Paddington Helps Out

Reviewed by: Deidre Walsh - Goodall Memorial Library, Sanford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 8, 2015

Review

Paddington Bear is a classic. This title is a 2015 reissue, originally published in 1960. It is the third of the Paddington stories. Thankfully the reissue has kept the original pen & ink simple illustrations peppered throughout the book depicting some of Paddington's antics. In this story Paddington enjoys helping out. But every time he tries to "help" things get more chaotic and/or messier than without his help. But you can't help but love him anyway. He's an endearing character full of fun, joy, bravery, and his ever present marmalade. Young readers in grades 2-4 who enjoy sweet, humorous stories with a mischievous character will like this one. Adults who read Paddington as a child will enjoy rereading a classic from childhood. I am not sure why the Paddington stories have been reissued. Perhaps it was due to the Paddington movie coming out last year? Either way, I'm glad they did. I've always enjoyed them and now a new generation can. Purchase if you don't already own them at your library. This also helps to fill a gap in easier chapter books for children in grades 2-4.

Overall Book Score: good