Paddington's Day Off

Name: Paddington's Day Off
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Michael Bond
ISBN: 9780062571250

Author: Michael Bond

Series: I Can Read Level 1

Narrator: Christian Coulson

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 04/25/2017

Categories: Children's Fiction, Beginner Readers, Animal Stories, Classic Children's Stories

Synopsis

Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond’s classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure. Paddington and Mr. Gruber enjoy a day off from their duties as they set out to explore London with Jonathan and Judy. Each turn brings a new discovery, and Paddington’s nose for adventure leads to the greatest surprise of all.Paddington’s Day Off is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

About Michael Bond

Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anna on August 29, 2019

I love Paddington. This book did not disappoint and was adorable just like any other Paddington book. It is a Level 1 reading level book with short sentences and familiar words. SPOILERS AHEAD: This is about Paddington and Mr. Gruber taking a day off because of the beautiful weather. They visit the p......more

Goodreads review by Rose on February 14, 2024

Big excitement crammed into an easy reader: Come explore London. Paddington the bear and Mr. Gruber accompany a couple of human-type kids, Jonathan and Judy. Adventures await! One tipoff that this book is for very young readers: When the foursome explore London, where do they go? A very ordinary play......more

Goodreads review by Jillian on May 19, 2017

It was okay - I feel like maybe this is a shortened version of a longer story? But 30 seconds of searching didn't confirm this, so I guess the book is just a little bit random. Also, all the talk about a "Surprise Symphony" and they never actually reveal what the surprise was! (Other than Paddington,......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on April 18, 2021

We adore the Paddington books! That bear always managed to get into scrapes despite his best intentions. In my opinion the words in this book were above level one reading, but it was still fun to read.......more