
The Flower Thief
The Leaf Thief seriesSquirrel guards a growing flower so fiercely that Bird has to teach him how to let it bloom. A sweet spring story about patience and learning when to step back.
by Alice Hemming · illustrated by Nicola Slater
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Squirrel loves his first snow, but when it vanishes he suspects a snow thief. A cozy, funny winter story that helps kids understand seasonal change and calm their worries.

Squirrel guards a growing flower so fiercely that Bird has to teach him how to let it bloom. A sweet spring story about patience and learning when to step back.

Squirrel panics when a leaf goes missing and sets out with Bird to catch the thief. A funny, gentle story about autumn and the worry change can bring.

Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and Squirrel follows tracks and feathers to solve the mystery. A cozy Halloween whodunit with bonus facts about the holiday.

Squirrel notices the nights getting darker and is sure a sun thief is to blame. A charming summer adventure that explains changing day length and eases anxious little minds.

Henry gets so mad when Ella won't share, and Grandpa and some animal friends teach him belly breathing and counting to ten. Calm down tools kids actually use.

Sarah Jane Hartwell doesn't want to go to her new school, and the twist ending reveals exactly who she is. A clever first day classic that kids love to reread.

A dance recital goes wrong and she keeps going anyway. Great for kids nervous about performing.

Ruby's small worry grows bigger every day she ignores it, until she finally talks about it. A wonderful way to show anxious kids that sharing a worry makes it shrink.