The Pumpkin Thief 🎃 | A New Halloween Mystery Read Aloud for Kids

The Pumpkin Thief by Alice Hemming 🎃 A funny Halloween story for kids, read aloud by Nanny Jay! Squirrel's pumpkins keep disappearing… but who is taking them? Join Nanny Jay for a cosy Halloween read aloud full of mystery, laughter and autumn adventure! 🐿️ *ABOUT THE STORY* Squirrel has been growing some beautiful pumpkins with Bird's help. But suddenly, the pumpkins start disappearing one by one! Determined to catch the mysterious pumpkin thief, Squirrel sets out to solve the mystery. Can he discover what's really happening? From the much-loved world of The Leaf Thief comes this delightful new 2026 picture book by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola Slater. A funny, gentle, not-too-spooky Halloween story for children who love autumn adventures, woodland animals and a good mystery! 🎃 *MORE HALLOWEEN STORIES WITH NANNY JAY* Enjoy SIX Halloween stories in our 40-minute read aloud collection, featuring Pete the Cat, Paddington, Percy the Park Keeper, Room on the Broom and more!    • Halloween Stories for Kids 🎃 Pete the Cat,...   🐱 *PETE THE CAT: TRICK OR PETE* Watch our Halloween Pete the Cat story:    • Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete 🎃 | Halloween ...   📚 *PERFECT FOR:* • Halloween stories for kids and family storytime • Pumpkin read alouds and autumn/fall stories • Preschool, Reception and primary school reading • Cosy bedtime stories and quiet time • Fans of The Leaf Thief, The Flower Thief and The Snow Thief 📖 *BOOK DETAILS* Title: The Pumpkin Thief (2026) Author: Alice Hemming Illustrator: Nicola Slater Series: The Leaf Thief ❤️ Love children's stories? Subscribe to @NannyJayStorytime for more children's books read aloud, gentle bedtime stories and family favourites. If you enjoyed this story, please support the author, illustrator and publisher by adding the book to your own bookshelf. #ThePumpkinThief #HalloweenStoriesForKids #ReadAloud