalls. There are fascinating sights, tempting treats and, of course, sticky buns to enjoy. Told in lively rhyme and filled with bright illustrations, this gentle board-book adventure introduces little readers to Paddington’s warm friendship, curious nature and amusing mishaps during a cheerful day out.

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

12 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2026

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