Paddington is a friendly bear with a warm bed, a cozy home, and a neighborhood filled with families who embrace him with open arms. Years ago, he was rescued from a London train station by a kindhearted family -- the Browns -- who adopted him as their own, taught him the ways of the modern world and helped him find his place. They embrace his curious nature. They overlook his clumsiness. Every now and then, they even enjoy a jar of his favorite treat, marmalade, with him.Together, he and the Browns have grown closer as they've grown older. He's watched Mr. Brown transform from a timid man to one who welcomes risk. He's seen the Browns' daughter, Judy, grow up and go off to college. He's also watched the Browns grow apart. That happens sometimes as families age. Still, life is...
