The Flower Thief: The Perfect Spring Book for Children

Last updated Saturday, October 11, 2025

Author: Alice Hemming
Illustrator: Nicola Slater
Date of Publication: 2025
ISBN: 1464239509
Grade Level: 1st    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Nov. 2025

Synopsis:
"Hello brand new day.
Hello sunshine!
Hello lovely leaves.
Nice to see you back."

Spring is here and today a flower has sprung to life. But when Squirrel becomes too protective of it, Bird shows Squirrel the right way to let flowers blossom and grow.

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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book!