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The Snow Thief

by Alice Hemming
Nicola Slater
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From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny snowy companion picture book that teaches kids about winter, adapting to change, and the seasons.

Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears. Is there a snow thief on the loose?

With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of winter is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a snow thief on the loose, or is something else going on in Squirrel's forest? A perfect exploration of change—both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the seasons. Poised to be a new fall classic.

Pick up The Snow Thief if you are looking for:

  • A classic read for ages 4 and up
  • Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!
  • Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons

    • Creators

    • Series

      The Leaf Thief

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      September 3, 2024

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781464226793
      Kindle restrictions

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Kirkus

        July 15, 2024
        The ground is all white and cold, and Squirrel has no idea why. Awakening to find the grass is gone, Squirrel panics and calls for Bird. Ever patient Bird explains that sometimes it snows in winter, and the grass just gets covered. Bird suggests they play in the snow, but Squirrel says it's too cold...until Bird introduces Squirrel to snowballs. Suddenly, Squirrel loves snow. Bird also explains that snowflakes are all different shapes. Squirrel's skeptical. "They're all small, white blobs." Then Squirrel yells, "BIRD! There is SMOKE coming out of my mouth! Is it because I ate a snowflake?" Bird notes that sometimes it gets so cold that you can see your breath. A frozen puddle sends Squirrel sliding into a giant snow squirrel. Squirrel's pretty sure that snow squirrel stole some hazelnuts. Bird explains that's impossible: "It isn't real--it's just a SNOW squirrel." When the snow melts overnight, Squirrel is convinced the snow squirrel took it all--but at least the hazelnuts are still there (the builder of the snow squirrel had used them for the eyes and mouth). Hemming's tale, which relies on speech bubbles and text in several different fonts for emphasis (and overreaction), is as funny as the first two in the series, while Slater's digitally created, colorful illustrations add some slapstick giggles. The book finishes with a double-page spread of snow facts that address Squirrel's concerns. May this endearing pair have more sneakily educational outings.(Picture book. 2-7)

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