Michael Bond

1926–2017

1 series 4 books in order 1 standalone book

Thomas Michael Bond (1926-2017) was an English author, best known for a series of children's books featuring the character of Paddington Bear. More than 35 million books in the series have been sold worldwide, and the characters have also appeared in animated television series, a film series, and a stage musical. Our catalog credits him with Paddington titles including A Bear Called Paddington and Paddington at Work.

Born
1926
Known for
Paddington Bear

Series by Michael Bond

Paddington Bear

3 books in order · 1966–2001

  1. Cover of A Bear Called Paddington

    A Bear Called Paddington

    2001 · Michael Bond

    Mr. and Mrs. Brown first meet Paddington, an endearing bear from Darkest Peru, on a railway platform in London, wearing a sign asking that he be…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Tales of Olga da Polga

    The Tales of Olga da Polga

    1971

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Michael Bond written?

We list 4 books by Michael Bond across 1 series, published between 1966–2001 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Michael Bond's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “A Bear Called Paddington.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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