Book cover for Paddington and the Magic Trick by Michael Bond

Paddington and the Magic Trick

2016 Released
32 Pages
0-1 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
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HarperCollinsISBN 9780062430694

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 charm beginning readers with his unique brand of magic.

Paddington is delighted to discover that the Browns are throwing him a birthday party. But when the magic trick he performs goes awry, Paddington needs something more than a tap of his wand to set things straight.

Paddington and the Magic Trick is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

 


What makes this story a perfect choice for your new reader?


  • A Beloved Classic Character: Paddington Bear, the kind and curious bear from Darkest Peru, celebrates his very first birthday with the Brown family.
  • Level One Reading Practice: Simple sentences, familiar words, and a gentle pace make this an ideal book for children just starting to sound out words on their own.
  • A Funny, Gentle Story: When Paddington’s magic trick goes a little wrong, his attempt to fix it leads to charmingly chaotic results.
  • Heartwarming Family Moments: From blowing out birthday candles to getting help from Mr. Brown, this story is full of sweet, supportive family interactions.

Michael Bond

Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time.

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