The Adventures of Paddington: The Christmas Wish
Paddington TV Series
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What’s inside...
Join Paddington for a fabulous new festive adventure in this heartwarming picture book about the true meaning of Christmas. It's Paddington's first Christmas at Windsor Gardens. Jonathan has written a letter to Father Christmas but unfortunately Paddington has sent it to Aunt Lucy in Peru instead of the North Pole! Can he retrieve the lost letter in time and save Christmas? A fabulous new festive story about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Paddington Bear
Mrs. Bird
Jonathan Brown
Henry Brown
Judy Brown
Mary Brown
Mr. Curry
Discussion points
Why do you think Paddington wanted to find the perfect Christmas gift?
How did Paddington's actions make others feel?
What does this story teach us about the spirit of giving?
Can you think of a time when you gave someone a special gift? How did it make you feel?
What would you have done if you were in Paddington's place?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, point out Paddington's emotions and ask your child to describe how they might feel in similar situations.
Encourage your child to think about the importance of thoughtfulness and kindness, as demonstrated by Paddington, and relate it to their own experiences of giving and receiving.
Use examples from the book to talk about the joy of making others happy and how giving can be more rewarding than receiving.
Ask your child to imagine their own 'perfect gift' for someone they care about and discuss what makes a gift special beyond just its material value.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: Paddington Bear demonstrates kindness by showing thoughtfulness and concern for others' happiness during Christmas.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by helping their peers or sharing with family, promoting a caring environment at home or school.
Example Lesson: Value of patience
Explanation: Paddington learns to patiently wait as he anticipates Christmas day, teaching the joy and importance of waiting for special moments.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to practice patience in daily activities, such as waiting their turn or looking forward to events without fuss.
Example Lesson: Joy of giving
Explanation: The story highlights how Paddington's excitement comes from the act of giving gifts, not just receiving them.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to find happiness in making others happy, fostering a spirit of generosity during holidays and beyond.
Example Lesson: Courage to correct mistakes
Explanation: Paddington shows bravery when he accepts responsibility for a holiday mishap and tries to rectify it.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of owning up to their errors and learning from them, enhancing personal and social responsibility.