The Sun Thief

The hottest picture book from the incredible duo behind the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief! Squirrel is back, and he's enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But wait! Why is Bird going to bed when the sun is still up? What a silly idea! Squirrel could never fall asleep while it's still light... And when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end ... even if it doesn't stay for long! Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, celebrating the changing seasons Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour With a handy information spread at the back for kids that explains why days become longer in the summer and get shorter through the winter Lots of fun facts about nocturnal animals, too! Also available: The Leaf Thief (paperback and gift board book) That's My Flower (paperback) The Snow Thief (paperback) The Leaf Thief - Colours (lift-the-flap novelty board book) The Leaf Thief - Numbers (lift-the-flap novelty board book) Where's The Leaf Thief? (felt flap novelty board book)

Product details

• Authors: Alice Hemming
• Assisted by: Nicola Slater (Illustration), Slater Nicola (Illustration)
• Publisher: Scholastic UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 2 to 6
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9780702341267
• ISBN: 978-0-7023-4126-7
• Series: Leaf Thief Series
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Children's and young people's books > Picture books > Narrative picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Mammals, Seasonal interest: Summer, Holidays & seasonal interest, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Picture storybooks, Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats, Humorous stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes, Seasonal interest: Autumn, Fall, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rodents and rabbits, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mammals