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Paddington Bear

by Michael Bond

56 books Started 1938 Latest 2018
Publication Reading Order

The Paddington Bear is a Children's Fiction series by Michael Bond, made up of 56 books published between 1938 and 2018. It begins with A Bear Called Paddington (1938), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Complete Adventures of Paddington (2018), spanning 80 years of storytelling.

56books
80years active
8decades
~1.5yrs between books
2018latest release
# Title Year Buy
1930s
1 A Bear Called Paddington 1938 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1950s
2 More About Paddington (Short Story) 1959 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1960s
3 Paddington Helps Out (Short Story) 1960 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Paddington Abroad (Short Story) 1961 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Paddington at Large (Short Story) 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Paddington Marches on 1964 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Adventures of Paddington 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Paddington at Work (Short Story) 1967 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Paddington Goes to Town (Short Story) 1968 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
10 The Best of Paddington Bear 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Paddington Takes the Air 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Paddington Takes to TV (Short Story) 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Hilarious Adventures of Paddington 1972 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book (Short Story) 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Paddington On Top (Short Story) 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Paddington on Stage (Short Story) 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Great Big Paddington Book 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 More Hilarious Adventures of Paddington 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Fun And Games With Paddington (Short Story) 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Paddington's Picture Book 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Paddington Takes the Test (Short Story) 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
22 Paddington on Screen 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Paddington's Story Book 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Great Big Paddington Bear Picture Book 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 The Life And Times Of Paddington Bear ( With: Russell Ash) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Giant Paddington Storybook 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Paddington Treasury 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
28 Paddington's Favourite Stories 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Paddington's Birthday Book 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Learn with Paddington 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
31 Paddington Suitcase 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Paddington Rules the Waves 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Paddington Here and Now (Short Story) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 My Book of Marmalade (Short Story) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Paddington Pocket Library (Short Story) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 The Arrival (Short Story) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Paddington, King of the Castle (Short Story) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Paddington and the Disappearing Sandwich (Short Story) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Paddington at the Beach (Short Story) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Paddington at the Rainbow's End (Short Story) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
41 The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Paddington (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Paddington Buggy Book 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Paddington’s London Treasury (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Paddington Races Ahead 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Love from Paddington (Short Story) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 A Bear Called Paddington and Stories 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Favourite Paddington Stories 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 The Classic Adventures of Paddington 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 Paddington’s Big Suitcase (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51 Paddington's Finest Hour 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
52 Best-loved Paddington Stories 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
53 Paddington Storybook Collection 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
54 Paddington Collector's QuintetLatest 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
55 Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
56 The Complete Adventures of Paddington 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Paddington Bear series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Paddington Bear series?

Start with A Bear Called Paddington (1938), the first book in the Paddington Bear series by Michael Bond. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Paddington Bear series?

There are 56 books in the Paddington Bear series by Michael Bond, published between 1938 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Paddington Bear series?

The first book in the Paddington Bear series is A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1938 by Michael Bond.

What is the latest book in the Paddington Bear series?

The most recent book in the Paddington Bear series is The Complete Adventures of Paddington (2018) by Michael Bond.

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About Michael Bond

Michael Bond (1926-2017) was a beloved British author best known for creating the iconic Paddington Bear character. Born in Newbury, Berkshire, he served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. After the war, Bond worked as a BBC cameraman before becoming a writer. His first Paddington Bear book, "A Bear Called Paddington," was published in 1958 and became an instant success. The series has since sold over 35 million copies worldwide. Bond received numerous awards for his work, including the British Book Awards Children's Fiction Award (1997) and the Order of the British Empire (2015). He was also a recipient of the Carnegie Medal and the Nestlé Children's Book Prize. Bond's enduring legacy lies in the creation of Paddington Bear, a compassionate and endearing character adored by generations of readers. His stories continue to inspire and charm audiences around the world.

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