‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry
‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher
‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller
Here is a selection of some of the latest Paddington books from all over…
PADDINGTON, the original story
by Michael Bond
illustrated by R.W. Alley
HarperCollins Children’s Books, London, timeless
This classic and beloved Paddington picture book belongs on every bear-loving kid’s shelf! Makes a great gift.
Over fifty years ago, a small bear set out on the adventure of a lifetime. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read, “Please look after this bear. Thank you,” he crossed the ocean heading for England. When he arrived at London’s busy Paddington Station, he was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. As luck would have it, the Browns were just the sort of people to welcome a lost bear into their family—and their lives would never be the same.
Paddington Bear has charmed readers around the world with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This edition of the classic picture book, with illustrations by R. W. Alley, is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear for young readers.
Happy Birthday Paddington
by Michael Bond and Karen Jankel
illustrated by R.W. Alley
HarperCollins Children’s Books, London, 2026
Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time.
It’s Paddington’s birthday and he can’t wait to perform some magic tricks at his party. He’s been practising very hard! But he soon discovers that being a magician is not as easy as it seems, especially when his neighbour, Mr Curry, is watching. Can Paddington save the show?
A hilarious birthday story, full of silly surprises!
Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children around the world for more than sixty-five years.
Paddington's Twelve Days of Christmas
by Michael Bond and Karen Jankel
illustrated by R.W. Alley
HarperCollins Children’s Books, London, 2025
Celebrate Christmas with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!
Everyone in the Brown family is singing about some wonderful Christmas gifts they’ve received. But Paddington can’t even find the partridge in a pear tree! He sets out to solve the mystery and is soon planning a spectacular Christmas Day surprise …
Paddington's Christmas Post
by Michael Bond
illustrated by R.W. Alley
HarperCollins Children’s Books, London, 2024
Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!This funny interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to help the Brown family get ready for a very special Christmas. Open the five envelopes inside and find an Advent calendar, Paddington’s home-made Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, a bear-shaped Christmas tree decoration . . . and more!
Paddington Board Books for the Very Young
by Michael Bond & R.W. Alley
HarperCollins Children’s Books, London, 2025
A new line of sturdy books for Paddington’s youngest fans is taking shape. More titles in 2026!
Paddington Fun at the Fair
Paddington is out to try every ride at the Fair and we can help him out with this interactive board book.
Paddington Shapes
Join Paddington as he goes on an adventure to find all his favourite shapes! Shapes are all around us, everywhere we look and Paddington is setting off to find them – from the rectangle front door to his tasty diamond-shaped sandwich.
Paddington Colours
Join Paddington as he goes on an adventure to find all his favourite colours! As Paddington goes for a walk he is on the look out for the colours that are all around him from a bright red bus, to bouquets of the blue flowers, to jars of orange marmalade.
Paddington's Trick or Treat
by Michael Bond and Karen Jankel
illustrated by R.W. Alley
HarperCollins Children’s Books, London, 2024
Celebrate the spooky season with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!
Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. He can’t wait for the party to start – as soon as he gets home from trick or treating! But nothing goes quite to plan after Paddington’s mean neighbour, Mr Curry, invites himself to the party and spoils all the fun. Luckily, Paddington has a special Halloween trick that might just save the day!
A hilarious new Paddington adventure, full of spooky surprises!
A Sunday Times Bestseller
Paddington's Easter Egg Hunt
by Michael Bond and Karen Jankel
illustrated by R.W. Alley
HarperCollins Children’s Books, London, 2022
Paddington is excited to be organizing an Easter egg hunt for his neighbors. But, from finding empty supermarket shelves, to buying a box of broken Easter eggs, Paddington wonders if the hunt can ever go ahead. That is, until Mr Gruber’s book on Roman mosaics and some sticky marmalade give him a brilliant idea . . .
A Sunday Times Bestseller
Paddington, The Balmoral Collection
This exclusive Paddington book contains three classic stories featuring royal palaces!
The beautifully presented hardback carries the Balmoral logo and bound with the Balmoral Blue design and is available from the Balmoral Gift Shop.
This special hardback edition includes:
Paddington at the Palace
Paddington and the Marmalade Maze
Paddington at the Tower
Paddington Little Library
This little library contains four mini board books packaged together in an nifty slipcase.
Find out how Paddington travelled all the way from Peru to London and met the Brown family, and follow him through some hilariously action-packed days. These funny stories are perfect for the youngest of Paddington fans to take out and about and enjoy wherever they go.
The books included are:
Paddington – The Arrival
Paddington at Home
Paddington at the Seaside
Paddington Goes Shopping
PADDINGTON AT ST PAUL'S
When Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a special outing to St Paul’s Cathedral, there is one surprise after another. But the biggest surprise of all comes when Paddington mistakenly finds himself a member of the boys choir. It turns out bears approach choir music from a different angle.
“Wow!” exclaimed one of the boys as they all piled into what appeared to be some sort of changing room. “You’ve just hit a top C. The choirmaster will be most impressed.”
Indeed, the choirmaster was most impressed.
