Paddington Bear is a fictional character from English children's literature who first appeared in 1958. He is an anthropomorphized spectacled bear from Peru who was adopted by the Brown family in London after being found at Paddington Station wearing his trademark hat and coat. Paddington stories have been translated into 30 languages and sold over 30 million copies worldwide, making him a beloved figure in British culture. The friendly bear is known for his politeness and tendency to innocently get into trouble. Television and film adaptations of Paddington have been produced over the years.