A Bear Called Paddington

by Michael Bond

Published 1 January 1958

Unabridged and illustrated in glorious full-colour throughout, this exquisite gift edition of the original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, is truly to be treasured!

“A bear? On Paddington station?” Mrs Brown looked at her husband in amazement. “Don’t be silly, Henry. There can’t be!”

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 involved.


Paddington on Stage

by Michael Bond

Published November 1974
Plays featuring the Peruvian bear and his antics in England with the Brown family. Includes hints for props, sets, and costumes.

More About Paddington

by Michael Bond

Published December 1959

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!

As Paddington says himself, "Things happen to me - I'm that sort of bear." And, with his attempts at home decorating, detective work and photography, the Brown family soon find that Paddington causes his own particular brand of chaos.

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


Paddington at Large

by Michael Bond

Published December 1963
Paddington's latent talent for trouble creates unespected but hilarious adventures.

Animal stories.

Paddington Marches on

by Michael Bond

Published December 1964
Paddington tries his hand as a chimney sweep, washing barrels in a marmalade factory, frightening visitors to a wax museum, and playing cricket.

Paddington Abroad

by Michael Bond

Published December 1961

The hilarious adventures of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

The Browns are going abroad and a certain bear is planning the trip. But, as Mrs Brown worries, with Paddington in charge, “There’s no knowing where we might end up!”

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


Paddington Goes to Town

by Michael Bond

Published August 1968
Paddington is mistaken for a panhandler during an excursion downtown to see the Christmas lights.

Paddington Takes the Air

by Michael Bond

Published 9 November 1970
The further adventures of Paddington as he visits the dentist, decides to become a detective, and tries to repair the neighbor's trousers.

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.


Parsley the Lion

by Michael Bond

Published 31 July 1972

Parsley Parade

by Michael Bond

Published July 1972