(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. In these reissues, the amiable bear from "Darkest Peru" is as endearing as ever. The old-fashioned, episodic stories work well as family read-alouds; each chapter is a complete adventure. The humor is broad, and Fortnum's loose ink sketches place Paddington smack in the middle of every mess. Review covers these titles: Paddington on Top and Paddington Takes the Air.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. This installment in the long-running series about Paddington Bear, the beloved visitor from "Darkest Peru," was first published in the UK in 2012. As usual, the seven stories are suited for family read-alouds; each episodic chapter is a complete adventure, ably illustrated with Alley's lively black-and-white drawings.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. In these reissues, the amiable bear from "Darkest Peru" is as endearing as ever. The old-fashioned, episodic stories work well as family read-alouds; each chapter is a complete adventure. The humor is broad, and Fortnum's loose ink sketches place Paddington smack in the middle of every mess. Review covers these titles: Paddington on Top and Paddington Takes the Air.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. "'It's a long story,' said Mrs. Brown. 'Has it got anything to do with bears?' asked Mrs. Bird." This is a new installment in the long-running series about Paddington Bear, the beloved visitor from "Darkest Peru." As before, Paddington stars in seven episodic chapters, which are ably illustrated with Alley's lively black-and-white drawings.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. This hefty compendium of Paddington stories comprises six previously published books: three reformatted beginning readers and three picture books with more text. Fans of the recent Paddington movies may be drawn to the rather flat stories. Alley's cheerful illustrations lend humor and warmth.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. In this reissue, the amiable bear from "Darkest Peru" is as endearing as ever. Paddington's adventures include a wedding, a trip to the hospital, and a stint as a waiter. The humor is broad, and Fortnum's loose ink sketches place Paddington smack in the middle of every mess.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Paddington remains as ingenuous and endearing as ever in these short stories, whether he's riding a runaway lawnmower, trying his paw at taffy making, or appearing as a contestant on a TV quiz show. The seven episodes collected in this inexpensive paper-over-board edition are accompanied by loose, expressive pen-and-ink drawings.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. Reissued in a large, square format, this adventure follows Paddington as he attends his first circus and inadvertently becomes a part of the tightrope act. All ends happily with Paddington in bed contemplating a future as a clown. Readers are assumed to bring some previous affection for the bear, and there is little character development in the story itself. However, the comical illustrations and outrageous situation have child appeal.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. These reissues continue the adventures of the cheerful but hapless bear "from Darkest Peru." The episodic chapters are full of humorous misunderstandings; black-and-white line drawings accompany the undemanding texts. Review covers the following titles: Paddington Marches On and Paddington Takes the Test.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 I Can Read Book series. Adapted by Christy Webster. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. These volumes, each "adapted...from an original Paddington story written by Michael Bond," find the Browns at the beach (Sail) and in France (Plays On). In both, Paddington wanders off and makes gentle mischief; it's not very specific to the classic bear "from Darkest Peru" (a line from Sail that won't resonate with Paddington novices). Alley's illustrations play up the character's bumbling cuteness. Review covers the following I Can Read titles: Paddington Plays On and Paddington Sets Sail.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 I Can Read Book series. Adapted by Christy Webster. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. These volumes, each "adapted...from an original Paddington story written by Michael Bond," find the Browns at the beach (Sail) and in France (Plays On). In both, Paddington wanders off and makes gentle mischief; it's not very specific to the classic bear "from Darkest Peru" (a line from Sail that won't resonate with Paddington novices). Alley's illustrations play up the character's bumbling cuteness. Review covers the following I Can Read titles: Paddington Plays On and Paddington Sets Sail.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. These reissues continue the adventures of the cheerful but hapless bear "from Darkest Peru." The episodic chapters are full of humorous misunderstandings; black-and-white line drawings accompany the undemanding texts. Review covers the following titles: Paddington Marches On and Paddington Takes the Test.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. This book about the amiable Peruvian bear is here reissued in a less-expensive paper-over-board edition. The type is larger and there's more white space on each page, making the book easy on readers' eyes. The humor is broad, and Fortnum's loose ink sketches place Paddington smack in the middle of every mess.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth | Horn Book Magazine Issue: October, 1961

(4) K-3 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. Books first published in 2008 and 2001 are reissued in a large, square format. In Beach, Paddington loses a bun to ten insistent seagulls, and in Garden, he successfully bumbles his way through garden design. These unremarkable picture books have little to engage someone who is not already a Paddington fan. Review covers the following titles: Paddington at the Beach and Paddington in the Garden.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. This second book in Bond's popular series is here reissued in a less-expensive paper-over-board edition. Seven chapters find Paddington discovering a gift for photography, "decorating" his room, playing detective, celebrating Guy Fawkes Day, turning into a snowbear, shopping for Christmas gifts, and enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Paddington is as genial, endearing, and trouble-prone as ever.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Catherine Rayner. This novel by Paddington Bear's creator is reissued in a handsome oversize, fully illustrated edition. Here Bond recounts the daily adventures of a pet guinea pig. Olga's limited understanding of the human world and sweet temperament make for a pleasant story; Rayner's lovely watercolor and screen-printed illustrations add warmth and charm.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth | Horn Book Magazine Issue: June, 1973

(4) K-3 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. Books first published in 2008 and 2001 are reissued in a large, square format. In Beach, Paddington loses a bun to ten insistent seagulls, and in Garden, he successfully bumbles his way through garden design. These unremarkable picture books have little to engage someone who is not already a Paddington fan. Review covers the following titles: Paddington at the Beach and Paddington in the Garden.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Confusion becomes chaos when Paddington accompanies his human family on a summer holiday in France. From his initial preparations, which include mastery of such useful French phrases as, "My grandmother has fallen out of the stagecoach and needs attention," to the grand finale--his participation in the "Tour de France"--Paddington bumbles delightfully from one absurd escapade to another. This is a paper-over-board edition.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: April, 1973

(3) K-3 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. This picture book is derived from the introductory portion of the novel A Bear Called Paddington. The carefully composed illustrations lend additional humor.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn

(4) K-3 Illustrated by R. W. Alley. This compendium of previously published Paddington stories includes one adapted from the beginning of A Bear Called Paddington. The other five are more recent tales; picture book audiences familiar with the character from the 2015 movie Paddington may be drawn to the rather flat stories. Alley's cheerful illustrations lend humor and warmth.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn