The Leaf Thief
Alice Hemming
- Pages
- 32 pages
- Published
- 2021
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is a gentle, engaging picture book designed for preschool and early elementary readers that uses a mystery about a missing leaf to explore autumn and seasonal change. The story emphasizes friendship, curiosity, and understanding that change is natural, with positive animal characters modeling cooperation and problem-solving. The book includes educational content about the seasons and is praised as an inclusive, anxiety-friendly story that helps children adapt to transitions. There are no content concerns—it's age-appropriate, warm, and intentionally crafted to support young learners.
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Perfect for fans of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, The Leaf Thiefis 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 mis... Perfect for fans of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, The Leaf Thiefis 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. Pick up The Leaf Thiefif you are looking for: A classic read for ages 4 and up Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more! Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons
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- Children's fiction
ISBN 9781728235202 · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky