100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

🏆Don't forget Father's Day this Sunday! Auckland Bookstore open 8:30am-5:00pm Sat & Sun 🎉

The Honeybee Helper

By HarperCollins Children’s Books
Series: The Adventures of Paddington
0.0 (0 reviews)
Brief Description
Paddington makes an amazing discovery after being stung by a bee – that without bees, there would be no marmalade! Being a very polite sort of bear, he wants to thank the bees by creating a wildflower garden, but it doesn't quite go to plan! Children... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1899
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Paddington makes an amazing discovery after being stung by a bee – that without bees there would be no marmalade! Being a very polite sort of bear, he wants to thank the bees by creating a wildflower garden, but it doesn't quite go to plan!

A funny new children’s picture book story about bees based on the TV series The Adventures of Paddington!

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Paddington makes an amazing discovery after being stung by a bee – that without bees, there would be no marmalade! Being a very polite sort of bear, he wants to thank the bees by creating a wildflower garden, but it doesn't quite go to plan!

Children will love learning about why bees are so important and what we can all do to help them in this cute new Paddington picture book story!

Series: The Adventures of Paddington

View all
  • On Sale
    14% off
    My First Little Library
    The perfect collection of mini books for mini fans of Paddington Bear! My First Little Library contains four small Paddington board books based on the award-winning preschool animation, The Adventures of Paddington! Children will love exploring Paddington’s world, meeting his friends and family, and discovering all the things that make him happy. This wonderful collection contains the following board books:...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Box Set
    $1200
    Elsewhere:
    $1499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • My First Sticker Book
    A fantastic sticker activity book, perfect for home schooling two to four-year-olds, based on the hilarious new animated TV series The Adventures of Paddington. Packed with over 140 big stickers for small hands, fun puzzles, colouring pages, and sticker scenes based on Paddington’s TV adventures, this is a must-have book for parents who want to keep their preschoolers busy!
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1500
    Elsewhere:
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Igloo Adventure
    A wonderfully, wintery new picture book based on the award-winning preschool series, The Adventures of Paddington! It's the Windsor Gardens winter fair and the whole park is covered in snow! Paddington decides to build an igloo as a surprise for everyone, thinking it will be the perfect place to enjoy their hot chocolate and keep warm during the fair. But...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Missing Marmalade Sandwich: A lift-the-flap book
    A charming lift-the-flap board book based on the animated TV series, The Adventures of Paddington! Someone has taken Paddington’s marmalade sandwich! Can you follow the crumb trail with your finger, lift the flaps, and help him track down his emergency snack?
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Board book
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Aunt Lucy’s Special Recipe
    Paddington tries to run a business in this hilariously mouthwatering new picture book based on the award-winning animated preschool series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Aunt Lucy cooks up her special Peruvian stew recipe, it is so delicious that Mrs Brown makes up a new word to describe it (Scrumflumptuous!) and everyone in the street wants to eat it! Aunt...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Ice Disco
    The perfect Christmas gift for fans of the award-winning TV series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington discovers a new ice rink in the park, he can’t wait to learn how to skate. Trouble is, where do you find bear-sized skates? And will the young cub be able to learn in time for the Windsor Gardens Ice Disco? Find out...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Great Balloon Chase
    A fantastic new picture book based on the Emmy-award winning preschool series The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington lets go of Jonathan’s amazing new helium dinosaur balloon, he goes on an epic adventure to try and retrieve it, drifting over London’s most famous landmarks on his way. Will Paddington be able to catch the runaway balloon before it is lost...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Dinosaur Hunt
    A brilliant new dino-themed picture book based on the award-winning animated series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington receives a special new pop-up dinosaur book, it inspires him to go looking for dinosaurs! Paddington and his friends explore No-man’s Island, not knowing who or what still lives there. Could they have found the last living dinosaur on Earth? A hilarious...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Crown Jewels Caper
    Paddington goes on a right royal adventure in this hilarious new picture book based on the award-winning animated series, The Adventures of Paddington! The Browns have planned a special outing for Paddington’s birthday – a trip around all the famous landmarks of London! The young bear can’t wait to spend the day with the Browns, but when he misses the...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Book Day Quest
    The perfect book to get your children excited about World Book Day! Join Paddington for a hilarious World Book Day challenge in this wonderful new picture book story based on the animated series of The Adventures of Paddington! Everyone is very excited about World Book Day! Everyone except Mateo, that is. When Paddington discovers his friend has lost his love...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $3500
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • Summer Games Picture Book
    A fantastic new Paddington picture book about the Brown family’s sports day based on the TV series The Adventures of Paddington! When the Browns discover a box of garden games in the shed, Paddington can’t wait to have a go. Mr Brown is determined to win every game, but who will be the summer games champion? This delightful new Paddington...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Pet Show
    Join Paddington for a pet show like no other in this gloriously funny new picture book based on the award-winning preschool series The Adventures of Paddington! It’s time for the Windsor Gardens Annual Pet Show and everyone is very excited! But when the judge fails to show up, has Paddington got what it takes to pick the best in show?...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008621636

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational HarperCollins Children’s Books Series: The Adventures of Paddington

About the Author

Inspiring a lifelong love of reading with our award-winning children's books, timeless classics and brilliantly funny blockbusters, HarperCollins Children's Books is home to some of the most popular authors in children's literature today, including David Walliams, Hannah Gold, Michael Morpurgo and Oliver Jeffers, as well as much-loved classics like The Tiger Who Came to Tea, A Bear Called Paddington and the Chronicles of Narnia.

Also by HarperCollins Children’s Books

View all
  • On Sale
    14% off
    My First Little Library
    The perfect collection of mini books for mini fans of Paddington Bear! My First Little Library contains four small Paddington board books based on the award-winning preschool animation, The Adventures of Paddington! Children will love exploring Paddington’s world, meeting his friends and family, and discovering all the things that make him happy. This wonderful collection contains the following board books:...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Box Set
    $1200
    Elsewhere:
    $1499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • My First Sticker Book
    A fantastic sticker activity book, perfect for home schooling two to four-year-olds, based on the hilarious new animated TV series The Adventures of Paddington. Packed with over 140 big stickers for small hands, fun puzzles, colouring pages, and sticker scenes based on Paddington’s TV adventures, this is a must-have book for parents who want to keep their preschoolers busy!
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1500
    Elsewhere:
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Igloo Adventure
    A wonderfully, wintery new picture book based on the award-winning preschool series, The Adventures of Paddington! It's the Windsor Gardens winter fair and the whole park is covered in snow! Paddington decides to build an igloo as a surprise for everyone, thinking it will be the perfect place to enjoy their hot chocolate and keep warm during the fair. But...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Missing Marmalade Sandwich: A lift-the-flap book
    A charming lift-the-flap board book based on the animated TV series, The Adventures of Paddington! Someone has taken Paddington’s marmalade sandwich! Can you follow the crumb trail with your finger, lift the flaps, and help him track down his emergency snack?
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Board book
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Paddington in Peru: Movie Sticker Activity Book
    A fantastic sticker book based on the hilarious family movie, Paddington in Peru! Packed with fun puzzles, colouring, and marmalade-splatted activities based on the third Paddington movie in which Paddington and the Browns fly to Lima to visit Aunt Lucy at the Home for Retired Bears. There, they find a mystery awaiting them that sends them on an epic journey...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1500
    Elsewhere:
    $1699
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Aunt Lucy’s Special Recipe
    Paddington tries to run a business in this hilariously mouthwatering new picture book based on the award-winning animated preschool series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Aunt Lucy cooks up her special Peruvian stew recipe, it is so delicious that Mrs Brown makes up a new word to describe it (Scrumflumptuous!) and everyone in the street wants to eat it! Aunt...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • A Book of People Like Me
    Kenny is on a journey of discovery! He likes riding his bike, the colour purple and, best of all, his dog, Ketchup. Is there anyone else in the world like him? Making friends, favourite foods, dreaming big – Kenny thinks about all the things he likes, and on the way, he meets lots of friends and discovers fun things about...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Ice Disco
    The perfect Christmas gift for fans of the award-winning TV series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington discovers a new ice rink in the park, he can’t wait to learn how to skate. Trouble is, where do you find bear-sized skates? And will the young cub be able to learn in time for the Windsor Gardens Ice Disco? Find out...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Great Balloon Chase
    A fantastic new picture book based on the Emmy-award winning preschool series The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington lets go of Jonathan’s amazing new helium dinosaur balloon, he goes on an epic adventure to try and retrieve it, drifting over London’s most famous landmarks on his way. Will Paddington be able to catch the runaway balloon before it is lost...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Dinosaur Hunt
    A brilliant new dino-themed picture book based on the award-winning animated series, The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington receives a special new pop-up dinosaur book, it inspires him to go looking for dinosaurs! Paddington and his friends explore No-man’s Island, not knowing who or what still lives there. Could they have found the last living dinosaur on Earth? A hilarious...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Crown Jewels Caper
    Paddington goes on a right royal adventure in this hilarious new picture book based on the award-winning animated series, The Adventures of Paddington! The Browns have planned a special outing for Paddington’s birthday – a trip around all the famous landmarks of London! The young bear can’t wait to spend the day with the Browns, but when he misses the...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The Book Day Quest
    The perfect book to get your children excited about World Book Day! Join Paddington for a hilarious World Book Day challenge in this wonderful new picture book story based on the animated series of The Adventures of Paddington! Everyone is very excited about World Book Day! Everyone except Mateo, that is. When Paddington discovers his friend has lost his love...
    By HarperCollins Children’s Books
    Paperback
    $3500
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

More from Children's Books

View all
  • New Release
    The Neverfear
    A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...
    By Katherine Rundell
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Matihe! Achoo! Matihe! Achoo!
    New Release
    Matihe! Achoo!
    What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Pocket Observology
    New Release
    Pocket Observology
    Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...
    By Giselle Clarkson
    Paperback
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Minecraft Annual 2027
    Pre-order
    New Release
    Minecraft Annual 2027
    The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...
    By Mojang AB
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Giant Heart
    Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. “[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...
    By David Hill
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Protector of Beyond 1
    New Release
    Protector of Beyond 1
    Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...
    By Shara Curlett
    Paperback
    $2199
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition
    A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...
    By Graeme Base
    Hardback
    $2999
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Little Kiwi Builder
    New Release
    The Little Kiwi Builder
    Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...
    By Tim Saunders
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • You Choose Party Time You Choose Party Time
    New Release
    You Choose Party Time
    It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...
    By Pippa Goodhart
    Hardback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    When Nature Calls (Duck #2)
    New in 2026, the latest story from Duck, the quirky new children's series by million-copy bestselling author Matt Stanton. Do you ever wonder what animals think about humans? Do they feel they could do a better job running things? Would they ever try and take over? Duck, Mouse and Dog are alarmed that the adults in Redhill are being brainwashed...
    By Matt Stanton
    Paperback
    $1700
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    The Case of the Viral Video: Violet and the Velvets 3
    Violet and the Velvets can hardly believe they've come so far in the BandChamps competition with only hard work, a smidge of talent, and a whole lot of thinking outside the box. This time, they get to record their new song in a proper recording studio and star in their very own music video! But Violet is letting her perfectionism...
    By Rachael King
    Paperback
    $1600
    Elsewhere:
    $1899
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • New Release
    Royalslinger
    K Pop Demon Hunters fans will love this! Graci Kim is back with the second book in her exciting and fantastical Slinger series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. Praise for Dreamslinger: “A mind-blowingly original fantasy adventure—Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1...
    By Graci Kim
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships Monday

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Children's Books lists from the team

Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!

The Latest at Book Hero

View all