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The Leaf Thief: (The Perfect Fall Book for Children and Toddlers) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 3, 2021

by Alice Hemming (Author), Nicola Slater (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,663 ratings
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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.

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    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    A Squirrel & Bird Book
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD500L
  7. Dimensions
    10.09 x 0.33 x 11.08 inches
  8. Publisher
    Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
  9. Publication date
    August 3, 2021
  10. ISBN-10
    1728235200
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1728235202
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"The personalities of animals who're ready for hibernation are captured in the bemused details of this fun seasonal story, from a tiny bird's decorated house to Squirrel's own warm, happy home." - Foreword

"Squirrel's wildly dramatic, misguided, and hyperpossessive reaction to a routine seasonal event becomes a rib-tickling farce through clever use of varying type sizes and weights emphasizing his absurd verbal pronouncements as well as exaggerated, comic facial expressions and body language." - Kirkus Reviews

"This is such a silly story of how one little squirrel misunderstands the concept of leaves falling off the trees in the autumn months... The colors are bright and little details add a touch of humor[.]" - Youth Services Book Review, STARRED review

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"The personalities of animals who're ready for hibernation are captured in the bemused details of this fun seasonal story, from a tiny bird's decorated house to Squirrel's own warm, happy home." - Foreword

"Squirrel's wildly dramatic, misguided, and hyperpossessive reaction to a routine seasonal event becomes a rib-tickling farce through clever use of varying type sizes and weights emphasizing his absurd verbal pronouncements as well as exaggerated, comic facial expressions and body language." - Kirkus Reviews

"This is such a silly story of how one little squirrel misunderstands the concept of leaves falling off the trees in the autumn months... The colors are bright and little details add a touch of humor[.]" - Youth Services Book Review, STARRED review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (August 3, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1728235200
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1728235202
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.09 x 0.33 x 11.08 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,663 ratings

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  1. Alice Hemming

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    Alice has never been at a loss for ideas. A childhood playing make-believe and working her way through the shelves of the local library helped fuel her imagination. She began her working life as a librarian and a web content editor, while all the time attending various part-time classes, in sculpture, illustration and writing.

    On maternity leave with her first child, she vowed to complete just one unfinished project. That became the text for her first published picture book, 'The Black and White Club' (Maverick publishing), with illustrator Kimberley Scott. Since then, she has gone on to publish over fifty books, including 'The Dark Unicorn' series (Scholastic) and 'The Leaf Thief' with illustrator Nicola Slater, which has sold all over the world. Her books for younger children are made for sharing, with fun dialogue and text that works in harmony with the illustrations. Her fairytales for older children draw on her love of traditional tales and folklore.

    Alice lives in Hertfordshire, UK with her husband and two children. When she’s not visiting schools, she works in a writing shed at the top of her garden, where she can immerse herself in the world of her stories. She finds inspiration all around her and is in no danger of running out of ideas!

    Please visit her website at www.alicehemming.co.uk

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    Nicola Slater

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    Nicola Slater has illustrated many picture books, including the New York Times bestselling 'The Leaf Thief' with Alice Hemming, 'Don't Say Elephant' with Stuart Heritage, 'There's a Skunk in my Bunk' with Christopher Cerf, and many more, all of which have been translated into numerous languages throughout the world. In her spare time she likes looking at animals, sitting in the rain, and tickling her children.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully illustrated, hilarious and delightful
We bought that book a while ago and it is amazing that my grandson still asking to read it. It is one of his favorite books and he shares it now with his little sister and they both enjoy the book equally. We all, including parents and grandparents , appreciate the humor, the story is so delightfully told and beautifully illustrated.And a big plus - the real leaf thief facts that are placed on the last pages. The funny story turned to be a very educational as well.
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Kate Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars Read 10x within the first 24 hrs
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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My 3yo loves this book! It’s fall in Boise and tbe squirrels have all come out of hibernation to collect the acorns falling from the trees. My little guy has taken to pretending to be a squirrel digging up acorns and offering them to us. It’s so sweet. I saw this book for sale and thought it would be a hit—both for the squirrel element and for learning about autumn. This book has been BETTER THAN I COULD’VE IMAGINED! We read it back to back to back. It’s funny. It’s thoughtful. It teaches about why the leaves fall. It’s PERFECT!
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B. Hough
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book that endures beginning at 15 months
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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My 15 month old grandson immediately loved this book when he received it and 5 months later is still a favorite- Though most of his books at the time were board books, he always eagerly pulled this off the shelf and sat through the whole book. The pages have quite a bit of dialogue so it can be reduced as needed for attention spans building up to reading the whole page. My grandson knew "Bird!" was coming after one read and laughs. He is now 20 months and still he picks it most nights as part of bedtime stories. The pictures are fun and it is a cute story. As a speech path- I love how engaging the book is for little ones and I am sure my grandson will continue to enjoy the book through his preschool years. The end of the book has interesting science facts as well (the book can "grow" with him). I highly recommend it!
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Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars Leaf Thief-Great Book for Young Kids
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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I bought this book for my 2 year old niece and she loves it. The pictures are vibrant and fun to look at. She loves to point out the animals and we have read the book a lot. I highly recommend this for a autumn theme book.
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abirdy
5.0 out of 5 stars The Moment it Arrived it became her Favorite Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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We love this book. The story is adorable, the artwork is amazing. She isn't even two but she understood the story and loved it. "Again, Again" she wants to read it over and over.
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Michelle Palomino
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching story elements
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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This book is perfect for early fall. It is funny and we can all use a good laugh. I highly recommend it for children in preschool through second grade. I used it for a lesson on story elements. My first graders used a graphic organizer to draw and retell the setting, characters, problem and solution.
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Annamarie
4.0 out of 5 stars Humorous read aloud
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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My 5 and 3 year old really enjoyed the book and asked me to read it to them over and over. Such a cute squirrel character who is baffled by the leaves disappearing and his friend the bird who is reasonable and tries to help him understand his leaves are not being stolen at all, that this misunderstanding of the squirrel’s comes back year after year. It has a very cute ending that sparked conversations for me and my kiddos. Definitely a fun read aloud for kids.
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mprebel
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny educational book about seasons!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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The Leaf Thief is a funny book about a squirrel searching for the thief who stole the leaves from his tree. It engages readers young and old in a tale of who dunnit. My daughter was roaring with laughter! It also sneaks in educational science tidbits about the seasonal changes. It is great quality and will be enjoyed for years to come!
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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Cute, cute book! Wonderful, colorful illustrations and delightful yet educational story that children will love.
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dltjsdo86
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to teach children about seasonal changes.
Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2023
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My children thought the book was fun to read. It also teaches about seasonal changes without being too factual.
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Susana Lizarraga
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindísimo.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 13, 2022
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Es una historia muy divertida. Ardilla cree que alguien se está robando las hojas de su árbol, cuando lo que está sucediendo en realidad es el cambio de estación.
Es cómico, muy lindo y puede ser ejemplo para que los niños conozcan el cambio de estaciones.
Además la portada tiene tinta metálica, ¡Hermoso!
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Autumn Book
Reviewed in Spain on December 11, 2023
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El mejor libro que hemos leído hasta ahora para el otoño
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maria dean
5.0 out of 5 stars The Leaf Thief
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2023
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Such a delightful book. Lovely illustration and story, educational but not boring, very funny book. I can see this being a best seller. As Christmas is coming up, perfect for a gift.
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Sonia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in Germany on October 28, 2023
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Such a nice book and great story. My daughter thinks the squirrel is hilarious. I myself like the informational aspect and the playful story. Great for our autumn book shelf!
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