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We bought it for a couple of friends for Christmas and I had a flick through to check the content was good enough! 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. The one aspect that I wish that the book had captured was the way that Paddington also stands up for himself. Paddington was brought up to show good manners and he will not engage with those who fail to treat him with the same - he knows how to employ a good Hard Stare. 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.
How to Be More Paddington is more celebration of this fantastic character's warmth than sincere self-help but it is incredibly special nonetheless.This is an extremely minor point though and I can understand why this aspect of his character would be trickier to include in a book that is just a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. He takes delight in the small things, he is always grateful, he gives everything his best shot, he is unfailingly polite. For the last 37 years of his life Michael Bond lived in London, not far from Paddington Station where it all began. 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? 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.
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! A lovely little book that filled me hope and joy… Read on own, and with my son aged 7, a book for the whole family. 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. I’m thoroughly embarrassed to admit that this was my first experience of reading about Paddington bear.
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. Confronted by a problem, I often find myself wondering how he would deal with it, and mentally take note of his advice. This wonderful book is nothing less than absolutely delightful and I believe that everybody could afford to Be More Paddington. Both pictures and words could be used as starting points for chatting with young children about the importance of being kind, just like Paddington.
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