The Leaf Thief Books in Order
Part ofAlice Hemming Books in OrderRead Alice Hemming’s The Leaf Thief books in order, with short summaries and a series reading list to help you decide which book to read first.
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The Leaf Thief books in publication order
8 books
The Leaf Thief
by Alice Hemming
2020
Squirrel discovers that leaves are disappearing from his tree and becomes convinced a thief is responsible. With Bird's help, he questions his woodland neighbors while struggling to understand the unsettling changes that autumn brings to his home.
Where's the Leaf Thief?
by Alice Hemming
2025
Squirrel and Bird search for missing leaves, inviting toddlers to look behind felt flaps around their woodland home. Each hiding place offers a new discovery as the friends investigate what has happened to Squirrel's treasured leaves.
Slide and Spin
by Alice Hemming
2026
Squirrel and Bird explore changing weather across the seasons, with moving features revealing discoveries in each scene. Children slide, pull, and spin their way through the friends' world, finding playful surprises among snow, sunshine, and autumn leaves.
The Pumpkin Thief
by Alice Hemming
2026
Pumpkins are disappearing from Bird's vegetable patch, and Squirrel finds suspicious clues left behind. As Halloween preparations spread through the neighborhood, the friends investigate footprints, feathers, and peck marks in search of the supposed pumpkin thief.
The Sun Thief
by Alice Hemming
2026
Squirrel remembers sunshine at bedtime, so brushing his teeth in darkness seems proof that someone has stolen the sun. Bird helps him investigate the mystery as changing summer days challenge his understanding of the world.
The Egg Thief
by Alice Hemming
2027
With spring arriving, Squirrel eagerly waits for eggs to hatch. When the eggs begin disappearing instead, he suspects a thief, sending him and Bird into another mystery shaped by the changes happening around their woodland home.
Colours
by Alice Hemming
Squirrel and Bird invite young children to spot colors together in a lift-the-flap adventure. Bright scenes and sturdy flaps encourage readers to explore alongside the two friends while learning to recognize and name different colors.
Numbers
by Alice Hemming
Squirrel and Bird turn counting into a shared adventure for the youngest readers. Sturdy flaps and colorful illustrations invite children to join their discoveries, practice numbers, and explore the familiar friends' world through hands-on play.
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