The sun thief / Alice Hemming ; Nicola Slater.
From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny summery companion picture book that teaches kids about how the summer days lengthen and shorten again, adapting to change, and the seasons.Squirrel 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!With 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.Pick up The Sun Thief if you are looking for:A classic read for ages 4 and upBooks for the beginning and end of summer, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons Provided by publisher.
Squirrel enjoys the long summer days with his friend Bird, but as the days grow shorter and darkness comes earlier, he becomes convinced there is a sun thief until Bird sets him straight. Includes information on the tilt of the Earth's axis and its effect on daylight.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781464258183
- ISBN: 146425818X
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Originally published as The Sun Thief in 2025 in the UK by Scholastic."
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4-8. Sourcebooks Jabberwocky.Grades 2-3. Sourcebooks Jabberwocky.
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Available copies
- 29 of 89 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 10 current holds with 89 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | E HEM (Text) | 30229101445814 | Easy New Fiction | Checked out | 08/22/2026 |
| Albertson Community Library | E HEM 2026 (Text) | 30372102144182 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Allen Library | E HEMMING (Text) | 38198050034030 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| Ashe County Public Library | E HEM (Text) | 50503011225382 | Easy Fiction | In transit | - |
| Barco Library | P HEM (Text) | 39488201044452 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
| Bath Community Library | J FIC (Text) | 38344101823415 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
| Belhaven Public Library | J FIC (Text) | 38344400221469 | Juvenile Fiction | In process | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | E HEM (Text) | 30441101002053 | Easy Fiction | In process | - |
| Bogue Banks | E HEMMI (Text) | 34208900285080 | Easy New Fiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | CMB1984969 (Text) | CMB1984969 | Technical Services | In process | - |
