Book cover for Paddington Helps Out by Michael Bond

Paddington Helps Out

2015 Released
176 Pages
1-2 Hours
Paperback Unavailable
Hardback Unavailable
HarperCollinsISBN 9780062312310

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

First published in 1960, Paddington Helps Out is the third novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.


This charming collection features seven classic tales of chaos and kindness:


  • A Well-Meaning Bear: Paddington always tries to help, whether he’s using a saw on Mr. Curry’s table or discovering something nasty in the kitchen.
  • Hilarious Hijinks: Join Paddington for a chaotic picnic on the river, a disastrous trip to the launderette, and a very surprising visit to the cinema.
  • A Classic London Setting: From the bustling Portobello Road market to the quiet of Number thirty-two Windsor Gardens, the story is full of timeless English charm.
  • A Perfect Read-Aloud: With gentle humor and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum, these seven delightful chapters are ideal for sharing with the whole family.

Michael Bond

Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time.

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