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The Pumpkin Thief

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Aug 2026
July 28, 2026
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General Fiction General Fiction

About This Book

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 up
• Books for Halloween, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!
• Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons

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First Edition Aug 2026 Sourcebooks Jabberwocky ISBN13 9781464268083 ISBN10 1464268088
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Jul 2026 -- Not Selected ISBN10 B0DQXQQT61
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