The Pumpkin Thief
Alice Hemming
- Published
- 2026
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 lighthearted Halloween picture book featuring animal friends solving a gentle mystery about missing pumpkins. The story promotes curiosity, friendship, and problem-solving while celebrating seasonal traditions, with bonus educational content about Halloween customs included. There are no concerning content issues, making it appropriate for preschool through early elementary readers who enjoy festive stories with humor and adventure.
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From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny Halloween-y companion picture book! Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time there's a mystery in the vegetable patch! Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and this time there's EVIDENCE--footprints, peck-marks, a feather! There is a PUMPKIN THIEF!... From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny Halloween-y companion picture book! Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time there's a mystery in the vegetable patch! Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and this time there's EVIDENCE--footprints, peck-marks, a feather! There is a PUMPKIN THIEF! With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of Halloween's preparations are captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along on Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a pumpkin thief on the loose, or is something else going on? And does it have anything to do with the jack-o'-lanterns appearing on his neighbor's doorsteps? Bonus material explaining Halloween's traditions. Poised to be a new classic. Pick up The Pumpkin Thief if you are looking for: A classic read for ages 4 and up Books for Halloween, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more! Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons
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- Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9781464268076 · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky