{"product_id":"the-sun-thief-by-alice-hemming-author-and-nicola-slater-illustrator","title":"The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming (Author) and Nicola Slater (Illustrator)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Leaf Thief \u003c\/em\u003ecomes the funny summery companion picture book that teaches kids about how the summer days lengthen and shorten again, adapting to change, and the seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's summer! But squirrel is perplexed: a few weeks ago, the sun was still out at bedtime. Now he's brushing his teeth in the dark! There must be... A SUN THIEF!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of summer's changes are captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along on Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a sun thief on the loose, or is something else going on? A perfect exploration of change--both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the length of days. Poised to be a new classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick up \u003cem\u003eThe Sun Thief\u003c\/em\u003e if you are looking for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic read for ages 4 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks for the beginning and end of summer, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A charming mix of science lesson and winsome storytelling.\"\u003cem\u003e -- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice Hemming\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked as a librarian, a website editor, and university outreach manager. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicola Slater\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-time illustrator. She lives in Cheshire, England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781464258183\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: April 28, 2026\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003ePages: 32\u003cbr\u003eSeries: The Leaf Thief Series\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: ages 4 to 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Campfire Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46584287396026,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/1543\/3146\/files\/SunThiefFront.avif?v=1788813726","url":"https:\/\/www.bluecampfirebookstore.com\/products\/the-sun-thief-by-alice-hemming-author-and-nicola-slater-illustrator","provider":"Blue Campfire Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}