Yoto Card - A Bear Called Paddington

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Key Features

The original 1958 Michael Bond novel — unabridged

2 hours 39 minutes total runtime

Read by Stephen Fry

8 chapters

Written by Michael Bond

Compatible with Yoto Player (all generations) and Yoto Mini

Suitable for ages 3 to 12 (most suitable 6+)

Description

A Bear Called Paddington is the original 1958 Michael Bond novel in full — the story of how the Brown family first met a small bear on Paddington Station, newly arrived from Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a battered suitcase, and his hat. Read by Stephen Fry in a performance that is as warm and funny as the book deserves, this Yoto card is one of the most beloved Paddington bear audiobooks available and a genuine treat for any family that loves the character.

At two hours and thirty-nine minutes across eight chapters, this is a proper audiobook rather than a short story collection — the kind that children settle into over several evenings and come back to again and again. Stephen Fry's narration brings Paddington's peculiar combination of innocence and chaos to life perfectly, and the writing holds up beautifully in audio in a way that makes it as enjoyable for parents listening alongside as it is for the children themselves.

For younger Paddington fans not yet ready for the full novel, the Funny Paddington Stories card features seven shorter picture book adventures narrated by Stephen Fry and Jim Broadbent and works brilliantly as a companion to this one.

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What's Included

1 x Yoto Card — A Bear Called Paddington (8 chapters, 2hrs 39mins)

How It Works

Insert the card into any Yoto Player or Yoto Mini and the audiobook begins playing immediately. Use the right dial to skip between the eight chapters and the left dial to adjust volume. The player saves your place automatically so children can pick up exactly where they left off.

Specifications

Format: Single audio card

Total runtime: 2 hours 39 minutes

Narrator: Stephen Fry

Author: Michael Bond

Compatible with: Yoto Player (all generations), Yoto Mini

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Licence: Text © Michael Bond 1958. Illustration © Peggy Fortnum and HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2002. Licensed by HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd

Materials
PVC-free card with NFC chip
Safety & Care

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Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 3 to 12 (most suitable for ages 6 and up)

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Insert a Yoto card into your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini and the audio begins playing immediately. Remove the card and the audio stops. Use the right dial to skip between tracks and the left dial to adjust volume. No apps, no screens, and no buttons for children to navigate: the card is the control.

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WiFi is only needed to download new card content via the Yoto app. Once downloaded, everything plays offline. The Yoto Player stores up to 600 hours of content and the Yoto Mini stores up to 500 hours.

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Is Yoto better than Tonies?

Both are excellent screen-free audio players. Yoto uses flat cards rather than character figures, which makes storage simpler and cards more affordable. The Yoto Player also includes a nightlight, room thermometer, and ok-to-wake clock. The best choice depends on which content library suits your child, as both have strong catalogues.

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