Bella Swift Collection 6 Books Set by Bella Swift - Children's Fiction - Ages 5-8 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Bunny
The Llama Bridesmaid
The Puppy Who Needed a Princess
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn
A Reindeer
The Flamingo Ballerina

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Orchard Books
Age Range: Ages 5-8 (Grades K-3)

Overview
The Bella Swift Collection gathers six laugh-out-loud animal tales from a beloved children's author, following Peggy the pug, Lulu the llama, and other lovable characters as they chase big dreams and learn even bigger lessons about friendship. Each story is a quick, satisfying read with warm illustrations and playful humor that keeps young readers turning pages. Whether your child is a confident early reader or still enjoying being read to, this six-book paperback set delivers gentle life lessons wrapped in silly, heartwarming adventures perfect for bedtime or independent reading time.

About the Book
This six-book paperback collection brings together some of Bella Swift's most charming animal characters in one cheerful bundle. Peggy the pug takes center stage in two stories, first competing with a new bunny sibling for her family's attention, then wishing she could transform into a reindeer to restore her family's fading Christmas spirit. Elsewhere, Lulu the llama is thrown into wedding chaos as an unlikely bridesmaid at Apple Tree Farm, leaning on her friend Avani to save the big day, while a hopeful puppy dreams of princess status and discovers that kindness matters more than a crown. Rounding out the set, a pug pursues unicorn-worthy sparkle, and Fifi the flamingo crash-lands near a ballet school, mistaking dancers for fellow flamingos and setting her heart on joining them despite doubts from the pond's resident swans. Across all six stories, animal characters wrestle with jealousy and self-doubt, only to land on the same reassuring message: being yourself is more than enough. The writing is short-chaptered and accessible, making these ideal transitional reads for children moving from picture books into their first chapter books. Colorful covers and a lighthearted tone run through every title, and recurring themes of family, friendship, and self-acceptance give the set a cohesive feel even though each story stands alone. Parents and teachers alike will appreciate how each book wraps its humor around a genuinely useful social-emotional takeaway, making this bundle as good for classroom discussion as it is for bedtime fun.

Key Benefits

• Six complete paperback stories in one great-value collection
• Short chapters perfect for newly independent readers ages 5-8
• Lovable recurring animal characters, including fan-favorite Peggy the pug
• Gentle lessons on friendship, jealousy, and self-acceptance in every story
• Bright, engaging illustrations that hold young readers' attention
• A great gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a home reading library

Book-by-Book Guide
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Bunny — Peggy the pug grows jealous when her family adopts a bunny and learns there's more than enough love to go around.
The Llama Bridesmaid — Lulu the llama becomes an unlikely wedding bridesmaid and, with help from her friend Avani, works to save the big day at Apple Tree Farm.
The Puppy Who Needed a Princess — A hopeful puppy longs for royal status and discovers that kindness and loyalty matter far more than a crown.
The Pug Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn — A sparkle-obsessed pug chases unicorn dreams in a whimsical, imaginative adventure about believing in your own magic.
A Reindeer — Peggy the pug wishes she could become a reindeer to help bring back her family's fading Christmas spirit.
The Flamingo Ballerina — Fifi the flamingo crash-lands near a ballet school and sets her heart on dancing, despite doubts from the pond's resident swans.

About the Author
Bella Swift is a children's book editor who has written many successful children's book series under a variety of pen names. She lives in London with her husband, her two daughters, and a pet cat, though she secretly dreams of getting a dog of her own one day. Drawing on years of editorial experience, Swift crafts short, funny, character-driven stories designed to appeal to young animal lovers and reluctant readers alike, blending humor with genuine warmth in every tale she tells.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Packed with silly animal antics and heartfelt lessons, this six-book set is a wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading lists. It's an easy way to build a young reader's confidence and love of books, one funny, feel-good story at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.