The Perfect Puppies Series

By Julie Sykes

Magic matches young readers with lovable puppies in cosy adventures about friendship, courage and belonging.

heartwarming · adventurous · magical

Pageticker community rating

Average 5, from 8 readers

What is The Perfect Puppies series by Julie Sykes about?

Launched in 2025 and continuing in 2026, Perfect Puppies follows the Paw Pad, a magical dog shelter where children are paired with puppies that suit them perfectly. Across four gentle adventures, Alfie, Bertie, Charlie and Daisy help their new friends face worries, solve problems and grow in confidence. Written for newly independent readers aged around 5–7, the series should appeal to animal lovers and children who enjoy cosy magic, friendship and emotional growth. Mild peril, separation and noisy fireworks feature, but serious danger is avoided.

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Fantasy

About the author

Julie Sykes is a popular children's author who loves writing magical stories about animals and adventure. She is well known for her Unicorn Academy and Woodland Magic books, which are filled with friendship, fun, and excitement. Julie enjoys dreaming up new worlds for her readers and hopes her stories inspire children to use their imagination.

All the books in The Perfect Puppies series (in order)

Perfect Puppies Alfie the Cheeky Puppy

by Julie Sykes

Book 1 of 4

A shy girl, a mischievous puppy and a mysterious plan threaten their magical shelter.

Bertie the Friendly Puppy

by Julie Sykes

Book 2 of 4

Bickering siblings discover a magical dog shelter—and a treasure hunt hiding a cheating rival.

Perfect Puppies Charlie The Lost Puppy

by Julie Sykes

Book 3 of 4

A mysterious dog leads Chloe to a magical shelter—but can she find Charlie before the race?

Perfect Puppies Daisy The Clever Puppy

by Julie Sykes

Book 4 of 4

When Dani’s friendship necklace vanishes, a magical puppy and mysterious clues lead somewhere unexpected.

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