The Pumpkin Theif

The Pumpkin Thief — Alice Hemming

A funny autumn adventure full of missing pumpkins, suspicious clues and one very determined squirrel! 🎃🐿️

Squirrel has grown some lovely pumpkins with a little help from Bird. But when the pumpkins start disappearing one by one, he’s convinced there’s a thief on the loose! Can he solve the mystery before Bird returns? With expressive illustrations, plenty of humour and extra pumpkin facts at the back, this is a lovely seasonal story for curious little readers.

Why I chose it

I chose this one for little readers who love a mystery, a bit of mischief and discovering the wonders of nature.

I love how Alice Hemming turns the changing seasons into a funny story that children can enjoy together, while giving them a little something extra to learn about pumpkins and Halloween.

Why you’ll love it

• 🎃 A fun autumn mystery with plenty of silly clues

• 🐿️ Familiar characters and expressive, playful illustrations

• 🍂 A lovely way to explore autumn, nature and seasonal traditions

• 🔍 Includes extra facts for curious little minds

Perfect for: Ages 3-5 · Autumn stories · Halloween · Nature & seasons · Funny read-alouds

Paperback · 32 pages · English · Illustrated by Nicola Slater