Paddington Plays On
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Paddington Plays On

By Michael Bond

Can Paddington keep up with the band as he drums through a French town?

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32 pages· 427 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Paddington Bear is on vacation with the Browns in a quaint French town, where his curiosity leads him to unexpected adventures. When he finds himself drumming in the local band, the challenge is not just keeping the beat but keeping up with the band itself. Will Paddington's rhythm and charm win the day, or will he march to his own beat? Join Paddington in this delightful tale of exploration and music, perfect for young readers eager to sound out their first sentences.

From the publisher

Paddington Bear has delighted readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond’s classic character will drum up the interest of beginning readers with his charming antics. Paddington is having a wonderful time while on vacation with the Browns in a small French town. He loves exploring and meeting new friends. So how exactly does he end up marching through town as a drummer in the local band? Sure, he can keep the beat on the drum. But can he keep up with the band?Paddington Plays On is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
427
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about musicBooks about travelBooks about performing artsBooks about festivals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
191044
Publication
Published
September 20, 2016
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062430717

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