
The Flower Thief
The Leaf Thief seriesSquirrel guards a growing flower so fiercely that Bird has to teach him how to let it bloom. A sweet spring story about patience and learning when to step back.
by Alice Hemming · illustrated by Nicola Slater
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Squirrel panics when a leaf goes missing and sets out with Bird to catch the thief. A funny, gentle story about autumn and the worry change can bring.

Squirrel guards a growing flower so fiercely that Bird has to teach him how to let it bloom. A sweet spring story about patience and learning when to step back.

Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and Squirrel follows tracks and feathers to solve the mystery. A cozy Halloween whodunit with bonus facts about the holiday.

Squirrel loves his first snow, but when it vanishes he suspects a snow thief. A cozy, funny winter story that helps kids understand seasonal change and calm their worries.

Squirrel notices the nights getting darker and is sure a sun thief is to blame. A charming summer adventure that explains changing day length and eases anxious little minds.

Jasper's new underwear glows in the dark and seems to follow him. Silly and spooky.

A girl walks through town and woods greeting the trees, animals, and wind as summer turns to fall. A quiet, gorgeous way to welcome the season.

Jasper finds a crayon that helps him with schoolwork, but it's a little too creepy. Perfect for spooky season.

Leaf Man blows away on the wind, and kids spot animals and faces made entirely of real fall leaves. Perfect before a nature walk or leaf collage project.