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The Paddington Series

By Michael Bond

A marmalade-loving bear’s comic adventures begin after he finds a home with the Brown family.

charming · heart-warming · adventurous · humorous

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What is The Paddington series by Michael Bond about?

Written by Michael Bond from 1958 onwards, the Paddington series follows a polite young bear from Darkest Peru who arrives at London’s Paddington Station with a suitcase, marmalade and a note asking someone to look after him. Welcomed by the Brown family, Paddington settles into suburban life, where everyday errands become comic adventures through his misunderstandings, curiosity and talent for accidental chaos. Later stories take him further afield. Ideal for children aged around six to nine, the books suit independent readers and read-alouds; expect mild peril, mishaps and brief moments of homesickness.

Genres

Animals Classics Friendship/Family

About the author

Michael Bond was a well-loved British author who created the adventures of Paddington Bear, a polite bear from Peru who loves marmalade. His stories about Paddington’s mischief and kindness have delighted children for many years. Michael Bond enjoyed writing books that made people smile and brought families together through reading.

All the books in The Paddington series

Paddington cover

Paddington

by Michael Bond

What happens when a marmalade-loving bear joins an ordinary London family?

Published: 1958

Paddington Goes for Gold cover

Paddington Goes for Gold

by Michael Bond

Paddington joins sports day, but his hilarious mishaps make winning seem surprisingly tricky.

Published: 2012

Paddington's Trick Or Treat cover

Paddington's Trick Or Treat

by Michael Bond and R. W. Alley

Can Paddington’s clever Halloween trick outwit Mr Curry and save the family party?

Published: 2024

Paddington at the Zoo cover

Paddington at the Zoo

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s zoo visit turns topsy-turvy when hungry animals target his marmalade sandwiches.

Published: 1984

Paddington In Peru: The Story Of The Movie cover

Paddington In Peru: The Story Of The Movie

by Anna Wilson

Paddington’s visit to Aunt Lucy takes a wild turn when she vanishes without a trace.

Paddington the Artist cover

Paddington the Artist

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s paintings attract no interest — until a mysterious collector changes everything.

Published: 1985

Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow cover

Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow

by Michael Bond

A seaside storm brings a surprising rainbow—and Paddington wonders what wish it might unlock.

Published: 1984

Paddington At The Palace cover

Paddington At The Palace

by Michael Bond

A mysterious helper high above gives tiny Paddington a view nobody else can see.

Published: 1986

Paddington's Easter Egg Hunt cover

Paddington's Easter Egg Hunt

by Michael Bond and Karen Jankel

Can Paddington’s surprising mosaic plan rescue the Easter egg hunt?

Published: 1995

Paddington Minds the House cover

Paddington Minds the House

by Michael Bond

Can Paddington bake a chocolate cake while spring cleaning—or will multitasking cause chaos?

Published: 1986

Paddington's Christmas Post cover

Paddington's Christmas Post

by Michael Bond

What surprises are hiding inside Paddington’s five mysterious Christmas envelopes?

Published: 2022

Paddington and the Grand Tour cover

Paddington and the Grand Tour

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s sightseeing day takes a surprising turn when tourists mistake him for their guide.

Published: 2003

Paddington and the Marmalade Maze cover

Paddington and the Marmalade Maze

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s palace outing becomes a puzzling maze escape when unexpected followers appear.

Published: 1987

Paddington's Suitcase cover

Paddington's Suitcase

by Michael Bond

What could possibly happen when Paddington swaps busy days for royal visits and artistic adventures?

The Adventures of Paddington: the Wrong List cover

The Adventures of Paddington: the Wrong List

by Paddington

Paddington’s chore list mix-up turns helpful household tasks into hilariously unexpected chaos.

Published: 2020

Paddington and the Busy Day cover

Paddington and the Busy Day

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s not-so-boring day begins with chores—but what unexpected muddle will marmalade cause?

Published: 1987

The Adventures of Paddington: Abracadabra! cover

The Adventures of Paddington: Abracadabra!

by HarperCollins Children's Books

Paddington’s magic show goes awry when his tricks refuse to follow the plan.

Published: 2024

Paddington and the Christmas Surprise cover

Paddington and the Christmas Surprise

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s helpfulness causes festive chaos—but what surprise might Santa have in store?

Published: 1997

Paddington in Peru: The Movie Storybook cover

Paddington in Peru: The Movie Storybook

by HarperCollins

A cryptic map sends Paddington and the Browns racing through Peru to find vanished Aunt Lucy.

Paddington Pop Up London cover

Paddington Pop Up London

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s London sightseeing trip takes a surprising turn among famous landmarks and hidden wonders.

Paddington At the Circus cover

Paddington At the Circus

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s attempt to rescue a trapeze artist turns a circus mishap into a surprising showstopper.

Paddington at the Carnival cover

Paddington at the Carnival

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s brilliant ‘B’ spotting faces unexpected competition on the Busy Bee trail—can they win?

Published: 1997

Paddington at the Tower cover

Paddington at the Tower

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s marmalade sandwiches attract unexpected visitors at the Tower of London.

Published: 1975

Paddington A Treasury for the Very Young cover

Paddington A Treasury for the Very Young

by Michael Bond

What could possibly go wrong when Paddington visits the zoo and palace?

Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories cover

Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s ordinary day turns magical—but what mysterious trick will he discover next?

Paddington 2: The Story of the Movie cover

Paddington 2: The Story of the Movie

by Anna Wilson

Paddington’s birthday surprise vanishes, sending him on a marmalade-fuelled hunt for a sneaky thief.

Paddington at the Rainbow's End cover

Paddington at the Rainbow's End

by Michael Bond

Paddington explores a rainbow of colours—but which surprising shade will bring him the most joy?

Paddington and the Christmas Visitor cover

Paddington and the Christmas Visitor

by Timothy Knapman and Michael Bond

Paddington meets a mysterious red-coated visitor whose Christmas surprise may not be what it seems.

Paddington's London Treasury cover

Paddington's London Treasury

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s London outings become wonderfully muddled—but what surprising escapade awaits him next?

Paddington Marches on cover

Paddington Marches on

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s marmalade mission turns plumbing, chimneys and factories into wonderfully sticky mysteries.

Paddington Abroad cover

Paddington Abroad

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s holiday plans go awry when he finds himself racing through France.

Paddington In Peru - The Jungle Quest cover

Paddington In Peru - The Jungle Quest

by Lauren Holowaty

Aunt Lucy vanishes in Peru, sending Paddington into a wild mystery through rainforest and mountains.

Paddington's Finest Hour cover

Paddington's Finest Hour

by Michael Bond

How will Paddington’s hard stare save a TV cooking show from surprising chaos?

Paddington at Large  cover

Paddington at Large

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s gardening causes sticky chaos—but why is Father Christmas suddenly missing a beard?

Paddington Races Ahead cover

Paddington Races Ahead

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s good intentions spark surprising chaos when he’s mistaken for a Peruvian hurdler.

Paddington's Post cover

Paddington's Post

by Michael Bond

What surprises await Paddington when six mysterious envelopes reveal his new London life?

Paddington at the Fair cover

Paddington at the Fair

by Michael Bond

Paddington tackles Hampstead Fair’s wildest rides—but what surprise awaits him at the end?

Paddington Story of the Movie cover

Paddington Story of the Movie

by Jeanne Willis

A bear’s new London home turns not-so-boring when a mysterious danger begins hunting him.

Paddington - King of the Castle cover

Paddington - King of the Castle

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s grand sandcastle plan faces a fluttering surprise when ten hungry seagulls spot his sandwich!

The Adventures of Paddington - The Treasure Hunt cover

The Adventures of Paddington - The Treasure Hunt

by HarperCollins Children's Books and HarperCollins Children's Books

Paddington follows Captain Green Beard’s clues—but what will the flaps reveal?

Paddington's Twelve Days of Christmas cover

Paddington's Twelve Days of Christmas

by Michael Bond and Karen Jankel

Paddington investigates a missing partridge and plans a mysterious Christmas surprise for the Browns.

Paddington and the Disappearing Sandwich cover

Paddington and the Disappearing Sandwich

by Michael Bond

Paddington hunts for shapes around town, but which ones might be deliciously different?

Paddington at Work cover

Paddington at Work

by Michael Bond

Paddington tries ballet and barbering—but why does everything end up tasting like marmalade?

Favourite Paddington Stories cover

Favourite Paddington Stories

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s polite plans go hilariously wrong—but what surprising trouble awaits his grand London day out?

Paddington and the Knickerbocker Rainbow cover

Paddington and the Knickerbocker Rainbow

by Michael Bond

A seaside storm leads Paddington to a colourful treat—and a wish that might change everything.

Paddington's Story Book Treasury cover

Paddington's Story Book Treasury

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s well-meant London adventures turn surprisingly chaotic—but what will happen at the palace?

Paddington on Top cover

Paddington on Top

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s first school day and rumba lesson become hilariously not-so-ordinary—but what will happen next?

Paddington at Home cover

Paddington at Home

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s helpful ideas turn ordinary Brown family days into wonderfully unexpected mishaps.

Paddington in Peru Movie Sticker Activity Book cover

Paddington in Peru Movie Sticker Activity Book

by HarperCollins

Paddington’s visit to Lima turns puzzling when Aunt Lucy’s home hides a surprising mystery.

Paddington Goes Shopping cover

Paddington Goes Shopping

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s pyjama shopping trip takes a sleepy turn when he discovers an unexpected audience.

Paddington's Holiday cover

Paddington's Holiday

by HarperCollins

Paddington’s seaside holiday takes a surprising turn when an underwater rescue begins.

Paddington's Cookery Book cover

Paddington's Cookery Book

by Michael Bond

What happens when Paddington’s kitchen tales turn ordinary recipes into wonderfully unexpected treats?

Paddington's Guide to London cover

Paddington's Guide to London

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s London tour takes unexpected turns, but what awaits him at each landmark?

Paddington's New Room cover

Paddington's New Room

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s bedroom makeover takes a colourful, surprising turn—but will the Browns approve?

Paddington at St Paul's cover

Paddington at St Paul's

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s cathedral visit takes a tuneful turn when he’s mistaken for someone rather unexpected.

Paddington Here and Now cover

Paddington Here and Now

by Michael Bond

A surprise visitor makes Paddington question where he truly belongs—and what home really means.

Paddington Helps Out cover

Paddington Helps Out

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s helpful plans cause chaos—but what surprising discovery awaits him?

Paddington Takes The Test cover

Paddington Takes The Test

by Michael Bond

Paddington’s good intentions cause chaos when a magic show takes a surprisingly dangerous turn.

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