Paddington Bear Series

Meet a bear called Paddington: Originally from Lima, Peru, Paddington now lives in London, England. Mr. & Mrs. Brown found him near the lost property office at Paddington station. They decided to take him home and named him Paddington after the station, of course. Paddington Bear is one of the most beloved British fictional characters. The Paddington Bear books have sold over 30 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 40 languages. Paddington Bear has been adapted for television, film and TV commercials. The 2014 film adaptation, Paddington, features the author Michael Bond in a cameo role.

How many Paddington Bear books are there?

There are 30 books in the original Paddington series by author Michael Bond. The first book of the Paddington Bear series is A Bear Called Paddington (1958) and the final book is Paddington at St. Paul's (2018). The Paddington bear books include fourteen short story collections, two story collections from the Blue Peter annuals, and fourteen single-story picture books.

What was the first Paddington Bear Book?

The first book in the Paddington Bear book series is A Bear Called Paddington. It was written by Michael Bond and published in 1958.

What age group are Paddington Bear books appropriate for?

Paddington bear books are recommended for children from 8 to 12 years old.

Read the Paddington Bear Series in Order:

A Bear Called Paddington

More about Paddington

Paddington Helps Out

Paddington Abroad

Paddington at Large

Paddington Marches On

Paddington at Work

Paddington Goes to Town

Paddington Takes the Air

Paddington on Top