Michael Bond

A very small bear found by Mr. and Mrs. Brown at Paddington Station becomes one of the family.

"Nothing quite goes according to plan when Paddington Bear goes to the beach. Especially when, one by one, he is joined by hungry (and sneaky!) seagulls. Will Paddington's lunchtime snack be safe?..."--Jacket

Paddington Bear has delighted readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael Bond's classic character will charm beginning readers with his unique brand of magic.

Paddington is delighted to discover that the Browns are throwing him a birthday party. But when the magic trick he performs goes awry, Paddington needs something more than a tap of his wand to set things straight.

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Paddington Bear becomes a celebrity when he takes portraits of the Brown family with a very old camera. Thanks to the unique results, a local shop puts the photos on display. And that's just the first adventure this extraordinary bear finds himself in. From wallpapering to mystery-solving, Paddington does it all with the sense of wonder and playful charm that readers have come to love. First published in 1959, More about Paddington is the second novel...

If you're not thrilled at the idea of the fire department coming to your wedding--don't ask Paddington to be an usher. If you shudder about some other unusual circumstances, don't let Mr. and Mrs. Brown know. They want to take Paddington to town and see the Christmas lights.

Paddington and the Brown family have a series of misadventures on their vacation in France

Things have been quieter in the Brown household since Paddington started working in the garden, but with Paddington there's always a new adventure around the corner.

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

Pamplemousse discovers that life and death walk hand in hand down the shadowy corridors of the Chateau Morgue health spa.

Paddington Bear's visit to the beach takes a comic turn when he innocently interrupts a Punch and Judy show