Paddington is just the kind of bear to volunteer for a tough job. Whether it's trying his paw at plumbing, cleaning the Browns' chimney, or visiting a marmalade factory, Paddington always manages to seek out the unexpected.

Paddington, the well-loved bear from "darkest Peru," sets off on more merry mishaps, including enrolling in school and receiving a visit from his Aunt Lucy.

The Bears of Blue River describes the adventures of a young boy growing up in early nineteenth-century rural Indiana. Little Balser lives with his parents, a younger brother, and a baby sister in a cozy log cabin on the bank of the Big Blue River. Although only thirteen or fourteen years old, he is quite familiar with the dangers and rigors of frontier life. As the story unfolds, the boy becomes lost in the forest, encounters the fierce one-eared...

Paddington and the Brown family have a series of misadventures on their vacation in France.

By accident Paddington takes a driving test and is later presented with a certificate to drive something very special. Somehow his neighbor, Mr. Curry, is padlocked into Mr. Brown's new steaming hot sauna bath, while Paddington has difficulty remembering his combinations.

Destiny has brought them together-- but all is not harmonious. Danger lurks beneath the calm surface of Great Bear Lake, and the young bears will survive only if they put aside their differences, and truly come together.

"Bear's whole family has gathered together and everyone is engaged in a variety of activities, both quiet and noisy. But what is all the excitement about? Why is bear's family so busy today? In this colorful and action-packed picture book, bear will introduce you to all of his relatives. Smell, touch, taste, hear and see their lively preparations for a very special day!"--P. [4] of cover.

Paddington is on the scene when the situation becomes chaotic in a spotless kitchen, when a riot breaks out in the bargain basement, and when there are problems with a Christmas play.

The cubs at Bear Country School convince Principal Honeycomb to turn the annual musicale into a rock contest, with a famous heavy metal rock star as judge.

Paddington Bear loves to lend a paw. From taking a saw to Mr. Curry's kitchen table to extinguishing a surprise flambe, each time Paddington helps out, things tend to get messier before they improve. But with his special tool kit, his playful wits, and just a little bit of marmalade, Paddington can take any day and make it extraordinary.