The Leaf Thief

Written by Alice Hemming · Illustrated by Nicola Slater

Part of the The Leaf Thief series

A squirrel tries to solve the mystery of missing leaves.

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32 pages· 368 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

Squirrel loves counting the colorful leaves on his tree, but when one goes missing, he suspects a thief. Joined by his friend Bird, Squirrel embarks on a whimsical forest adventure to uncover the mystery. As they search, the duo encounters various forest friends, each adding to the intrigue. Is there truly a leaf thief, or is nature playing its seasonal tricks? This charming tale explores the beauty of autumn and the anxiety of change, inviting young readers to discover the magic and mystery of the changing seasons.

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, The Leaf Thief is a funny picture book that teaches kids about autumn, adapting to change, and the seasons.Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree–red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more. But hold on! One of his leaves is missing! On a quest to find the missing leaf, Squirrel teams up with his good friend Bird to discover who the leaf thief could be among their forest friends.With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of autumn is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel’s forest adventure. Is there truly a leaf thief afoot, or is something else going on in Squirrel’s forest? A perfect exploration of change–both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the seasons. Poised to be a new fall classic.Pick up The Leaf Thief if you are looking for: A classic read for ages 4 and upBack to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons

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