The Leaf Thief Series 5 Books Collection Set by Alice Hemming - Ages 3-5 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Leaf Thief
The Flower Thief
The Sun Thief
The Snow Thief
The Pumpkin Thief

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 3-5 (Preschool-Kindergarten)

Overview
The Leaf Thief Series brings together five joyful picture books written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater, following Squirrel and his best friend Bird through every single season of the year, rain or shine. Each brand new paperback uses gentle humor and a playful mystery format to help young children understand how the natural world changes across fall, winter, spring, and summer. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary readers, this five-book bundle makes an ideal read-aloud collection for home, classroom libraries, or as a thoughtful seasonal gift.

About the Books
In this delightful five-book series, Squirrel plays an amateur detective who's convinced something has gone missing every time the seasons shift, and Bird is always there to help him get to the bottom of it. In The Leaf Thief, Squirrel wakes to find the colorful leaves on his tree gone overnight and sets off with his best friend Bird to find the culprit, only to learn the truth about why leaves fall each and every autumn. The Flower Thief follows the pair into springtime as blossoms mysteriously vanish from the meadow, teaching a gentle lesson about growth and renewal along the way. In The Sun Thief, shortening summer days convince Squirrel that someone has stolen the sunshine, sparking another warm and funny exploration of the changing sky above. The Snow Thief sends Squirrel searching for melted snow, unraveling a cozy story about winter's thaw, while The Pumpkin Thief closes out the set with a lighthearted autumn caper about a missing pumpkin before harvest time. Throughout all five stories, Alice Hemming uses Squirrel's comic overreactions and Bird's patient wisdom to introduce real seasonal science in a way that feels like story time. Nicola Slater's bright, expressive illustrations bring the woodland characters vividly to life on every single page, helping growing readers build vocabulary, confidence, and a lasting love of books.

Key Benefits

• Complete five-book paperback set following Squirrel through every season
• Playful mystery format teaches real seasonal science concepts
• Brand new copies, great for classroom libraries or gifting
• Written by bestselling author Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola Slater
• Perfect birthday gift or back-to-school reading pick
• Builds early literacy with repetition, humor, and vibrant art

Book-by-Book Guide
The Leaf Thief — Squirrel hunts for the "leaf thief" who took his tree's colorful leaves, learning why leaves fall each autumn.
The Flower Thief — Squirrel and Bird investigate disappearing spring blossoms in a story about growth and renewal.
The Sun Thief — Squirrel suspects someone stole the summer sunshine as the days grow shorter.
The Snow Thief — Squirrel searches for vanishing snow, uncovering the story of winter's thaw.
The Pumpkin Thief — Squirrel investigates a missing pumpkin just before autumn harvest.

About the Author
Alice Hemming is a British children's author known for warm, funny picture books that make big ideas approachable for young readers. The Leaf Thief, the first book in this series, became a New York Times bestseller and introduced beloved characters Squirrel and Bird. Hemming's storytelling blends humor, gentle mystery, and everyday curiosity to help children make sense of the changing world around them. The series is illustrated by Nicola Slater, whose bright, expressive artwork has appeared in numerous acclaimed picture books translated worldwide, giving Squirrel and Bird their signature charm.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Kids will giggle along with Squirrel's seasonal mysteries while quietly learning about the world. With five stories covering fall, winter, spring, and summer, this collection makes a fantastic birthday gift, classroom library addition, or holiday stocking stuffer for any young reader.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.