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Fairy Animals of Misty Wood Books in Order

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Browse the Fairy Animals of Misty Wood series by Lily Small in order, with short summaries, reading tips, and background on Misty Wood and its winged animal friends.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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Fairy Animals of Misty Wood books in publication order

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16 books

1

Bella the Bunny

by Lily Small

2013

Bella is busy opening flower buds when she finds a ladybug hiding from the Insect Sports Day. Helping her new friend feel brave becomes more important than finishing the morning's work.

2

Chloe the Kitten

by Lily Small

2013

While decorating Misty Wood's cobwebs with sparkling dewdrops, Chloe meets a baby mouse who is lost and frightened. Her morning job quickly turns into a small rescue that tests her kindness and bravery.

3

Hailey the Hedgehog

by Lily Small

2013

Hailey can hardly wait for the Christmas Parade, but not everyone in Misty Wood feels as cheerful as she does. As she flutters from friend to friend, she learns how far a little happiness can travel.

4

Mia the Mouse

by Lily Small

2013

Sent on an errand for her mother, Mia can only remember that the thing she needs begins with B. Searching Misty Wood with a helpful bumblebee turns one forgotten task into a playful mystery.

5

Paddy the Puppy

by Lily Small

2013

Paddy is so excited for his birthday that focusing on his pollen-spreading work is almost impossible. As he zooms through Misty Wood inviting friends, his busy day turns into small mishaps and a lovely surprise.

6

Betsy the Bunny

by Lily Small

2014

Nearly Easter, a busy fairy bunny should be opening flowers across Misty Wood, but her hiccups keep getting in the way. A sweet surprise may be just what she needs to set things right.

7

Daisy the Deer

by Lily Small

2014

Daisy spends her nights carrying happy dreams to the sleeping animals of Misty Wood. When she meets a little hedgehog who is afraid to sleep, kindness becomes her most important job.

8

Katie the Kitten

by Lily Small

2014

Katie loves sunny games and summer fun, but Moonshine Pond leaves her nervous and dry-eyed on the shore. This gentle adventure follows her as she tries to get past a very real fear.

9

Poppy the Pony

by Lily Small

2014

Poppy loves flying over Misty Wood, but talking to other animals feels much harder. When a storm blows in, she discovers that being brave does not always look the way she expected.

10

Sophie the Squirrel

by Lily Small

2014

Sophie is thrilled for the Misty Wood fair and a special dance with her friends. When practice keeps going wrong, she starts blaming herself and must find confidence before the big day.

11

Paige the Pony

by Lily Small

2015

The Misty Wood Gala is almost here, and a little pony wants to look perfect for the big competition. But staying neat and tidy gets tricky when friends need her help all day long.

12

Polly the Puppy

by Lily Small

2015

School should be simple, but a puppy who needs to practice counting keeps getting distracted by everything lovely in Misty Wood. With a little help from friends, learning may become part of the adventure.

13

Kylie the Kitten

by Lily Small

2017

Summer camp sounds exciting until a fairy kitten realizes it means swimming in Moonshine Pond. As camp begins, she has to face her fear of water and find the courage to join in.

14

Penelope the Pony

by Lily Small

2017

A young fairy pony cannot wait for the Misty Wood Gala and dreams of entering the prettiest pony contest. Getting ready is hard enough, but helping friends along the way matters even more.

15

Bailey the Bunny

by Lily Small

2018

Spring is bursting out all over Misty Wood, but a little fairy bunny keeps getting derailed by a stubborn case of hiccups. With Easter near, she needs help settling down so she can finish her flower-opening job.

16

Penny the Puppy

by Lily Small

2018

A puppy in Misty Wood is trying to learn how to count, but everything around her is far too interesting. New friends and a day full of distractions turn a simple lesson into a cheerful small adventure.

Fairy Animals of Misty Wood books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Chloe the Kitten"

    Chloe the Kitten

    by Lily Small

    2013Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Bella the Bunny"

    Bella the Bunny

    by Lily Small

    2013Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Paddy the Puppy"

    Paddy the Puppy

    by Lily Small

    2013Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Mia the Mouse"

    Mia the Mouse

    by Lily Small

    2013Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Hailey the Hedgehog"

    Hailey the Hedgehog

    by Lily Small

    2013Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Poppy the Pony"

    Poppy the Pony

    by Lily Small

    2014Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Sophie the Squirrel"

    Sophie the Squirrel

    by Lily Small

    2014Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Betsy the Bunny"

    Betsy the Bunny

    by Lily Small

    2014Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Daisy the Deer"

    Daisy the Deer

    by Lily Small

    2014Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Katie the Kitten"

    Katie the Kitten

    by Lily Small

    2014Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Polly the Puppy"

    Polly the Puppy

    by Lily Small

    2015Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Paige the Pony"

    Paige the Pony

    by Lily Small

    2015Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Penelope the Pony"

    Penelope the Pony

    by Lily Small

    2017Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "Kylie the Kitten"

    Kylie the Kitten

    by Lily Small

    2017Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "Bailey the Bunny"

    Bailey the Bunny

    by Lily Small

    2018Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "Penny the Puppy"

    Penny the Puppy

    by Lily Small

    2018Fairy Animals of Misty Wood, Book 16

Series background & context

The Fairy Animals of Misty Wood books take place in a magical woodland where every young animal has sparkly wings and a small job to do. Cobweb Kittens hang dewdrops on webs, Bud Bunnies coax flowers open, Pollen Puppies help plants grow, and Dream Deer carry happy dreams through the night. That simple idea gives the whole series a cozy sense of order from the first page.

Each book follows one main character, usually on a day when that job gets tangled up with a fear, a mistake, or somebody else's problem. A kitten may meet a lost mouse. A bunny may stop work to help a nervous friend. A pony may be getting ready for a gala while learning that kindness matters more than looking perfect. The stakes are small, but they feel real.

Community is the thread that ties the books together.

In Chloe the Kitten, helping a frightened little mouse matters more than finishing a morning task. In Bella the Bunny, the story turns on encouraging someone who feels different. In Mia the Mouse, a simple errand becomes a memory puzzle. Poppy the Pony leans into shyness and courage, while Kylie the Kitten and Katie the Kitten follow a summer adventure shaped by fear of water. Again and again, the books show young readers that worries can shrink when someone stays beside you.

The setting does a lot of quiet work. Misty Wood is not just a backdrop, it is a lived-in place of meadows, burrows, roots, flowers, ponds, and fair days. Different corners of the wood suit different kinds of trouble. Moonshine Pond is perfect for swimming nerves. A parade, a dance, or a sports day can turn the forest into a stage where the animals have to show up for one another.

In tone, these are warm early chapter books with a fantasy shimmer rather than big danger. The tension usually comes from birthdays, lessons, competitions, storms, getting lost, or wanting to help. Friendship is the answer more often than force. So is patience. That makes the series a comfortable step for readers moving beyond picture books but not ready for anything too intense.

Most of the books work well on their own, but reading from the beginning lets Misty Wood grow gradually as more animal groups come into view. Readers may also notice a few title changes between editions, so some later books appear under different character names. However you start, the appeal stays steady: kind characters, gentle trouble, and a magical wood that feels safe to revisit.

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