Book Series · 15 Books

Paddington Bear Chapter Books

In order from A Bear Called Paddington to Paddington's Finest Hour. Part of Paddington Bear.

The Paddington Bear Chapter series is a set of 15 chapter books by Michael Bond, published between 1958 and 2017. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 180 pages.

A Bear Called Paddington
More about Paddington
Paddington Helps Out
Paddington Abroad
Paddington at Large
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Bear Called Paddington
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$1498
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1958

A Bear Called Paddington

By Michael Bond, Peggy Fortnum (Illustrator)

A bear from Peru turns a family's life upside down with his whimsical adventures.

174 pages· 23,962 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: When the Browns discover a bear from Peru at Paddington Station, they have no idea how much their lives will change. With a suitcase, a peculiar hat, and a sign asking for care, Paddington Bear brings chaos and charm to their home. His well-meaning antics lead to humorous misadventures, transforming ordinary days into extraordinary tales. As Paddington navigates his new world, will the Browns manage to keep up with his delightful unpredictability? Discover the heartwarming and comedic journey of a bear who finds a family and a place to belong.
The complete set

Paddington Bear Chapter Series

15 books · Published 1958–2017

Series
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$1498

A Bear Called Paddington

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1958

A bear from Peru turns a family's life upside down with his whimsical adventures.

More about Paddington

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1959

A bear from Darkest Peru gets into humorous misadventures with his adoptive family in London.

Paddington Helps Out

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1960

A bear's helpful intentions lead to delightful chaos and unexpected adventures.

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$958

Paddington Abroad

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1961

A bear's travel plans lead to unexpected adventures in France.

Paddington at Large

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1962

Chaos ensues as Paddington's garden antics lead to unexpected adventures.

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$958

Paddington Marches On

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964

A bear's good intentions lead to unexpected chaos.

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$958

Paddington at Work

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1966

Paddington's return from Peru leads to chaos at the Stock Exchange, ballet, and more.

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$958

Paddington Goes to Town

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

A bear's good intentions lead to chaos in town adventures.

Paddington Takes the Air

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970

A bear's misadventures lead him from school to court, always with marmalade in tow.

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$674

Paddington on Top

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974

A bear's misadventures lead to school mishaps, court drama, and water-skiing chaos.

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$958

Paddington Takes the Test

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979

A bear's misadventures lead to unexpected tests and magical mishaps.

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$759

Paddington Here and Now

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A bear's misadventures bring chaos and joy to his adopted family.

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$574

Love from Paddington

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Paddington's letters reveal his charming adventures and mishaps.

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$674

Paddington Races Ahead

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A bear's good intentions lead to hilarious misadventures.

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$958

Paddington's Finest Hour

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Paddington Bear stumbles into chaos on TV, stage, and at a birthday party.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Paddington Bear Chapter series?

There are 15 books in the Paddington Bear Chapter series. It began with A Bear Called Paddington in 1958, and the newest book, Paddington's Finest Hour, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Paddington Bear Chapter books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Paddington Bear Chapter to life.

01

Michael Bond

Author
02

Peggy Fortnum

Illustrator
03

R.W. Alley

Illustrator

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