The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station - Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon find that Paddington is a very unusual bear. Ordinary things - like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington is involved.

Paddington is in charge of the ?EYETINNERY? and, as Mrs Bird mutters darkly, ?There?s no knowing where we might end up. ? But he?s planning some very good holiday ?doings? indeed for the Browns. And Paddington himself becomes the only bear ever to ride in the famous Tour de France bicycle race - and win a prize!.

In this collection of tales from the toy-basket, there are stories of heroism and danger, of mystery and romance. Sir Billy Bear, Ali the Alligator and Arnie the Soldier recount their wartime adventures and daring rescues. Custard the Clown and RSTU2, the Rapping Robot, share their memories and dreams. Every toy has a tale to tell, and with the Great Christmas Clear-out approaching, who knows what further surprises are in store!.

Younger listeners will delight in this collection from award-winning author Steve Smallman, full of hilarious and charming adventures. From a mischievous monkey who discovers a paintbox to vikings in search of a dragon for their dinner, these wonderfully funny rhyming stories are perfect for young children - and guaranteed to become family favourites! The stories included in this collection are: A Hug For Humphrey The Lamb Who Came For Dinner The...

A tale of friendship between five bears.

All the Year Round: Discover the most entertaining way to spend the year - with a spot of spring cleaning (that ends in a mess), a summer picnic (invaded by ants), Halloween dress-up (or not, if you?re already scary) and the only thing to be done in December ? Alphabet Soup: The alphabet in rhyme - A is for Actor/who's learning his part; /B is for Baker/who's baking a tart. The Bear's Water Picnic: The bear has organised a picnic on the river for...

When Holly's dad, Father Christmas is kidnapped, she races to rescue him.

When Josephine leaves the shoe shop after buying some new running shoes, she hears an unusual sound - Click-click! Click-click! It's a bear with a backpack! Luckily for Josephine, her new shoes are anything but ordinary - these are magic shoes. But can they help her escape the bear when there's a mountain, a bog and even a lake in her way? The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes is an exciting adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of...

Based on the Native American folk legend, this book tells the story of how Bear lost his tale. Featuring original illustrations and easy-to-read text, it also includes fun comprehension puzzles at the end.