Bella the Bunny Read Free

Misty Wood.
    Honeydew Meadow spread out below them. Bella could see some golden Pollen Puppies darting about like sunbeams as they did their special job: spreading the pollen to make the flowers grow. But not one of the puppies had any spots.
    Next, Bella flew toward Dandelion Dell. In the clearing next to the dell, she caught sight of something moving. It was a graceful Dream Deer with long legs and huge eyes. His smooth brown coat and gauzy wings were dappled all over with silvery spots.

    â€œI think I’ve found someone!” Bella cried. “Hang on tight, Lexi!”
    Bella fluttered down to where the deer was nibbling on the sweet spring grass. Surely if anyone could help Lexi, it would be a Dream Deer.

 
    CHAPTER FOUR
    Daydreaming
    The Dream Deer lifted his nose from the grass and gazed at Bella with kind brown eyes.
    â€œAre you searching for a dream, little bunny?” he asked Bella.
    Like all the fairy animals in Misty Wood, the Dream Deer had their own special job. When the other animals were sleeping, the deer brought them happy dreams.
    Bella yawned. The deer’s voice was so soft and gentle it made her feel like taking a nap. She flopped down on the grass.
    â€œOh, dear,” she said. “I think I’m falling asleep.”
    â€œNo!” Lexi cried in her ear.
    â€œPlease do,” the deer said in his velvety voice. “I have a lovely dream for you.”
    â€œNoooo!” Lexi cried again.
    But as Bella’s eyes closed, the ladybug’s voice began to fade. The Dream Deer’s magic was working.
    Bella dreamed she was opening buds high in the treetops. But she’d never seen flowers like these before. They were huge white blossoms, hanging like brightly shining moons.
    â€œPlease don’t go to sleep!” a little voice squeaked in Bella’s ear. “What about my spots?”
    But Bella was lost in her dream, and she didn’t hear Lexi at all.
    Now she could see that the white flowers were dotted with gold and yellow and silver. They had lots and lots of beautiful spots.
    â€œSpots!” Bella called out, opening her eyes and jumping up.
    â€œHurray!” Lexi cried.
    The deer looked at Bella, surprised. “Didn’t you like your dream?” he asked.
    â€œI loved it,” Bella told him. “But I can’t sleep now. I need to find some spots. Where did your spots come from?”
    The deer flicked his tail and turned his long neck to look at the silvery spots on his fur and wings.
    â€œI don’t know,” he said. “They’ve always been there.”

    Bella heard Lexi give another sad little sigh in her ear. Bella tried not to show the deer how disappointed she was. “Oh well. Thank you anyway. And thanks for the lovely dream.”
    The deer smiled warmly. “I’m very sorry I wasn’t able to help you,” he said. “I do hope you find some spots, whatever they are for.” Then he leaped gracefully into the air and soared away.
    â€œWhat are we going to do now?” Lexi whispered.
    â€œI don’t know,” Bella said. She was beginning to feel a tiny bit worried, too.
    â€œYou could try another song,” Lexi suggested.
    â€œGood idea.” Bella jumped up and began hopping along a little path that led through the trees. Lexi snuggled back under Bella’s ear. After a moment, Bella began to sing.
    Hop-a-long, hop-a-long, hoppity-hop!
    We’re looking for someone to give us some spots.
    A Dream Deer couldn’t help us,
    And neither could a kitten!
    So we’re searching the wood
    For where they are hidden!
    Bella kept hopping and singing.
    The path led deep into the Heart of Misty Wood. The trees grew close together, and the ferns and moss were thick and green. Bella felt a little afraid. Apart from her song, this part of the wood was silent. There was no one around, and no sign of any spots!

    Oh, dear. I must be going the wrong way , Bella thought.
    She was