Leaf Thief Picture Book By Alice Hemming

Name: Leaf Thief Picture Book By Alice Hemming
Brand: Readerlink Distribution Services
SKU: 9781728235202
Price: 18.99 USD
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Ages 3-7

Kids who love autumn and nature

Storytime laughs and learning about seasons

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Product Overview

LEAF THIEF is a picture book that follows Squirrel, who wakes up one autumn morning to find that some of the beautiful leaves on his tree have vanished. Convinced a thief is on the loose, Squirrel sets out to solve the mystery of the missing leaves. This humorous story helps explain the changing of the seasons in a way that's both funny and informative for young readers ages 4 and up.

Squirrel's leaf-theft investigation turns into a lighthearted lesson about autumn and why trees lose their leaves
Quick-paced storytelling combines humor with seasonal science, making it an engaging read-aloud for fall
Illustrations bring Squirrel's confusion and determination to life as the mystery unfolds

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Use Cases

Bedtime story about autumn and changing seasons
Classroom read-aloud during fall
Gift for a preschooler learning about nature
Cozy seasonal reading at home
Introduction to picture books for early readers

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 4 years
ideal age range: 4-8 years
developmental fit: 3-4 years: Enjoys the humor and colorful illustrations while beginning to understand seasonal changes 5-7 years: Grasps the full story concept and connects Squirrel's discovery to real autumn observations

Play Patterns

primary play type: Shared reading
play structure: Linear narrative with humorous discovery
social context: Adult reads aloud to child or early reader explores independently
adult involvement: Adult reads and discusses seasonal changes with child
session length: Single reading session, approximately 10-15 minutes

Why It Works

primary benefit: Explains the changing of the seasons through a funny, engaging story

What Makes It Fun

Squirrel is on the case to find out who keeps stealing the leaves from their tree. A humorous autumn story with a mystery to solve.

Why They'll Love It

* Humorous autumn story about a missing leaf mystery * Squirrel discovers changes happening to the tree * Picture book for ages 4 and up

Customer Q&A

What is the story about?

Squirrel discovers that leaves are missing from his tree and becomes convinced there is a leaf thief on the loose.

What season does this book focus on?

The story focuses on autumn and the changing of the seasons.

Is this a funny or serious story?

This is a funny story about Squirrel's confusion over the missing leaves.

What does the book explain?

The book explains the changing of the seasons through Squirrel's autumn adventure.

Leaf Thief Picture Book By Alice Hemming