Paddington Bear Books in Order
Part ofMichael Bond Books in OrderFind the Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond in reading order, with short summaries to help you explore the stories and choose your next bear adventure.
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Paddington Bear books in publication order
123 books
A Bear Called Paddington
by Michael Bond
1938
The Browns find a small bear from Peru waiting at Paddington station with a suitcase and marmalade. They give him a home, where ordinary activities such as bathing and shopping soon become adventures full of misunderstandings.
More About Paddington
by Michael Bond
1959
Now part of the Brown family, Paddington tries decorating, photography and detective work. His efforts to understand everyday life create fresh confusion, leaving the people around him to cope with a bear whose good intentions rarely prevent trouble.
Paddington Helps Out
by Michael Bond
1960
Paddington wants to be useful, but lending a paw usually creates more problems than it solves. From catching a fish in his hat to causing chaos in the Browns' kitchen, his helpful plans take unexpected turns.
Paddington Abroad
by Michael Bond
1961
The Browns plan a holiday in France, and Paddington prepares with a disguise, magic tricks and a map printed on a tea towel. His serious approach to traveling gives the family plenty of unexpected complications to handle.
Paddington at Large
by Michael Bond
1963
Paddington turns a lawn mower, a television set and the Browns' kitchen into sources of confusion. Shopping and a Christmas play bring further mishaps as the well-meaning bear's attempts to join in send familiar routines off course.
Paddington Marches on
by Michael Bond
1964
Paddington's love of marmalade leads to an important invitation and fresh trouble. His adventures also include chimney sweeping and a wax museum visit, where his efforts to understand what is happening unsettle the people around him.
The Adventures of Paddington
by Michael Bond
1965
This collection brings together the first three Paddington books, following the Peruvian bear from his arrival at a London station into life with the Browns. His efforts to fit in repeatedly turn ordinary situations into misunderstandings.
Paddington at Work
by Michael Bond
1967
Returning from Peru, Paddington wastes little time finding new adventures. Visits to the Stock Exchange, ballet and barber's shop, along with trouble in Mr Curry's kitchen, show how quickly his good intentions can disrupt everyday life.
Paddington Goes to Town
by Michael Bond
1968
Paddington gets a wedding ring stuck on his paw and unwittingly disrupts Mr Curry's golf game with a marmalade sandwich. His outings turn into a series of mishaps, despite his determination to behave properly and help others.
Paddington Takes the Air
by Michael Bond
1970
Paddington becomes interested in detective work, sewing and ballroom dancing, giving the Browns fresh reasons to worry. Each new pursuit offers another opportunity for the bear to misunderstand instructions and bring his own approach to familiar activities.
The Best of Paddington Bear
by Michael Bond
1970
Paddington Takes to TV
by Michael Bond
1971
Paddington's entry in a baking competition brings him onto children's television, where his cake holds an unexpected surprise. A missing parrot and troublesome origami add to the confusion as his adventures collide with the demands of live broadcasting.
The Hilarious Adventures of Paddington
by Michael Bond
1972
Five Paddington books are brought together here, including his arrival from Peru and later adventures with the Browns. Decorating, helping out and tackling unfamiliar jobs repeatedly turn into comic confusion for a bear determined to do his best.
Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book
by Michael Bond
1973
These stories bring Paddington into the world of Blue Peter, where his good intentions meet the surprises of children's television. Collected from the programme's annuals, they follow the bear through adventures connected with the show.
Paddington on Stage
by Michael Bond
1974
Seven short plays adapt Paddington's adventures for children to perform, from his arrival to visits to the dentist and launderette. Costume notes and songs help bring the bear's misunderstandings and attempts to be helpful onto a stage.
Paddington On Top
by Michael Bond
1974
A school inspector sends Paddington to class, where his unusual approach soon challenges the teacher. Further adventures include dancing the rumba, as the bear continues to tackle unfamiliar activities with confidence that doesn't always prevent confusion.
Great Big Paddington Book
by Michael Bond
1976
This collection combines Paddington stories with games, quizzes, activities and cartoon strips. Illustrated pages invite young readers to follow the bear's adventures and take part in puzzles and playful tasks featuring him.
Paddington Posts a Letter
by Michael Bond
1976
Paddington writes a letter to a friend and sets out to post it. This short picture book follows the bear through writing and mailing his message, presenting a familiar everyday activity for young readers through his experience.
Paddington Does it Himself
by Michael Bond
1977
Paddington tries to make a magazine rack using his new carpentry tools. Helping Mr. Curry proves more complicated than expected when the bear's efforts with wood and a saw threaten to cause trouble in his neighbour's kitchen.
Fun And Games With Paddington
by Michael Bond
1978
Paddington introduces activities involving baking, gardening, photography, crafts and games. Readers can try practical projects and amusements alongside the bear, with his attempts at taking photographs offering examples of mistakes to avoid when using a camera.
More Hilarious Adventures of Paddington
by Michael Bond
1978
This collection brings together five Paddington books, following the bear through trips abroad, visits around town and television adventures. His efforts to understand everyday life keep producing misunderstandings for the Browns and the people he meets.
Paddington's Picture Book
by Michael Bond
1978
Six picture stories follow Paddington from his arrival with the Browns to shopping, gardening and visits to the circus, Tower of London and seaside. The collection brings together everyday mishaps and outings through the bear's attempts to understand his surroundings.
Paddington Takes the Test
by Michael Bond
1979
Paddington's driving test challenges both the bear and his examiner, who encounters marmalade sandwiches and an unexpected collision. The collection follows further adventures in which Paddington's determination and misunderstandings complicate situations that other people take for granted.
Paddington And Aunt Lucy
by Michael Bond
1980
Paddington in Touch
by Michael Bond
1980
The Browns attend a rugby match between their local school and a visiting team from Peru. Paddington finds himself watching a contest with a connection to his homeland, bringing his own perspective to the sporting occasion.
Paddington Weighs in
by Michael Bond
1980
Paddington And The Snowbear
by Michael Bond
1981
Paddington on Screen
by Michael Bond
1982
Seven stories follow Paddington through mishaps at Windsor Gardens and the BBC Television Centre. Unexpected appearances on the news, trouble with Mr Curry and an unusual attempt to pay a taxi fare complicate the bear's everyday life.
Paddington's day of action
by Michael Bond
1983
Paddington's Story Book
by Michael Bond
1983
Ten collected stories follow Paddington through decorating, dining out, a visit to the bank and Christmas entertainment. The bear's curiosity and good intentions turn familiar outings and household jobs into problems for him and the Browns.
Paddington at the Zoo
by Michael Bond
1984
Paddington packs enough marmalade sandwiches for a full day at the zoo. His plans for lunch go wrong when the animals take an interest in his food, leaving the bear to deal with some unexpected competition.
The Great Big Paddington Bear Picture Book
by Michael Bond
1984
Six illustrated stories follow Paddington from his arrival in London to gardening, shopping and outings at the circus, seaside and Tower of London. The small bear's efforts to join in bring trouble to otherwise ordinary occasions.
Paddington at the Fair
by Michael Bond
1985
Paddington visits the fair with the Browns and tries the coconut shy, helter-skelter and Space Craft ride. A fortune-teller offers a prediction as the small bear tackles a day packed with unfamiliar games and attractions.
Paddington's Painting Exhibition
by Michael Bond
1985
A visit to an outdoor art exhibition gives Paddington an idea: he will paint pictures and hold a show himself. The bear turns from viewing other people’s work to creating his own collection for an exhibition.
Paddington And The Christmas Shopping
by Michael Bond
1986
Paddington at the Airport
by Michael Bond
1986
At the airport, Paddington watches his suitcase disappear onto a conveyor belt and jumps on after it. His determination to retrieve the sandwiches packed inside turns the routine business of checking in into an unexpected adventure.
Paddington at the Palace
by Michael Bond
1986
Mr Gruber takes Paddington to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard. The crowds block the small bear's view, leaving him struggling to see the ceremony until an unexpected helper takes an interest.
Paddington Minds the House
by Michael Bond
1986
When the Browns go out for the day, Paddington plans a surprise: a chocolate cake and a freshly cleaned house. Trying to bake and spring clean at the same time proves more difficult than he expects.
Paddington's Bus Ride
by Michael Bond
1986
Paddington's Clock Book
by Michael Bond
1986
Follow Paddington through a day of meals, cooking, postcards and naps while learning to tell the time. Movable clock hands let children match the hours to his activities, from waking up to settling down for bed.
Paddington's Wheel Book
by Michael Bond
1986
Please Look After This Bear
by Michael Bond
1986
A bear from Peru arrives at Paddington Station, where Mr and Mrs Brown discover him and decide to take him home. Named after the station, Paddington begins a new life with the family in London.
Paddington and the Marmalade Maze
by Michael Bond
1987
Mr Gruber takes Paddington to Hampton Court, where a visit to the maze becomes more complicated than expected. A group of tourists gets caught up in the bear’s outing, turning a routine excursion into an adventure.
Paddington's Busy Day
by Michael Bond
1987
The Browns offer suggestions when Paddington has nothing to do, but he has ideas of his own. His efforts to fill an idle day take an unexpected direction, giving the family reason to watch his next move.
Paddington's Colors
by Michael Bond
1987
Paddington introduces colors through everyday activities, from arranging purple curtains to spilling blue and yellow paint on his white apron. Washing colorful clothes and relaxing in a brown chair give young readers more colors to recognize.
Paddington's Numbers
by Michael Bond
1987
Paddington's Puzzle Book
by Michael Bond
1987
Paddington on the River
by Michael Bond
1989
Paddington Treasury
by Michael Bond
1989
This treasury gathers Paddington's adventures, beginning with the Browns finding him at Paddington Station. The collection follows his life with the family and includes a journey to Peru for Aunt Lucy's hundredth birthday.
The Giant Paddington Storybook
by Michael Bond
1989
Five illustrated Paddington stories share this collection with games, puzzles, activities and comic strips. Adventures include Paddington in the Kitchen and Paddington's Birthday Party, giving younger readers stories to enjoy alongside things to do.
The Life And Times Of Paddington Bear
by Michael Bond
1989
This account explores how Paddington's stories began and how the bear became a popular character. It also traces the beginnings of the merchandising business, following his development beyond the pages of Michael Bond's books.
Paddington's 1 2 3
by Michael Bond
1990
Paddington introduces the numbers from one to twenty in an illustrated counting book for young children. Pictures accompany the numbers, giving readers a way to practice counting with the familiar bear as their companion.
Paddington's A B C
by Michael Bond
1990
Paddington introduces the alphabet through objects pictured for each letter, including apples, boots, a yo-yo and a zebra. Young readers can follow the letters and their matching pictures as they learn to recognize the alphabet.
Paddington's Opposites
by Michael Bond
1990
Paddington demonstrates contrasting ideas such as big and small, up and down, and hot and cold. Illustrations pair familiar opposites, helping young children compare what they see and learn the words for these differences.
Paddington Meets the Queen
by Michael Bond
1991
Paddington's search for Windsor marmalade takes him to Buckingham Palace. Told through cartoon illustrations, this adventure follows the bear's pursuit of his favorite food as it brings him into an unexpected encounter with the world of royalty.
Paddington Rides On!
by Michael Bond
1991
A new lasso sends Paddington on an imagined adventure through London's streets. This cartoon story follows the bear as an ordinary new possession becomes the starting point for a journey that mixes the familiar city with his imagination.
Paddington's Busy Week
by Michael Bond
1991
A Day by the Sea
by Michael Bond
1992
Paddington at the Seashore
by Michael Bond
1992
Paddington spends a day at the seashore and builds a sandcastle that attracts attention. This board-book adventure for young children follows his beach activities, with his efforts to create something special becoming the focus of the outing.
Paddington Has A Bath
by Michael Bond
1992
Newly arrived from Peru, Paddington takes his first bath at the Brown family's home. This short board-book story introduces an everyday routine through the experience of a bear still getting used to life with his new family.
Paddington's Disappearing Trick
by Michael Bond
1992
Paddington's Favourite Stories
by Michael Bond
1992
Three picture-book adventures follow Paddington as he gardens, joins a canal carnival, and tours London's sights. His efforts to take part in ordinary activities bring unexpected complications, whether he is tending plants or exploring the city with friends.
Something Nasty in the Kitchen
by Michael Bond
1992
When Mr and Mrs Brown become ill, Paddington gets a chance to help by cooking dinner. Working in the kitchen is difficult with paws, and his attempt to look after the family soon produces more mess than expected.
Paddington's First Word Book
by Michael Bond
1993
Paddington introduces preschool readers to familiar vocabulary through illustrated scenes and word labels. The pictures provide objects to identify, while the accompanying words connect what children see with the language they are beginning to recognize and use.
Paddington Goes on a Picnic
by Michael Bond
1994
Paddington Makes a Mess
by Michael Bond
1994
Paddington's First Bath
by Michael Bond
1994
Paddington's things I do
by Michael Bond
1994
Paddington demonstrates a range of activities in this illustrated early learning book. His actions introduce young readers to verbs, connecting familiar experiences with the words used to describe doing things and encouraging recognition of language through pictures.
Paddington's Things I Feel
by Michael Bond
1994
A visit to an amusement park gives Paddington opportunities to experience different feelings. This illustrated vocabulary book uses his reactions to introduce adjectives for emotions and states of mind, helping young readers connect words with recognizable experiences.
A Bear In Hot Water
by Michael Bond
1995
A Spot Of Decorating
by Michael Bond
1995
Paddington's Birthday Book
by Michael Bond
1996
Paddington and the Christmas Surprise
by Michael Bond
1997
The Browns take Paddington to a department store's Christmas grotto, where the journey through a winter display brings unexpected surprises. Meeting Santa becomes the focus of the visit as Paddington discovers the excitement surrounding a present chosen for him.
Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow
by Michael Bond
1998
The Brown family's seaside outing is threatened by a storm, leaving Paddington hoping for better weather. An unusual ice cream and his determination to wish away the clouds offer possibilities for rescuing a day that seemed destined for disappointment.
Paddington at the Carnival
by Michael Bond
1998
Mr Gruber takes Paddington to a canal carnival, where they enter a trail competition to win a boat ride. Finding objects beginning with B seems straightforward until Paddington realizes another contestant may be taking advantage of their discoveries.
Paddington Bear All Day
by Michael Bond
1998
Simple rhymes follow Paddington from morning until evening as he meets people, carries out activities, and enjoys things to eat. This board book introduces young readers to the rhythm of his day through pictures and short verses.
Paddington Bear Goes to Market
by Michael Bond
1998
Paddington visits Portobello Market to complete his errands, greeting shopkeepers and collecting favorite items before sharing a treat with Mr Gruber. Told in simple rhyme, this board book introduces young readers to the bear's neighborhood and friends.
Paddington The Artist
by Michael Bond
1998
An outdoor exhibition inspires Paddington to try painting and display his own pictures outside Windsor Gardens. When passersby fail to buy his work, his enthusiasm falters, though an unknown admirer may see something in the paintings that others miss.
Learn with Paddington
by Michael Bond
1999
Four Paddington stories introduce the alphabet, numbers, colors, and opposites. This illustrated compilation brings those early learning topics together, giving young readers a familiar character to follow as they begin recognizing words, counting, and distinguishing everyday concepts.
Paddington and the Stately Home
by Michael Bond
1999
Paddington and Mr Gruber tour Luckham Hall, where family heirlooms compete with the bear's interest in lunch. Secret passages distract him from the official route, and his attempt to help prepare Beef Wellington creates an unexpected problem in the kitchen.
Paddington Bear Up And About
by Michael Bond
1999
Too Much Off the Top
by Michael Bond
1999
Paddington Bear at the Circus
by Michael Bond
2000
Paddington and the Browns take front-row seats at the circus, but the bear mistakes a trapeze artist for someone needing help. His attempt to rescue the performer disrupts the show and draws him into the action above the ring.
Paddington In Hot Water
by Michael Bond
2000
Paddington enjoys eating marmalade sandwiches in bed, but his bedtime snack is followed by an unsettled night. Nightmares, a bath taken in pajamas, and a growing pile of washing complicate what ought to have been a simple routine.
Paddington's Party Tricks
by Michael Bond
2000
Paddington plans birthday entertainment for Mr Gruber, only for meddling neighbor Mr Curry to interfere. A magic show becomes the bear's way of responding, though the tricks promise a celebration with more surprises than the guests expected.
Trouble at the Laundrette
by Michael Bond
2000
With everyone ill at Windsor Gardens, Paddington decides to tackle the dirty washing. Getting it to the laundrette in a wheelbarrow is difficult enough, but understanding the machines and detergent turns his helpful errand into a muddle.
Paddington Bear Goes to the Hospital
by Michael Bond
2001
Found injured on the lawn and unable to remember what happened, Paddington is taken to hospital. Examinations, X-rays, and an overnight stay introduce him to unfamiliar routines, with his literal understanding of instructions causing misunderstandings.
Paddington Bear in the Garden
by Michael Bond
2001
The Browns give Paddington his own patch of garden at Windsor Gardens. Determined to make it interesting, he begins work with more enthusiasm than experience, and his efforts lead to an unexpected result in this picture-book adventure.
Paddington and the Grand Tour
by Michael Bond
2003
Paddington joins Mr Gruber for a sightseeing trip around London, carrying sandwiches and an umbrella. When tourists mistake the bear for their guide, they follow him everywhere, giving his ordinary outing a much more complicated purpose.
Paddington Suitcase
by Michael Bond
2007
Eight picture books come packed in a small suitcase, following Paddington through outings and mishaps. Visits to the zoo, fair, and palace sit alongside adventures in house-minding, painting, and a marmalade maze, with R. W. Alley's illustrations.
My Book of Marmalade
by Michael Bond
2008
This gift book explores Paddington's love of marmalade through his observations, stories, and ideas for sticky treats. Facts about the preserve and suggestions for unusual uses turn his favourite food into a subject for young readers to explore.
Paddington Here and Now
by Michael Bond
2008
Paddington's shopping basket disappears, Mr Curry gets locked out on Halloween, and life at Windsor Gardens remains unpredictable. A surprise visit from a long-lost relative adds a new adventure to these stories about the bear and the Browns.
Paddington Pocket Library
by Michael Bond
2008
Four miniature books present Paddington in everyday situations that become unexpectedly chaotic. Using pictures from the FilmFair television series, this small slipcase introduces very young readers to the bear through short stories designed for little hands.
Paddington Rules the Waves
by Michael Bond
2008
Paddington's beach outing becomes a counting adventure when hungry seagulls arrive one by one. With ten birds taking an interest in his lunch, the bear must contend with company he hadn't planned on sharing his snack with.
Paddington and the Disappearing Sandwich
by Michael Bond
2009
Paddington heads into town to look for different shapes in this picture book for young children. His discoveries include something tasty that doesn't last very long, linking a shapes lesson to his familiar enthusiasm for sandwiches.
Paddington at the Beach
by Michael Bond
2009
Paddington goes to the beach, where ten hungry seagulls gradually gather around him. The growing crowd puts his lunch at risk, turning a seaside outing into a counting story about the bear and his determined visitors.
Paddington at the Rainbow's End
by Michael Bond
2009
Paddington notices the colours around him during a shopping trip through town. After exploring the variety, he finds one colour he especially likes, giving young readers a simple introduction to colours through the bear's everyday experiences.
Paddington, King of the Castle
by Michael Bond
2009
A day at the beach draws Paddington into trouble when hungry seagulls arrive around him, one after another. This picture book invites young children to count the birds while wondering whether the bear can keep his lunch.
The Arrival
by Michael Bond
2009
Paddington travels from Peru to London and meets the Brown family at the station. This short introduction for young readers shows how a bear far from home finds people willing to welcome him into their lives.
The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young
by Michael Bond
2010
Six picture books bring together Paddington's arrival and adventures at the zoo, palace, garden, and a maze, along with his attempts at art. The collection follows his good intentions through everyday activities that repeatedly become troublesome.
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