The Pumpkin Thief (The Leaf 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 upBooks for Halloween, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 28, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 146426807X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1464268076
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.09 x 0.33 x 11.08 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Leaf Thief
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Children’s Mouse, Hamster, Guinea Pig & Squirrel Books #19 in Children’s Halloween Books (Books)
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