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The Leaf Thief

by Alice Hemming Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS JABBERWOCKY

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A missing leaf, a changing season

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    A New York Times Bestseller

AlbakiReads Editorial

A missing leaf, a changing season

Squirrel keeps count of the colorful leaves on his tree, so one missing leaf sets him searching with his friend Bird. Their forest investigation introduces autumn through a child-sized mystery, while the story also touches on the worry that change can bring. A short picture book for ages 4–8, it includes bonus material about the changing seasons, extending the seasonal subject beyond Squirrel’s search.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy picture-book mysteries
  • Young readers learning about autumn and the changing seasons
  • Families or educators seeking a seasonal story that addresses change

Themes

Autumn and seasonal changeAdapting to changeCuriosity and friendship

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Book overview

A New York Times Bestseller!

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 up

Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!

Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons

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