The Pumpkin Thief

Alice Hemming

Jul 2026 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

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About this ebook

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

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! The...

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About the author

Alice Hemming has worked as a librarian, a website editor, and university outreach manager. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.alicehemming.co.uk

Nicola Slater is a full-time illustrator. She lives in Cheshire, England.

Alice Hemming has worked as a librarian, a website editor, and university outreach manager. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.alicehemming.co.uk Nicola Slater is a full-time illustrator. She lives in Cheshire, England.

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