Paddington at the Circus
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1973

Paddington at the Circus

By Michael Bond

Part of the Paddington series

A bear's unexpected circus debut turns the show unforgettable.

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32 pages
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When the circus arrives, Paddington Bear and the Browns are thrilled. But when a trapeze artist swings too close, Paddington finds himself in the spotlight. Can this lovable bear handle the high-flying chaos and become the star of the show? Join Paddington in a delightful adventure filled with laughter and surprises, as he turns a simple circus visit into an unforgettable performance.

From the publisher

The circus comes to town, and Paddington and the Brown family are eager to check out the show. When a trapeze artist swings close by, Paddington becomes a star, just like the clown and acrobats! Paddington’s circus debut makes this show a performance to remember.Michael Bond’s beloved character, Paddington Bear, has warmed readers’ hearts for over 50 years with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. Illustrated by R. W. Alley, this newly repackaged edition of the classic picture book is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear for young readers.

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Format
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about the circusBooks about performing arts
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Book details

Publication
Published
February 23, 2016
First published
April 16, 1973
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062318435

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