Michael Bond Reading Order

1 book (1998–1998)

#	Title
1	Malice Domestic 7 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1976–1996)

The Changing Picture Books series consists of five complete books published between 1976 and 1996. While the first entry, Paddington's New Room, was written by Michael Bond, the subsequent four titles were created by Mary Engelbreit. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Paddington's New Room and continuing through the remaining four volumes that conclude the series.

Start with Paddington's New Room, the first of 5 books in the Changing Picture Books series.

#	Title
1	Paddington's New Room 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Everyone Needs Their Own Spot(By: Mary Engelbreit) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	It Never Hurts To Ask(By: Mary Engelbreit) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	That's What Friends Are For(By: Mary Engelbreit) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Teaching Is Touching Tomorrow(By: Mary Engelbreit) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1980–1981)

The J.D. Polson series by Michael Bond consists of two young adult novels published in 1980 and 1981. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with J.D. Polson and the Liberty Head Dime, followed by J.D. Polson and the Dillogate Affair.

Start with J.D. Polson and the Liberty Head Dime and read in order.

#	Title
1	J.D. Polson and the Liberty Head Dime 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	J.D. Polson and the Dillogate Affair 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

18 books (1983–2014)

Michael Bond's Monsieur Pamplemousse series comprises 18 complete novels published between 1983 and 2014. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment and progressing through the final three entries. The series concludes with Monsieur Pamplemousse on the Shelf, making it a finished collection for readers seeking a complete reading experience.

Start with Monsieur Pamplemousse, the first of 18 books in the Monsieur Pamplemousse series.

#	Title
1	Monsieur Pamplemousse 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Secret Mission 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Monsieur Pamplemousse on the Spot 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Monsieur Pamplemousse Takes the Cure 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Monsieur Pamplemousse Aloft 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Monsieur Pamplemousse Rests His Case 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Monsieur Pamplemousse Stands Firm 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Monsieur Pamplemousse on Location 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Monsieur Pamplemousse Afloat 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Monsieur Pamplemousse Takes the Train 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Monsieur Pamplemousse on Probation 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Monsieur Pamplemousse on Vacation 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Monsieur Pamplemousse Hits the Headlines 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant Midwives 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Monsieur Pamplemousse and the French Solution 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Carbon Footprint 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Monsieur Pamplemousse & the Tangled Web 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1966–1973)

Michael Bond's Mouse Called Thursday series consists of four complete books published between 1966 and 1973, following a young mouse character through various adventures. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Here Comes Thursday! and continuing through Thursday Rides Again, Thursday In Paris, and Thursday Ahoy! This children's series offers a charming collection of standalone yet sequential tales featuring the titular character.

Start with Here Comes Thursday!, the first of 4 books in the Mouse Called Thursday series.

#	Title
1	Here Comes Thursday! 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Thursday Rides Again 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Thursday In Paris 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thursday Ahoy! 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1988–2011)

Michael Bond's non-fiction series comprises four books published between 1988 and 2011, all of which should be read in publication order. The complete series begins with The Pleasures of Paris, followed by Bears & Forebears, Paddington's Cookery Book, and Paddington's Guide to London. These young adult non-fiction works explore various subjects through Bond's distinctive perspective and are now finished with no additional volumes planned.

Start with The Pleasures of Paris, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	The Pleasures of Paris 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bears & Forebears 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Paddington's Cookery Book 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Paddington’s Guide to London 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (1972–2015)

The Olga Da Polga series comprises 19 complete books published between 1972 and 2015, following a charming character through various adventures and life experiences. Written by Michael Bond, this young adult series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Tales of Olga Da Polga and progressing through individual titles, compilation volumes, and the complete adventures collection. The series spans over four decades, offering readers an extensive collection of interconnected stories that build upon one another.

Start with The Tales of Olga Da Polga, the first of 19 books in the Olga Da Polga series.

#	Title
1	The Tales of Olga Da Polga 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Olga Meets Her Match 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Olga Counts Her Blessings 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Olga Makes Her Mark 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Olga Makes a Friend 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Olga Makes a Wish 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Olga Takes a Bite 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Olga Carries On 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Olga's New Home 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Olga's Second House 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Olga's Special Day 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Olga Takes Charge 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The First Big Olga Da Polga Book 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Second Big Olga Da Polga Book 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Complete Adventures of Olga Da Polga 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Olga Moves House 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Olga Follows Her Nose 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Best of Olga Da Polga 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Olga Da Polga 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

58 books (1938–2025)

Michael Bond's beloved Paddington Bear series comprises 57 books published between 1938 and 2020, following the adventures of a charming bear from Peru who becomes a fixture in a London household. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Bear Called Paddington. These stories, written for young readers, chronicle Paddington's encounters with everyday life and the Brown family across decades of children's literature.

Start with A Bear Called Paddington, the first of 57 books in the Paddington Bear series.

#	Title
1	A Bear Called Paddington 1938Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	More About Paddington 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Paddington Helps Out 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Paddington Abroad 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Paddington at Large 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Paddington Marches on 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Adventures of Paddington 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Paddington at Work 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Paddington Goes to Town 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Paddington Takes the Air 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Best of Paddington Bear 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Paddington Takes to TV 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Hilarious Adventures of Paddington 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Paddington On Top 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Paddington on Stage 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Great Big Paddington Book 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Fun And Games With Paddington 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	More Hilarious Adventures of Paddington 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Paddington's Picture Book 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Paddington Takes the Test 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Paddington on Screen 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Paddington's Story Book 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Great Big Paddington Bear Picture Book 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Paddington Treasury 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Giant Paddington Storybook 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	The Life And Times Of Paddington Bear(With: Russell Ash) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Paddington's Favourite Stories 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Paddington's Birthday Book 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Learn with Paddington 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Paddington Suitcase 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	My Book of Marmalade 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Paddington Here and Now 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Paddington Pocket Library 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Paddington Rules the Waves 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Paddington and the Disappearing Sandwich 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Paddington at the Beach 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Paddington at the Rainbow's End 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Paddington, King of the Castle 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	The Arrival 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Paddington 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Paddington Buggy Book 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Paddington’s London Treasury 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Love from Paddington 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Paddington Races Ahead 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	A Bear Called Paddington and Stories 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Favourite Paddington Stories 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	The Classic Adventures of Paddington 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Paddington’s Big Suitcase 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	Best-loved Paddington Stories 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	Paddington Storybook Collection 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	Paddington's Finest Hour 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	Paddington Collector's Quintet 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
55	Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
56	The Complete Adventures of Paddington 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
57	How to Be More Paddington 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
58	Paddington’s Trick or Treat 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

100 books (1965–2026)

The Paddington Bear Picture series comprises 98 books following the beloved character from his first appearance in 1965 through 2019. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Paddington Bear and continuing through to the final entry. The complete series captures everyday adventures and mishaps in Paddington's life, from shopping and seaside outings to domestic activities and exploration of his surroundings. This finished series offers a comprehensive collection of picture book stories suitable for young readers.

Start with Paddington Bear, the first of 98 books in the Paddington Bear Picture series.

#	Title
1	Paddington Bear 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Paddington's Garden 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Paddington Goes Shopping 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Paddington at the Circus 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Paddington's Lucky Day 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Paddington at the Seaside 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Paddington at the Tower 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Paddington Goes To The Sales 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Paddington Posts a Letter 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Paddington Takes A Bath 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Paddington at the Station 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Paddington's New Room 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Adventures Of A Bear Called Paddington 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Paddington Does it Himself 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Paddington Hits Out 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Paddington In The Kitchen 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Paddington's Birthday Party 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Paddington's Pop Up Book 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Picnic On The River 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Paddington - At Home 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Paddington And Aunt Lucy 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Paddington Goes Out 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Paddington Weighs in 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Paddington in Touch 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Paddington And The Snowbear 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Paddington Birthday Treat 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Paddington Laundromat 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Paddington Learns a Lesson 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Paddington's Shopping Adventure 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Paddington Has Fun 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Paddington Works Hard 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Paddington's day of action 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Paddington at the Zoo 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Paddington at the Fair 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Paddington's Painting Exhibition 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Paddington Cleans Up 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Paddington Mails a Letter 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Paddington Minds the House 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Paddington and the Christmas Shopping 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Paddington at the Airport 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Paddington at the Palace 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Paddington's Art Exhibition 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Paddington's Bus Ride 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Paddington's Clock Book 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Paddington's Wheel Book 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Please Look After This Bear 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	Paddington and the Marmalade Maze 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Paddington's Busy Day 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Paddington's Colors 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Paddington's Numbers 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	Paddington's Puzzle Book 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	Paddington on the River 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	Paddington's 1 2 3 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	Paddington's A B C 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
55	Paddington's Opposites 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
56	Paddington Meets the Queen 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
57	Paddington Rides On! 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
58	Paddington's Busy Week 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
59	A Day by the Sea 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
60	Paddington Has A Bath 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
61	Paddington at the Seashore 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
62	Paddington's Disappearing Trick 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
63	Something Nasty in the Kitchen 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
64	Paddington's First Word Book 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
65	Paddington Goes on a Picnic 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
66	Paddington Makes a Mess 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
67	Paddington's First Bath 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
68	Paddington's Things I Feel 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
69	Paddington's things I do 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
70	A Bear In Hot Water 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
71	A Spot Of Decorating 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
72	Paddington and the Christmas Surprise 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
73	Paddington Bear All Day 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
74	Paddington Bear Goes to Market 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
75	Paddington Bear and the Busy Bee Carnival 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
76	Paddington The Artist 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
77	Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
78	Paddington at the Carnival 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
79	Paddington Bear Up And About 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
80	Paddington Goes to Market 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
81	Paddington and the Stately Home 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
82	Too Much Off the Top 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
83	Paddington Bear at the Circus 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
84	Paddington In Hot Water 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
85	Paddington's Party Tricks 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
86	Trouble at the Laundrette 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
87	Paddington Bear Goes to the Hospital 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
88	Paddington Bear in the Garden 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
89	Paddington in the Garden 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
90	Paddington and the Grand Tour 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
91	Paddington Goes for Gold 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
92	Paddington Plays On 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
93	Paddington Sets Sail 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
94	Paddington and the Magic Trick 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
95	Paddington at the Barber Shop 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
96	Paddington's Day Off 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
97	Paddington's Prize Picture 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
98	Paddington at St. Paul's 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
99	Paddington’s Twelve Days of Christmas 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
100	Happy Birthday, Paddington(With: Karen Jankel) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1969–1972)

Michael Bond's Parsley series consists of six complete books published between 1969 and 1972, all of which should be read in publication order. The series begins with Parsley's Good Deed and concludes with Parsley the Lion, following the adventures of its titular character across stories that blend young adult fiction with elements of non-fiction. Readers looking for a finished series with a clear narrative progression should start from the first book and continue through in the order they were originally released.

Start with Parsley's Good Deed, the first of 6 books in the Parsley series.

#	Title
1	Parsley's Good Deed 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Parsley's Tail 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Parsley's Last Stand 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Parsley's Problem Past 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Parsley and the Herbs 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Parsley the Lion 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1972–2019)

Michael Bond's Picture series comprises seven illustrated children's books published between 1972 and 2019. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Day the Animals Went on Strike and concluding with The Ups and Downs of the Castle Mice. These standalone picture books feature whimsical animal characters and imaginative scenarios designed for young readers.

Start with Day the Animals Went on Strike, the first of 7 books in the Picture series.

#	Title
1	Day the Animals Went on Strike 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mr. Cram's Magic Bubbles 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Windmill 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Oliver the Greedy Elephant 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Adventures of Parsley the Lion(With: Rob Biddulph) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Tale of the Castle Mice 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Ups and Downs of the Castle Mice 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1983–2014)

Michael Bond's pair of young adult novels spans three decades, with The Caravan Puppets appearing in 1983 and It Wasn't Me! following in 2014. Though published decades apart, these two complete standalone works should be read in publication order. The series concludes with the author's second entry in this collection.

Start with The Caravan Puppets and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Caravan Puppets 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	It Wasn't Me! 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible