Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says "Please look after this bear. Thank you," and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rare talking bear catches...

Life is never the same for the Brown family after they bring adventurous Paddington Bear into their home. Includes previously unpublished pictures by Peggy Fortnum.

Paddington returns from Peru and tries his hand at such things as the stock market, barbering, and even ballet; but he decides he would rather be his bear self.

Presents further misadventures in England of the bear from "Darkest Peru" in which he takes a driving test, visits a Stately Home, gets a rise, and takes part in a magic act.

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

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.

Meet Paddington and his family and friends.

Paddington Bear brings the Brown family to a Christmas spectacular at Barkridges and ends up making a spectacular mess.

Paddington seems to find trouble at every turn while staying with the Browns at number thirty-two Windsor Gardens.

"Inspired by a great explorer, Paddington has traveled to London looking for a new home. There, he finds wonderful new friends, the Browns, and one marmalade-covered mess after another. Determined to fit in, Paddington goes in search of the one man whose love of exploration matches his own. What he discovers will surprise the whole family" -- Back cover.