Paddington minds the house

by Michael Bond

Paddington's good intentions to look after the house in the absence of Mrs. Brown start out well, but soon get him into trouble.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

28 pages, Hardcover

First published February 5, 2001

About the author

Michael Bond, CBE was an English children's author. He was the creator of Paddington Bear and wrote about the adventures of a guinea pig named Olga da Polga, as well as the animated BBC TV series The Herbs. Bond also wrote culinary mystery stories for adults featuring Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound, Pommes Frites.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paddington is left home alone and he sets about completing some chores around the house including plans to bake a surprise. It's a funny book and of course there's some mishap to read about.

[Fiona Hodgkiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a lifelong Paddington fan. In true Paddington style something always goes wrong. There is always the comedy when he has good intentions but has a mishap. This story teaches responsibility and rectifying things you've caused or cleaning up after yourself. Maybe Paddington learnt that multi-tasking wasn't such a good idea after all!

[Harlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paddington is so sweet!

[Joseph Gilmour · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yeah, but the hoover was scary

[Cécile · Rating 5 out of 5]

wat een lieverdje

[Gemma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another easy read fun-filled adventure full of Paddington's chaos and mishaps all coming from his good intentions to do some "Spring Cleaning". I feel his pain. He tries so hard to do a good deed but nothing seems to go in his favour. My boys loved the story and the illustrations but my eldest was sad "the hoover ate the cake mix" but loved the happy ending.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh bless his innocent little heart!! Never a more loveable character have I met.

[Numa · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great adventure!!

[Sarah Baines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paddington Minds The House is great fun and my favourite so far. Loved it.

[Erika Moss · Rating 2 out of 5]

cute read

[anahita]

definitely what would happen if you left a bear to clean the house (except it being perfect at the end of course)

[Lottie P · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was very funny. Classic Paddington is very silly and I was worried he would ruin the house and get in trouble. I’m glad the ending was different to that though.

[Irene Palfy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Minding the house with Paddington. I'm no native speaker - so I actually learn new words by reading those children's books in English.. And it is so much fun!