R.W. Alley

Crowds of people prevent Paddington from seeing the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, but a special honor comes his way instead.

Going on a hiking and camping trip is a thrilling adventure, but the great outdoors can also be full of tricky challenges. When a little boy and his mom set out into the woods, they run into a few unexpected mini-disasters. From carrying a heavy backpack up a steep trail to figuring out how to set up a complicated tent, there is a lot of hard work to be done. Mom could easily step in and do everything herself to make the trip easier. Instead, she patiently guides her son, showing him how to solve problems and do things on his own. By letting him take the lead, she helps him build confidence and learn true self-reliance. This heartwarming story perfectly captures the beauty of growing up and trying new things. It is a wonderful celebration of a mother's gentle guidance, with plenty of time left over for snuggling under the starry night sky.

Find out what happens when the classic bear from Darkest Peru visits a circus and accidentally finds himself part of the act!

The circus has come to town, and Paddington and the Browns have front row seats! But Paddington becomes anxious when he looks up and sees a man dangling from a rope by his ankles. Always ready to lend a paw, he rushes off to save the trapeze artist and as a result the circus is turned upside down! Paddington, however, comes out on top as the star of the show.

For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.

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Find out what happens when the classic bear from Darkest Peru visits a circus and accidentally finds himself part of the act!

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In this adventure, Paddington Bear goes to the circus and ends up as part of the trapeze act.

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The circus has come to town! Paddington Bear and the Browns have front-row seats, and they can't wait to see the show. Inside the circus tent there's a ringmaster with a top hat, a very, very tall clown, a band ... and a funny-looking man hanging from a rope above Paddington's head. Always willing to lend a paw, Paddington rushes off to save the trapeze artist. The circus is turned upside-down, but the show must go on - and it does, thanks to a surprise performance by Paddington Bear. Paddington Bear has charmed readers for nearly forty years. Now another generation of fans can join the beloved bear from Darkest Peru on a variety of adventrues written by Michael Bond and beautifully illustrated by artist R.W. Alley.

When Paddington starts to make a list of all the nice things he can think of about being a bear and living with the Browns he is sure to include 'the garden'. Paddington feels very lucky to have such a nice garden, especially as he has his own little patch in it, to keep him out of mischief!

But when Paddington is around things are rarely simple and he soon finds that gardening is not as easy as he had first thought. He sets out, with a jar of marmalade of course, to look for ideas and ends up in a building site behind the Browns' garden. He is sure that if he climbs up a nearby ladder he will get an excellent view of his own little garden and that will help him with his design.

Unfortunately, bears, building sites and marmalade don't really mix. But, as usual, Paddington is able to turn circumstances to his advantage and come out on top after all!

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When Paddington starts to make a list of all the nice things he can think of about being a bear and living with the Browns he's sure to include the garden. He feels very lucky to have such a nice garden, especially as he has his own little patch.

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Paddington Bear has an adventure when he takes up gardening in the Browns' back yard.