Books that include a character called BELLA
Big Bouncy Bed
Julia Jarman
Ben and Bella on the big bouncy bed, Boing! Boing! Boing! Boing! Mind your head! Ben and Bella are back, and this time they're off on a brilliant bouncy adventure with all their animal friends. Join Ben and Bella as they bounce all the way to outer space and back again - just in time for bed. This exuberant, lively rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling Big Red Bath is perfect for reading aloud.
Big Yellow Digger
Julia Jarman
Ben and Bella are off on another adventure and, of course, all the animals want to join them! The destination this time is Australia, and the digger digs and judders, as Moose, Zebra, Rhinoceros, Mole and lots of other animals all clamber on. Even Little Roo jumps up, and gets delivered safely back to his his mummy. Everyone stops for a barbie, a dance with the digeridoo, and then it's time to head for home again. Join the fun on an adventure that gets better and better!
Copy Cat
Ali Pye
Hilarious kitten antics bring playground behaviour to life in this funny tale about finding your own way.Bella loves Anna. In fact, Bella loves Anna SO MUCH that she wants to be just like her, and copies every single thing she does.Anna would rather she didn't. And Bella and Anna get into a bit of a tangle . . . Between Bella's wobbly efforts with a hula-hoop, her disastrous ballerina twirls and her catastrophic fancy dress attempts, Bella never quite gets the hang of things. And then Anna suddenly snaps – she's had enough of Bella being SUCH a copycat!With funny and vibrant scenes and hilarious antics from an adorable troupe of colourful kittens, little cataholics are sure to lap up this light-hearted picture book about first friendships, with a gentle message about identity and joining in.
Bella Loves Bugs
Jess French
Bella Loves Bugs tells the story of a day in the life of a girl who is passionate about bugs, as she goes off to Forest School where she always has many creepy crawlie adventures with her fellow nature hero friends!The book is packed with facts about bugs, some of which Bella regularly spots, but also includes the bugs she dreams about seeing one day – different insects from all over the world.Bella makes a magical moth trap, spies a butterfly laying an egg and shows her friends how to hop like a grasshopper! Follow Bella as she shares her love of bugs – discover how many bugs might be lurking in a pond, see how awesome ants are, and be amazed by mighty stag beetles. With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, and warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps.TheNature Heroesseries focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet!Playful text and funny relatable illustrations makes this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.
Characters: Bella
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast (The Fairytale Hairdresser, 8)
Abie Longstaff
This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser! The Beast's heart is melted by the beautiful and artistic Bella - but could she ever love someone so beastly? Join Kittie Lacey, the best hairdresser in all the land, as she teaches Beast that looks aren't everything - it's what's on the inside that matters most.
Bella and Baxter go on a Puppy hunt
Elizabeth Jamieson
Bella and Baxter are super special dogs who live in Oakgrove Village. They are well known in the village as they always seem to be in the right place at the right time to get involved in adventures… and sometimes trouble!They are inseparable. Baxter is completely blind, so he needs Bella to help guide him. Bella relies on Baxter for his amazing sense of smell, which is much better than hers – when they go on their adventures, it always comes in handy!This is a beautifully illustrated book and includes lots of fun learning opportunies. Numbers,map reading,dog breeds, trees, and observation skills.
Bella, the blue duck and friends
Jennifer Young
Do you know what makes Bella and her friends so great? It’s the fact that they are all different! Join Bella the duck and her friends as they play in the park and celebrate diversityThere’s something about each of us that makes us special. But while everyone is unique, we all have many things in common as well.Explore the beauty of difference in this joyful and simple celebration of kindness and friendship. Filled with cute animals, this rhyming text illuminates the wonderfully different that make us who we are.
Characters: Bella
Bella
George Bastin
Bella is a beautiful mouse who runs a restaurant in her home in the city.Creatures from across the land gather there to tell tales and enjoy her deliciously home cooked treats.However, her talents have attracted some unwanted attention...As a chef, Bella is one of the best.But her life as she knows it, is about to be put to the test...
Characters: Bella
That Is Actually MY Blanket, Baby!
Angie Morgan
Bella LOVES her blanket. Everywhere she goes, Blanket HAS to go too. But when New Baby arrives, the only thing that will stop him crying is Bella’s precious, sparkly, muddy, smelly blanket! Uh-oh. What’s a big sister to do?With a heart-warming and funny text from Angie Morgan and beautiful illustrations from new talent Kate Alizadeh, That Is Actually MY Blanket, Baby! is the perfect book for little ones who are adjusting to a new brother, sister or baby in the family.
Characters: Bella
Big Red Bath
Julia Jarman
Ben and Bella are having such a lovely, splashy time in the big red bath that soon everyone wants to join in the fun! But will there be room for all the animals . . . even Hippopotamus? A riotous story - brought to life by young, bright, friendly illustrations from a bestselling, award-winning artist.
Big Blue Train
Julia Jarman
Toot toot! Hold tight! Ben and Bella are off on another adventure! This time with the Big Blue Train! They set off for the seaside, with various animal friends jumping, leaping and squashing aboard along the way, but will everyone manage to squeeze on, and just why is everyone heading for the seaside? A brilliant second title from Julia and Adrian, the team that brought you the bright and bouncy award-winning Big Red Bath.
Bella Goes to Sea
Benedict Blathwayt
Bella the Goose lives with William in cottage by the sea. When William goes out fishing in his boat Bella wants to go too and flies after him, but William thinks the sea is no place for a goose. But Bella comes into her own when they are shipwrecked, and flies off with a message to get help.
You're So Clumsy Charley
Jane Binnion
Charley always seemed to get into trouble, though he didn't mean to. He was getting fed up of going to school because he felt different from most of the other kids. Then he met his Aunty Bella. And everything changed.
Bella the Ballerina
Rhiannon Messham
Bella is a westie dog who loves to dance. Follow her adventure when she moves to her new cottage and when on a walk with Mrs Plumfield, falls in love with a pink ballet dress.
Characters: Bella
Bella The Bunny Fairy: The Pet Keeper Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic)
Daisy Meadows
Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can't ensure that pets in the human world find the right owners. And now the pets have escaped from Jack Frost's ice castle and are roaming the human world! Rachel and Kirsty have to help get the pets back...before it's too late.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all seven fairy adventures in the Pet Fairies set! Katie the Kitten Fairy; Bella the Bunny Fairy; Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy; Lauren the Puppy Fairy; Harriet the Hamster Fairy; Molly the Goldfish Fairy; Penny the Pony Fairy.If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Characters: Bella
Bee
Charlotte Voake
A boy wonders what honeybees do all day – and they offer to show him! Charlotte Voake delivers a delightful story filled with whimsy and wonder. On a warm spring day, a curious boy watches the bees go back and forth from their hive. To his surprise, he hears tiny voices – the honeybees have a magic bee suit just for him! The next minute, the boy is the same size as Bella, Beatrice and the rest of the sociable bees, ready to spend the day learning all about them. And when the day is over, the boy has an idea of his own about how to make his new friends’ lives even sweeter. Playful collage illustrations bring to life this buzzy adventure from beloved author-illustrator Charlotte Voake.
Shhh! I’m Reading!
John Kelly
Shhh! Do not disturb! Bella is busy reading. Please come back when she has finished this UTTERLY AMAZING and TOTALLY INCREDIBLE book! A fantastically funny tale, celebrating imagination and the joy of reading.
Characters: Bella
The Butterfly Ball and The Grasshopper's Feast
William Plomer
The gadfly, dormouse, mole, hare, and other creatures prepare for the elegant, glittering Butterfly Ball and Grasshopper Feast.
Characters: AliceBarneyBellaCamillaCyrilEsmereldaHaroldJackyLilyLizzyMaximusNathanielOswaldReynardSaffronSeraphinaShellySimonWilly
Aristotle
Dick King-Smith
From the beloved author of Babe comes this enchanting illustrated chapter book. Aristotle, the witch’s kitten, is so adventurous that it’s just as well cats have nine lives! Luckily the good witch Bella Donna is always on hand to help him out. Follow his fur-raising adventures in this delightful tale, beautifully illustrated by Bob Graham.
The Magic Music Box
Katie Dale
Bella dreams of being a ballerina. When a new ballet school opens up, she is desperate to join but it’s too expensive. Then she is given a mysterious box…
Characters: Bella
Mister Toots
Emma Chichester Clark
An enchanting and magical story of kindness, from the highly regarded creator of Blue Kangaroo. When Bella opens her front door and finds an other-wordly, little stranger on the doorstep, her life changes forever! Cold, hungry and lost, the only word the stranger can say is ‘Toot!’, so Bella and her children, name him Mister Toots, before giving him something to eat and a comfy bed. Soon Mister Toots becomes a much-loved member of the family and neighbourhood. But one terrible day, he disappears into the sky… Will anyone ever see him again? Beautifully illustrated, this poignant, moving story about the power of kindness and compassion, and accepting and welcoming others, will touch the hearts of adults and children alike.
Characters: Bella
Bella’s Big Girl Bed (The Bella Lucia Book Series)
Kristina Lucia Pezza
Winner! The Purple Dragonfly Book Award! Bella’s Big Girl Bed has received a First Place award for Picture Books and an honorable mention for the category of Parenting. Bella the Elephant is feeling uneasy. Her parents say that she is ready for a big girl bed, but she is worried about leaving her beloved crib. Thanks to a special gift, and the love and patience from her mom and dad, Bella learns to overcome her own fears and even help a friend with a similar problem.
Characters: Bella