In Paddington 2, what object does Paddington try to buy for his aunt’s birthday?

In Paddington 2, Paddington tries to buy a pop-up book for his aunt’s birthday. The antique book depicts London landmarks and becomes the central object in the film’s mystery.

Paddington wants the book as a special present because his aunt lives far away in Peru and he hopes to send her something memorable. He takes various jobs to save enough money to purchase it from an antique shop. Before he can buy it, the book is stolen, and Paddington is wrongly blamed.

The pop-up book is more than a simple present: it contains a hidden clue connected to the film’s criminal plot. Its importance explains why Paddington works so hard to obtain it and why the theft affects the entire story. The object is not the same as Paddington’s familiar marmalade sandwiches.