R. W. Alley

"Firefighters to the rescue! The officers of Breezy Valley answer the call to protect their beloved town. Ladders, axes, and water hoses take center stage as the firefighters rescue the tabby cat twins, put out blazes, and save not only lives-but also the town ice cream parlor! Lively action, equipment details, cross-section pictures and more will keep young firefighter fans engaged throughout this delightful story"--

Paddington visits the beach where he splashes in the ocean and builds a sand castle before being swept off in an adventure.

Paddington Bear's adventures never go quite as planned. But that doesn't mean they aren't filled with fun and laughter! When Mr. Gruber takes Paddington on a special outing to St. Paul's Cathedral, there is one surprise after another. And the biggest surprise of all comes when Paddington is mistaken for a choir bear and suddenly finds himself taking part in a most unusual rehearsal.

Paddington enters a painting contest after Mr. Gruber shows him how fun it can be.

Lily tries many different costumes before she creates the perfect one for surprising her father on Halloween.

Paddington must set things right when a magic trick he attempts to perform at his birthday party does not turn out as planned.

Paddington is not a bear to shy away from a tough job. But when he is left in charge of the local barber shop, his determination to keep the customers happy will surprise even himself!

Bobby Baboon brings bananas to give to his classmates at Alpha Betty's school, and, with the help of some friends, he figures out that he can share the extras.

"Somehow Paddington always manages to find himself in strange situations. From a squishy miscommunication involving oysters and public transit to a case of mistaken identity, there's never a dull moment when a certain bear is around!"--Back cover.

Told through Paddington's letters to his aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales, from stowing away on a ship, to working as a barber.