The bear of very little brain may get more press, but I've always had a soft spot in my heart for another bear of English origins. Paddington bear is still looking smart in his little blue duffle and jaunty felt hat – despite today's celebration of his 50th birthday.
Tales
of the bear with an especial affinity for sticky marmalade sandwiches
have been translated into 40 languages and sold more than 35 million
copies since it was first published by Harper Collins on October 13,
1958. So why do I still feel like he's tromping in his wellies far
behind Pooh?
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