The Flower Thief
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Flower Thief

Written by Alice Hemming · Illustrated by Nicola Slater

Part of the The Leaf Thief series

Squirrel's protectiveness threatens a new flower's growth. Can Bird teach him to let it blossom?

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32 pages· 406 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD480L

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Bookroo's summary

Spring has arrived, and Squirrel is captivated by a newly bloomed flower. His eagerness to protect it, however, may stifle its growth. Bird steps in to guide Squirrel on how to let nature take its course. Will Squirrel learn to let go and allow the flower to flourish? Discover the gentle lessons of nature and friendship in this charming tale about the balance of care and freedom.

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms, the spring-themed companion to the New York Times bestseller The Leaf Thief!”Hello brand new day.Hello sunshine!Hello lovely leaves.Nice to see you back.”Spring is here and today a flower has sprung to life. But when Squirrel becomes too protective of it, Bird shows Squirrel the right way to let flowers blossom and grow.Pick up Don’t Touch That Flower if you are looking for: A classic read for ages 4 and upPicture books that are ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
406
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
March 4, 2025
First published
February 2, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781464239502
LCCN
2022035132

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