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Paddington and the Birthday Present 1.

SCOUT: "Hullo Paddy! Happy birthday to you!"

 

PADDY: "Thank you very much Scout."

 

SCOUT: "Goodness Paddy, what is that?"

 

PADDY: "It's a birthday card and a birthday gift for me from a very special friend."

 

SCOUT: "Goodness! How lucky you are Paddy! Look, even the wrapping is especially chosen for you! How terribly thoughtful and kind."

 

PADDY: "Yes it is! This special friend has great attention to detail, and a very kind and generous heart!"

 

PADDY: "Hullo everyone! Do you know what? Bears have two birthdays. Do you know what else? Today is one of my birthdays! And do you know what else? Today is my Daddy's birthday too! Isn't that a wonderful coincidence!"

 

My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.

 

He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.

 

Scout is a recent addition to our little family. He was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.

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Uploaded on September 16, 2019
Taken on September 16, 2019