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Paddington Sets Sail
Paddington’s first trip to the beach is a day to remember as he explores the sandy shore and is swept off on a grand adventure!
Michael Bond’s classic character will charm beginning readers with his curious nature and heartwarming intentions.
Paddington Sets Sail is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2016
About the author
Michael Bond
659 books421 followersMichael 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.
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March 18, 2020
The story is adorable and humorous and the art is spot on for this type of story
March 22, 2017
Cute book for an easy reader style. It's one of the stories out of the first Paddington book but simplified for the beginning reader.
One of the less annoying books in this format. However, it does have more words that a beginning reader may need help with.
One of the less annoying books in this format. However, it does have more words that a beginning reader may need help with.
September 24, 2018
Paddington made it back to the beach. This was a good book.
February 17, 2024
Hooray! It's Paddington's first trip to the beach. What could possibly go slightly wrong?
A large crew are going on this beach adventure:
- Mr. Brown, who announces the trip.
- Jonathan and Judy, the other kids in the family besides Paddington, the human kids
- Mrs. Brown
- Mrs. Bird
My favorite part occurs on Page 7:
"[Paddington] sniffed the salty sea air."
One of the best parts of beachiness to me. Plus, it could be worth learning how to read just to decode such a sentence.
FIVE STARS for the sense of humor, the sense of family, and the charm of Paddington.
A large crew are going on this beach adventure:
- Mr. Brown, who announces the trip.
- Jonathan and Judy, the other kids in the family besides Paddington, the human kids
- Mrs. Brown
- Mrs. Bird
My favorite part occurs on Page 7:
"[Paddington] sniffed the salty sea air."
One of the best parts of beachiness to me. Plus, it could be worth learning how to read just to decode such a sentence.
FIVE STARS for the sense of humor, the sense of family, and the charm of Paddington.
October 10, 2018
My little bear (age 2.5) loves Paddington, and it's lovely to have access in different formats. This is marketed as a beginning reader but it's also pretty perfect for story-time. Not only is Paddington is bear, which we like to discuss at length, but many toddler-centric accessories play a part in this narrative. Sunglasses. A hat. A bucket and shovel. A floatie. You guys, there is also a sandcastle. A SANDCASTLE.
August 19, 2018
It's so nice having Paddington available as an early reader as well!
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
December 11, 2018
My daughters have started reading independently. This series (and level) is perfect for them. Simple sentences and the illustrations are nice too. The book is also the perfect size for their little hands.
March 19, 2020
Thought my little niece would enjoy Paddington, picked up several of the I Can Reads and we set sail ourselves on a Paddington Adventure. She loved them. The images and the storyline kept her entertained until the end.
December 11, 2018
A good story both to read to children and for those learning to read
November 2, 2019
Lincoln's take: Paddington never gets in trouble for anything
January 21, 2020
SMART 2019-2020, more my style than Pinkalicious and Fancy Nancy
February 12, 2023
Paddington is as charming, as ever! Paddington spends a day at the beach that ends unexpectedly for him. Love the story, style, and illustrations.
April 9, 2023
A first reader about Paddington at beach
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August 21, 2023
The Browns go to the beach with Paddington and have a lot of fun. Then they decide to have a sand castle contest. I love the artwork and the story. A fun ending.
July 25, 2024
A good book 👍
November 14, 2024
I love Paddington! This story was cute and funny. The illustrations fit perfectly with the story. Perfect book for kids who are just learning to read.
February 4, 2025
Extremely charming, adorable pictures, tidy little story!
September 19, 2025
Now that's a bear that did enjoy his time at the beach, playing in the sea water and sand, he knew how to have a good time.
My son really enjoyed this one he says this is his favourite one by far.
My son really enjoyed this one he says this is his favourite one by far.
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January 7, 2026Audible ASIN: B01CF98RAS | Narrators: Christian Coulson
October 13, 2022
I like the Paddington books a lot generally.
August 24, 2024
This is such an adorable and summer vibe book! Paddington is so fun and absolutely adorable and this adventure of his is so fun for all ages!!
October 3, 2016
Paddington Sets Sail is an early readers book about a bear named Paddington’s great adventure at the beach. Paddington goes to the beach with his family; Mr. & Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Bird, Jonathan, and Judy. Paddington had never been to the beach before, and didn’t know what to pack, so he packed everything. When they had got to the beach, Paddington got a pail, shovel, sunglasses and a float and was ready for anything. First he floated around in the waves in his float. Then after lunch he built a huge sandcastle! After his sandcastle was done he was very tired and took a nap. He was awoken when the waves came in and took him out to sea. He was stuck out there all by himself in his pail. His family can’t find him and start to get worried.
This early readers book uses both text and pictures to tell the story of Paddington’s adventure at the beach. The text and the pictures are equally important. The illustrations seem to parallel and reflect exactly what the text says. The reason that this book uses parallel story telling is probably because of the fact that this book is an early readers. Early reader books are for children who are first learning how to read. Therefore it would make sense that the pictures directly reflect what the text is saying so that early readers can read the text and be confirmed by the pictures. The text thought the whole book is fairly short and easy to read. All of the text is black and the placement of the text varies throughout the book. Sometimes the text is at the top of the page and sometimes at the bottom or the middle of the page. The text is also mostly located in white sections of the page. Sometimes pages will contain more than one picture on the same page, and on these pages the pictures are separated by its own text. Overall the interplay of text and pictures in this book parallel each other and make it a good book for early readers.
This early readers book uses both text and pictures to tell the story of Paddington’s adventure at the beach. The text and the pictures are equally important. The illustrations seem to parallel and reflect exactly what the text says. The reason that this book uses parallel story telling is probably because of the fact that this book is an early readers. Early reader books are for children who are first learning how to read. Therefore it would make sense that the pictures directly reflect what the text is saying so that early readers can read the text and be confirmed by the pictures. The text thought the whole book is fairly short and easy to read. All of the text is black and the placement of the text varies throughout the book. Sometimes the text is at the top of the page and sometimes at the bottom or the middle of the page. The text is also mostly located in white sections of the page. Sometimes pages will contain more than one picture on the same page, and on these pages the pictures are separated by its own text. Overall the interplay of text and pictures in this book parallel each other and make it a good book for early readers.
August 26, 2016
I Can Read! is great to help kids find their current reading level. And with so many characters to choose from, you're sure to find one that fits your child's interest. I used these books when my kids started to read and they loved them.
Paddington has been one of my favorite characters since I was a child. I can't remember exactly when I was introduced to him, but I can't help but think fondly of him to this day. In this latest Paddington novel, Paddington Sets Sail, the lovable bear falls asleep after a fun-filled day at the beach and wakes up to find he has been swept out to sea. Paddington's first trip to the beach turns out to be quite an adventure.
Paddington Sets Sail is a great book for readers who are just learning to read. It has short sentences with words kids will easily recognize. Books about Paddington are always fun to read and kids will follow along excitedly as Paddington goes on his adventure. This is a great book to add to your children's library.
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Paddington has been one of my favorite characters since I was a child. I can't remember exactly when I was introduced to him, but I can't help but think fondly of him to this day. In this latest Paddington novel, Paddington Sets Sail, the lovable bear falls asleep after a fun-filled day at the beach and wakes up to find he has been swept out to sea. Paddington's first trip to the beach turns out to be quite an adventure.
Paddington Sets Sail is a great book for readers who are just learning to read. It has short sentences with words kids will easily recognize. Books about Paddington are always fun to read and kids will follow along excitedly as Paddington goes on his adventure. This is a great book to add to your children's library.
Read more at http://www.toreadornottoread.net/2016...
June 3, 2016
My Review: Mr. Brown decided to take his family to the beach and Paddington was so excited as he has never been to the beach. He was so excited that he packed everything he had. As they got to the beach, Paddington was ready to splashed in the ocean and build the biggest castle to win the contest. He built the biggest sand castle. He saw that it was perfect and sat inside if it and fell asleep. And then the tide came in and knocked down his castle and carried him off out to sea. Will the Browns ever see Paddington again or will he be rescued?
The beginning reading 1 is the perfect book for young readers. The sentences are short, the words are familiar which makes it simple for them to read on their own.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from HarperCollins in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
The beginning reading 1 is the perfect book for young readers. The sentences are short, the words are familiar which makes it simple for them to read on their own.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from HarperCollins in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
October 14, 2020
This is one of the five that I have from the 'I can read' range of Paddington books which are aimed at kids who are trying to develop their reading. I bought them because I loved the cute cover illustrations of that adorable bear and wanted to add them to my collection.
This book features an adventure from the full length Paddington novels and features gorgeous full colour images of Paddington. So cute! In this adventure Paddington goes on his first ever visit to the seaside.
This book features an adventure from the full length Paddington novels and features gorgeous full colour images of Paddington. So cute! In this adventure Paddington goes on his first ever visit to the seaside.
August 30, 2019
Such a cute book! I love Paddington so I loved this book. It is adorable. The story and the illustrations are precious. My favorite illustration is the very last one at the of the book. A must read for any Paddington fan!
This book is really good for beginner readers (Level 1). Not many hard words with short sentences.
This book is really good for beginner readers (Level 1). Not many hard words with short sentences.
January 21, 2022
For my grandson
I bought this for my grandson. Cute little story. I did not know the pages were static and in able to pinch/zoom in and out.
Double tap the text and it is a bit bigger. I guess it's fine for young eyes. Hope he shots it.
I bought this for my grandson. Cute little story. I did not know the pages were static and in able to pinch/zoom in and out.
Double tap the text and it is a bit bigger. I guess it's fine for young eyes. Hope he shots it.
March 12, 2021
This book was about paddington. So the book was my 106th book. I loved it. It was about paddington going to the beach! Thank youuu❤️🎈🎈
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March 24, 20266yo likes to read words from back to front :/
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