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Alice Hemming Books

Squirrel and Bird are back for a laugh-out-loud autumn adventure! With just a little help from Bird, Squirrel has grown some lovely pumpkins! He is so pleased with himself.

But soon there’s a problem . . . the pumpkins keep disappearing, one by one! Squirrel can’t understand it. He’s determined to catch the thief before Bird returns . . .

Another laugh-out loud Squirrel and Bird story by Alice Hemming

Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour

With a non-fiction spread at the back of the book packed full of facts

Don’t miss Squirrel and Bird’s previous adventures in: The Leaf Thief, The Flower Thief, The Snow Thief and The Sun Thief

And for smaller hands, check out The Leaf Thief – Colours, The Leaf Thief – Numbers, Where’s the Leaf Thief?

The hottest picture book from the incredible duo behind the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief!

Squirrel is back, and he’s enjoying the long, sunny summer days.

But wait! Why is Bird going to bed when the sun is still up?

What a silly idea! Squirrel could never fall asleep while it’s still light…

And when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about!

Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end … even if it doesn’t stay for long!

Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, celebrating the changing seasons

Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour

With a handy information spread at the back for kids that explains why days become longer in the summer and get shorter through the winter

Lots of fun facts about nocturnal animals, too!

Also available:
The Leaf Thief (paperback and gift board book)
That’s My Flower (paperback)
The Snow Thief (paperback)
The Leaf Thief – Colours (lift-the-flap novelty board book)
The Leaf Thief – Numbers (lift-the-flap novelty board book)
Where’s The Leaf Thief?

The Snow Thief is a beautifully illustrated picture book that captures the magic and mystery of winter. The bright, detailed illustrations are engaging and provide plenty for children to explore, making it perfect for shared reading in the classroom or at home. They would be a great tool to support and promote discussion. Through the story, children can notice seasonal changes such as frost, snow and the way animals adapt to the colder months. This makes it a great resource for exploring weather, seasons and nature in the Early Years and Key Stage 1 curriculum.

This book works well alongside the others in the series to support building an understanding of the natural world across the year.

A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief. Hello sunshine! Hello lovely leaves. Nice to see you back.

Squirrel is so excited. It’s spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom – and Squirrel has decided the flower is HIS.

After what happened to the leaves in autumn (THEY ALL DISAPPEARED), Squirrel’s not taking any chances. . . He MUST keep the flower safe, and he needs his best friend Bird to help him!

But perhaps Squirrel wants to protect the flower a little too much. . . After all, even flowers want a little space sometimes.

Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderful nature of spring . . . and learn a few things along the way.

A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds.

Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school.

A brilliant picture book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control.

A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater.

Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them… there’s a leaf thief on the loose!

Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet so many fun animals on the way, while you find out how the world takes on different colours as the months pass by.

A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds.

Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school.

A brilliant picture book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control.

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