About
Join bestselling author of the ADORABLE Leaf Thief picture book series, Alice Hemming, for a storytime session full of fun to introduce her new book The Pumpkin Thief.
Meet cheeky forest friends Squirrel and Bird in their new, laugh-out-loud autumn adventure. Squirrel has grown some lovely pumpkins, but there's a problem - the pumpkins keep disappearing! Squirrel is determined to catch the thief before Bird returns....
Prepare for a hilarious read-along and some fun seasonal songs with props and activities to get you in the autumnal spirit.
Event info
This event is suitable for children aged 3+.
Child tickets are 5 which gives you 5 off your purchase of THE PUMPKIN THIEF (or another book from the LEAF THIEF series)
Accompanying adults don't need a ticket. The event will take place in the spacious rear kitchen of the bookshop.
About Alice hemming & her books
The Leaf Thief series is a funny picture book series about the changing seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Books in the series so far include The Leaf Thief, The Flower Thief, The Sun Thief and The Snow Thief. Alice has written over 50 books for children of all ages, including the best-selling Midnight Unicorn series for older readers.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | £5.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Opening Times
| Pumpkin Thief: Stories & Autumnal Activities With Alice Hemming (27 Oct 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday | 14:30 | |
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