Get ready for charming fun with free Paddington coloring pages! These charming, detailed black and white line drawings bring this beloved bear to fans around the world.
Paddington was created by author Michael Bond, and he debuted in the book A Bear Called Paddington in 1958.
The character arrived in London after traveling from Peru, and he soon came into the care of the Brown family.
The well-meaning but clumsy bear has become a staple of British culture and is regarded as one of the most beloved characters ever created.
These pages showcase Paddington from the books and movies along with members of the Brown family, his Aunt Lucy and plenty of marmalade sandwiches!
You’ll also learn some fun facts about the lovable bear that you can share with your family and friends.
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1. Paddington And Jonathan Brown Coloring PDF
Paddington and Jonathan Brown are going for a stroll in this scene, and they’re enjoying everything London has to offer.
Michael Bond was inspired to create Paddington after he saw a lone stuffed bear in a shop on Christmas Eve. After buying the bear for his wife, he decided to write a story about the bear.
2. Paddington At The Station
Paddington got his name because the Browns found him alone at Paddington Station. Because he had no name, naming after the station was the next best thing!
Michael Bond chose Paddington Station as he lived close to it at the time that he came up with the idea.
3. Movie Paddington With His Blue Coat
4. Paddington Cleaning Up A Mess
Paddington always means well, and he tries to clean up when he causes chaos. Often, it ends up just creating more of a mess than when he started!
Initially, Michael Bond had the idea to have Paddington come from Africa originally, but he was told that there are no bears in Africa. Because of that, he changed the origin to Peru instead.
5. Paddington Floating With An Umbrella
6. Paddington Dressed As A Royal Guard At Buckingham Palace
7. Paddington Eating A Marmalade Sandwich
Anyone who knows anything about Paddington knows that he loves nothing more than a marmalade sandwich!
Perhaps the most incredible instance of him eating this snack was when the movie version of Paddington got to have tea with Queen Elizabeth in a charming skit filmed for her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
8. Paddington Feeding Pigeons At The Park
9. Paddington Getting Into A Funny Mess With Paint
10. Paddington Going Through Customs At The Airport
Paddington is quite a well-travelled individual for such a young bear! In the third Paddington Film, Paddington in Peru, he travels back to his homeland to visit his Aunt Lucy.
11. Paddington Helping Mrs Bird In The Kitchen
12. Paddington With His Suitcase At The Station
13. Paddington Inside His Bedroom At The Brown’s House
Even though Paddington can sometimes get on the nerves of the Brown family, in the end, they all love him dearly and he has truly become a member of the family.
In the live-action films, Paddington was going to be voiced by Colin Firth. However, it was decided by the producers and Colin himself that he wasn’t the right fit, so the role went to Ben Whishaw instead.
14. Paddington Reading A Letter From Aunt Lucy
15. Paddington Riding On A London Bus
16. Paddington On A Suitcase
17. Paddington Walking Through A Windstorm
Paddington is struggling to walk through the wind in this scene!
In 1972, a couple named Eddie and Shirley Clarkson were creating stuffed Paddington toys that became quite popular.
Michael Bond’s lawyers were going to sue the couple for copyright infringement, but Michael and Eddie met in a lift before the lawsuit, and after a conversation, Michael decided to give them the right to make official bears.
This couple were also the parents of famous TV personality Jeremy Clarkson.
18. Paddington Hugging Aunt Lucy Coloring Sheet
19. Paddington Visiting The Museum
20. Paddington Walking Through The Market
21. Paddington Behind A Rainy Window
22. Paddington With A Jar Of Marmalade
23. Paddington Wearing A Tag
24. Paddington With Mr And Mrs Brown
This scene depicts the moments when the Browns meet Paddington at the station.
Mr Brown’s live-action actor, Hugh Bonneville, was hesitant to take the role in the film because he was worried about ruining the legacy of such an iconic character.
After reading the hilarious script, he decided to take on the role after all.
25. Paddington Writing In His Scrapbook
Paddington is making a note of his latest adventures in his scrapbook!
The Paddington films are all incredibly popular, and creator Michael Bond not only lived to see the first film but was also thrilled with it.
After You Color Your Paddington Pages
- Draw Paddington with other famous characters like Winnie the Pooh.
- Look up pictures of Peru and create some backgrounds to show where he came from.
- Recreate the famous skit where Paddington met Queen Elizabeth by drawing a cartoon version of the scene
It would be hard to think of a children’s character as iconic to Britain as Paddington! He will forever be a beloved icon, and hopefully this collection did him justice.
These pages are yours to enjoy in any way you like, so be sure to use your creativity to show your love for Paddington.
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