🔎 Sherlock Homeschooling 🔍 |🍃 The Leaf Thief 🍃| Family Literature and Activity Guide

The Leaf Thief Literature Study from Sherlock Homeschooling is an easy-to-use picture book companion for your homeschool. Created by Hannah Ward, M.Ed., this unit study helps families connect through shared learning experiences. All Sherlock Homeschooling resources are secular, academic, and research-based.

📚 What’s Inside? 📚

This printable PDF contains companion activities for the book:

Title: The Leaf Thief

Author: Alice Hemming

Illustrator: Nicola Slater

Date Published: 2021

Book Type: Fiction - Picture Book 

What is this book about?

This book is about a squirrel who loves looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves in the fall. But every day, more and more leaves disappear, and Squirrel starts to think someone is stealing them! 

The story is funny and playful, with Squirrel's misunderstanding adding humor. It also teaches children about why leaves fall off trees in autumn. The book is a fun way for kids to learn about nature, emotions, and the changing seasons.

PDF Includes:

Book Summary
Illustration Guide
Vocabulary Guide
Discussion Guide
Activity: Squirrel Poem Exploration
Activity: Bird and Squirrel Feeder
Activity: Squirrel Video Observation
Activity: Research Types of Squirrels

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Sherlock Homeschooling is a community-supported curriculum. We believe every family should have access to high-quality educational resources, no matter their financial situation. You can find the free version of these unit studies at sherlockhomeschooling.com.

💰 Give-What-You-Can Pricing 💰

This unit study is offered as a give-what-you-can resource with a $1 minimum. The suggested price is $3, but you can contribute what you can afford. Your support allows us to keep creating and sharing valuable resources with families everywhere.

👩‍🏫 About the Author 👩‍🏫

Hannah Ward, M.Ed., is the homeschool mom and educational designer behind Sherlock Homeschooling and Little House Kindergarten. With years of experience teaching students from preschool to university, Hannah’s work is grounded in research-based principles and is designed to empower parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. She holds a Master of Education degree in Education Technology and Instructional Design, as well as a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership.

Hannah is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership and English. She lives in the Ozarks with her husband and three children, where she continues to create inspiring curriculum resources that support global literacy and community education.