Perfect Puppies #1: Alfie the Cheeky Puppy £10 off orders over £50+ with code BLACKFRI10 £20 off orders over £80+ with code BLACKFRI20 £30 off orders over £100+ with code BLACKFRI30 £5 off orders over £30+ with code BLACKFRI5 by Julie Sykes (author) and Lisa Alderson (illustrator)

In the town of Barkington, the Paw Pad is a small dog shelter with a big, AMAZING secret. From award-winning author Julies Sykes comes a charming new puppy series, perfect for early readers.
When timid Amelia Jones moves to Barkington, she struggles to adjust to her new life. One day, when out on a walk her family, Amelia meets a mysterious dog, Lucky, who brings the family to the Paw Pad, the local dog shelter.
But the Paw Pad is no ordinary dog shelter. When a child arrives, they choose a lead which magically pairs them with their perfect puppy. Shy Amelia is paired with Alfie, a mischievous labrador puppy. But Alfie’s playful antics are a lot for Amelia to handle.
During a trip to the park, Amelia overhears that evil Mr Kat is planning to run for mayor so that he can close the Paw Pad and build a cat shelter instead! Will Amelia and Alfie be able to save the Paw Pad? And will Amelia and Alfie be the perfect friends?

• The first story in a gorgeous, cosy puppy series for readers ages 5-7


• Perfect for animal-loving children and fans of Holly Webb


• By Julie Sykes, award-winning author of over one hundred books for children including the Unicorn Academy series, now a Netflix animated series