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A delightfully chaotic romp through polite society where well-intentioned mishaps always end in marmalade and forgiveness. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Paddington at Large (Paddington Bear).
- cozy
- cheerful
- nostalgic
- chaotic-but-safe
- 01
Paddington Abroad (Paddington)
Michael Bond · 2003
A delightfully chaotic and deeply comforting romp through a vacation where everything goes wrong in the most polite and endearing way possible.
- 02
Paddington goes to town
Michael Bond
A cozy, festive romp through the city where innocent curiosity inevitably leads to delightful, gentle chaos.
- 03
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Elaine Hampton · 2006
A rhythmic, interactive romp that turns a backyard-style adventure into a thrilling, giggly race back to the safety of bed.
- 04
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
A cozy yet precarious glimpse into a miniature world hidden just beneath the floorboards of everyday life.
- 05
The Enormous Crocodile
Roald Dahl
A gleefully wicked romp where a boastful bully's nasty appetite leads to a spectacularly satisfying downfall.
- 06
Angus and ducks
Marjorie Flack · 1930
A gentle, timeless romp about the thrills of curiosity and the ultimate comfort of returning to a safe haven.
- 07
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
A perfectly scaled miniature thriller of garden espionage that ends in the ultimate comfort of chamomile tea and a warm bed.
- 08
The adventures of Bert
Allan Ahlberg · 2001
A delightfully deadpan romp through escalating, everyday absurdities that begs to be read aloud.
- 09
Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees
Alan Alexander Milne
A sun-dappled stroll through the gentle, honey-sweet logic of childhood imagination.
- 10
The Berenstain bears' trouble with money
Stan Berenstain
A wholesome, gently educational exploration of childhood enterprise and the value of a dollar.
- 11
A splendid friend, indeed
Bloom, Suzanne
A playful, touching celebration of how persistent warmth and vivacious energy can win over the most solitary of souls.
- 12
The Tale of Two Bad Mice
Beatrix Potter
A delightfully chaotic romp through a miniature world where curiosity leads to gleeful destruction and gentle amends.
