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Paddington Bear Books in Order

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Find 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

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1

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.

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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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

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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.

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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.

14

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.

15

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.

16

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.

17

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.

18

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.

19

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.

20

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.

21

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.

22

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.

23

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.

25

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.

28

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.

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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.

31

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.

32

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.

33

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.

34

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.

36

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.

37

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.

38

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.

40

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.

42

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.

43

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.

44

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.

45

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.

49

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.

50

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.

51

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.

52

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.

53

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.

54

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.

55

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.

56

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.

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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.

60

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.

62

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.

63

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.

64

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.

68

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.

69

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.

73

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.

74

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.

75

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.

76

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.

77

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.

78

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.

79

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.

80

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.

83

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.

84

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.

85

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.

86

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.

87

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.

88

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.

89

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.

90

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.

91

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.

92

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.

93

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.

94

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.

95

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.

96

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.

97

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.

98

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.

99

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.

100

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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