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 drum up the interest of beginning readers with his charming antics.

Paddington is having a wonderful time while on vacation with the Browns in a small French town. He loves exploring and meeting new friends. So how exactly does he end up marching through town as a drummer in the local band? Sure, he can keep the beat on the drum. But can he keep up with the band?

Paddington Plays On is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

This book is part of a book series called I Can Read-Level 1 .

This book has been graded for interest at 4+ years. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Michael Bond has published many books including the phenomenally-successful Paddington Bear books and in 1997 received the OBE for his services to children's literature. R. W. Alley is the illustrator of many beloved books, including Because Your Daddy Loves You and its sequels, and the Paddington Bear picture book series. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island. Visit his website at www. rwalley. com.