I received this book as a baby gift many years ago, 10 years to be exact. I read this story to my child every single night until she was 3 and she always found it to be refreshing! I am so sorry this book is out of print, but if you can get a copy at a reasonable price, it is well worth it. A great bedtime story!

This has been one of our family's very favorite books of all time! My daughter made it part of her night-time ritual each night beginning when she was about 18-months-old. The story involves counting, and there's a small mystery on each page to determine where the caterpillar is hiding! The pictures are simple, fun, sweet, and not overwhelming, which is just what you want before bedtime. If you can get hold of a copy, DO SO ASAP!

With a pleasingly simple vocabulary perfect for first and second grade readers, this book captures the pleasures of a family spending a Saturday together. Ms. Baker is a fine writer.

This is a wonderful book! Parents will recognize the everyday situations families experience, and it's a treat to see patience and kindness portrayed by these bears with their kids. Children like the gentle story; early readers can feel confidence as they spot words and phrases they can successfully read. Told from each family member's point of view, the story of their afternoon unfolds with appreciation of everyone's unique experience of life. It's delightful.

This is my absolute favorite P.B. Bear book. The inside covers have beautiful color pictures of all things party. This is a great learning tool for kids. You can teach them the names of all sorts of fun items.

The story starts in the morning with P.B. Bear in his cute pajamas. He doesn't want to stay in bed because today is his birthday. With a "Happy Birthday to Me" he heads for breakfast. Friends start arriving at his home and soon they all decide to go for a picnic. When you turn the page...you have to keep turning the page because the words go in a circle around some railroad tracks.

The picnic looks just fantastic, with cake and gummy bears and all sorts of yummy cucumber sandwiches. Then, he opens all his presents. They ride home in a train and the tired little bear goes right to sleep...but not before he brushes his teeth!

This book is just filled with pictures. Some of the words are missing in the sentences and the picture of the word appears. So, you can have lots of fun teaching words.

Totally Cute!

I bought this book long before I had children. I loved the way the author uses pictures in his books instead of all words. The characters are so lovable. I have this book plus PB Bear Treasure hunt. If they ever become available again I definately recommend them.

Parents will want to use this as read-aloud material: it provides a thick treasury of Paddington Bear stories, accompanied by Peggy Fortnum's line drawings watercolored by her step-granddaughter. Paddington Bear is always in trouble, and this provides an excellent, whimsical set of adventures for newcomers and prior Paddington fans in a fine keepsake edition.

Paddington, a small bear from "darkest Peru," definitely needs looking after as he always finds himself in one sticky situation after another. I discovered P. only a few years ago. I had MEANT to read the P. books for YEARS, but somehow hadn't gotten around to it. After I finally read A Bear Called Paddington, frequently laughing out loud at Paddingtons' "situations," I immediately found the next three books, then the next three...

I am delighted that the Paddington books have now been bound in one volume and am equally delighted to be adding this to my collection.

My four year old daughter and 1 1/2 year old son love this book. They bring it to us often to read. The story is perfect for bedtime and a joy to read. Highly recommended!

Kate McMullen, Creator of two wonderful books featuring a feisty young girl. Lila Fenwick, as their central character, will delight her readers with this gentle tale about a loving father. Kate joins forces with her artist husband, James McMullan, to create a wonderful addition to a younger child's bedtime ritual. Destined to become a classic!

I remember this book from way back and I want it with me now...Oh, where are you Patrick?

"Patrick Eats His Dinner" has great appeal to the very young and to the parents reading to them. When this delightful book was first published in 1985, I introduced my then very young children to the whimsy of Geoffrey Hayes. They could easily identify with Patrick's antics and I could only wish for his mother's patience. Its simple style, and the adorable expressions, both in text and in pictures, make this book a terrific addition to any child's library.

I've had this book for 3 years and both my children (now aged 5 and 11) still love to hear the stories. The pictures are colorful and enjoyable and the bible stories are well placed in the story themes. The story set up begins with a situation the bear family encounters and then a bible story that relates to that situation is recollected by one of the bears. The last story Heaven Can't Wait will have the reader teary eyed, and is told in such a way that although the child will experience the sadness of death, they will see the victory of eternal life with God. I wish there were more books written of Big Ideas In the Bible. This book makes a great family devotional!

We were on vacation at a friend's. They brought out this book to read for her bedtime story. Well, we had to read 2 of the stories that night. The first thing the next morning, she got the book out again and asked me to read more. While the other kids were out swimming in the pool, she insisted I read her 2 more of the stories. When we got home from vacation, she told me she wanted to use her allowance money and buy a copy of the book herself. The tone of the book is warm and encouraging. The spiritual truths are shared in a beautiful and loving way.

Deftly written and superbly illustrated by Adrian Reynolds, Pete And Polo's Farmyard Adventures is a thoroughly delightful multi-generational farm adventure for children ages 3 through 6 in which Pete and his mouse friend help his Grandpa find ten little lost duckling. The thoughtful text is perfectly illustrated by the wonderful full page paintings. Pete And Polo's Farmyard Adventures is perfect for kindergarten age and preschoolers.

Pete And Polo's Farmyard Adventures is a delightful multi-generational farm adventure in which Pete and his mouse friend help his Grandpa find 10 little lost ducklings. The thoughtful text is perfectly illustrated by the wonderful full page paintings. This is perfect for kindergarten age and preschoolers.

As a 17-year-old, I still love this book everytime we bring it out for Christmas. The pictures are magnifisent and it is a great story. It's one of those books for all ages.

My boys love this book. We read it not only at Christmas time but all year through. It teaches the importance of selflessness. If available try to get the audio cassette that goes along with it. It is wonderfully illustrated. Children of all ages will relive the magic of Christmas.

I rate childrens books on how much I enjoy reading them the 2nd, 12th, and 500th time. Based on this criteria, this book is a winner! The story is simple and universally appealing. It touches on the themes of the stupidity of violence and anger, and the transcendence of love and loyalty, and provided a good starting point for discussions about these themes with my 5 year old. The resolution of the story is very reassuring, even inspirational, so it also rates high in my comfort book collection (along with classics such as the Runaway Bunny, Goodnight Moon, I Love You This Much, and the Little Bear Books.)

What really makes this book a pleasure to come back to again and again is the illustrations. They are simple but suggestive, rich in emotion, and just plain beautiful. I pored over each picture for a long time, soaking in their atmosphere and emotions which are conveyed sweetly, gently, and strongly. The book gives one a flavor for this distinctive culture while being universally appealing.

Get a copy of this book and snuggle up with a favorite child!

This is a stunning book. The story is simple and universally appealing, dealing with themes of love, loyalty, and mothering that any young child/caregiver will identify with. The pictures are absolutely beautiful - they are simple, yet convey strong, and universal emotions. As I read the book the first time, I savored every page of evocative illustrations, and couldn't wait to start reading it again.This is an incredibly appealing book that , while rich in ethnic/local flavor, could appeal to anyone who experiences basic human emotions. I read the book over immediately, and will enjoy reading it over and over again.

A sure winner - buy it and read it and re-read it with your favorite child!