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

While waiting for their daughter to arrive at Paddington Station, Mr. and Mrs. Brown spot a small bear, recently arrived from darkest Peru, and take him home to join their family.

Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by R.W. Alley.

If Paddington Bear learned anything from his Uncle Pastuzo, it's that home is where you hang your hat. And for Paddington, nothing feels quite like home than being with the Brown family. Whether

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The Peruvian bear decorates, turns detective, and helps with Christmas shopping, along with other disasters.

A collection of best-loved tales featuring the bear from Peru includes "Paddington at the Zoo," in which Paddington's marmalade sandwiches prove to be irresistable to the zoo animals.

Hurrying forward, he held out a welcoming hand. "Sir Percival Rushmoor," he said. "I'm invigilating." "I'm sorry to hear that, Sir Percival," said Paddington. "I hope you feel better very soon." Paddington always finds himself in unusual situations so it is no surprise when he has a run-in with the police, appears in a TV cookery show, and gives one of his hard stares to a hypnotist!

"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 and the Brown family go to the circus, where Paddington ends up as part of the trapeze act.

Paddington visits the beach where he splashes in the ocean and builds a sand castle before being swept off in an adventure.

"Paddington can't wait to taste Mrs. Bird's pancakes on Pancake Day. But when Mrs. Bird can't make the pancakes, Paddington will have to step in."--Publisher.