A funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.

A trip to Santa's grotto at the department store is his perfect chance to tell him - but not everything goes quiet according to plan!

A brand new seasonal story about everybody's favourite bear from the Darkest Peru.


Paddington in the Garden

by Michael Bond

Published 1 July 2002

When Paddington starts to make a list of all the nice things he can think of about being a bear and living with the Browns he is sure to include `the garden’. Paddington feels very lucky to have such a nice garden, especially as he has his own little patch in it, to keep him out of mischief!

But when Paddington is around things are rarely simple and he soon finds that gardening is not as easy as he had first thought. He sets out, with a jar of marmalade of course, to look for ideas and ends up in a building site behind the Browns’ garden. He is sure that if he climbs up a nearby ladder he will get an excellent view of his own little garden and that will help him with his design.

Unfortunately, bears, building sites and marmalade don’t really mix. But, as usual, Paddington is able to turn circumstances to his advantage and come out on top after all!


Paddington Helps Out

by Michael Bond

Published December 1960

To celebrate Paddington Bear's 60th birthday in 2018 this hilarious classic novel from master storyteller Michael Bond has been given a fresh new look. Paddington is now a major movie star!

"Oh dear!" said Paddington, "I'm in trouble again."

Somehow trouble always comes naturally to Paddington. What other bear could catch a fish in his hat, or cause havoc in the Browns' kitchen just by trying to be helpful?

For nearly sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.



Paddington Takes the Test

by Michael Bond

Published 27 September 1979
Presents further misadventures in England of the bear from Darkest Peru in which he takes a driving test, visits a Stately Home, gets a rise, and takes part in a magic act.

Paddington at the Fair

by Michael Bond

Published 19 September 1985

One day the Browns take Paddington to the fair. He doesn’t think the money that Mr Brown has given him will last for long, with all the exciting things to do. But when it’s time to go home he finds he’s had quite enough fun for one day.

Young children will love this story featuring their favourite bear. With a simple text and delightful illustrations, this small format hardback book is perfect for reading to the very young, or for children just learning to read for themselves.


Paddington on Top

by Michael Bond

Published 28 October 1974
Paddington, the well-loved bear from "darkest Peru," sets off on more merry mishaps including enrolling in school and receiving a visit from his Aunt Lucy.

Funny Paddington Stories

by Michael Bond

Published 9 July 2020

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Here you can listen to seven hilarious Paddington stories, read by Stephen Fry and Jim Broadbent.

Paddington is now a major movie star!

Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same… for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.

This fun-filled collection brings together seven laugh-out-loud stories:

Paddington (Text copyright © Michael Bond 1998, 2007)
Paddington at the Zoo (Text copyright © Michael Bond 1984)
Paddington at the Palace (Text copyright © Michael Bond 1986)
Paddington and the Marmalade Maze (Text copyright © Michael Bond 1987)
Paddington Goes for Gold (Text copyright © Michael Bond 2012)
Paddington in the Garden (Text copyright © Michael Bond 2002, 2008)
Paddington and the Grand Tour (Text copyright © Michael Bond 2003)



The Paddington Treasury

by Michael Bond

Published 25 October 1999
Recounts many adventures of a small bear, from the day the Browns find him at London's Paddington railway station, to the day they buy him a ticket to return to Peru for his Aunt Lucy's hundredth birthday.

Paddington at the Beach

by Michael Bond

Published 30 June 2009


Paddington's Post

by Michael Bond

Published 31 October 2019

Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a new Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!

This funny interactive picture book explores Paddington's new life in London after travelling all the way from Darkest Peru and meeting Mr and Mrs Brown at Paddington station. Open the six envelopes inside and find out all about his new home, family and friends. These include Paddington's first letter to Aunt Lucy, a half-price voucher for his favourite buns, a very special birthday card - and more!



Paddington’s Finest Hour

by Michael Bond

Published 6 April 2017

Paddington – the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, now a major movie star – is back in this fantastically funny, brand new illustrated novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!

Hurrying forward, he held out a welcoming hand. “Sir Percival Rushmoor,” he said. “I’m invigilating.”
“I’m sorry to hear that, Sir Percival,” said Paddington. “I hope you feel better very soon.”

Paddington always finds himself in unusual situations so it is no surprise when he has a run-in with the police, appears in a TV cookery show, and gives one of his hard stares to a hypnotist!


The Brown’s trip to the seaside looks like being a disaster when the rain sets in. They escape into a cafe and Paddington soon has his eye on a large ice-cream sundae…

Young children will love this story featuring their favourite bear. With a simple text and delightful illustrations, this small format hardback book is perfect for reading to the very young, or for children just learning to read for themselves.


Follow Paddington Bear to the Portobello Market and join him for a special treat with his friend Mr. Gruber.

Paddington Bear All Day

by Michael Bond

Published 8 May 1998
Paddington Bear has a busy day ahead filled with lots of tasty treats to eat.

Left to his own devices, Paddington decides to surprise the Browns. In between baking them a chocolate cake, he sets about giving the house a ‘Spring Clean’. Unfortunately, the two don’t always mix!

Here comes Paddington again in another very sticky adventure! Young children will love this story featuring their favourite bear. With a simple text and delightful illustrations, this book is perfect for reading to the very young, or for children just learning to read for themselves.

Age 4-8