# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Pumpkin Thief - Story and Craft event with Alice Hemming - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (+00:00) - **Event Description**: This Halloween, children's author Alice Hemming is returning to Next Page with The Pumpkin Thief, her new book illustrated by Nicola SlaterAbout this EventThis Halloween, children's author Alice Hemming is returning to Next Page Books with The Pumpkin Thief, her new book with illustrator Nicola Slater.Squirrel and Bird are back for a laugh-out-loud autumn adventure!With just a little help from Bird, Squirrel has grown some lovely pumpkins! He is so pleased with himself.But soon there's a problem. . .the pumpkins keep disappearing, one by one! Squirrel can't understand it. He's determined to catch the thief before Bird returns!Join us for this special storytime and craft session - perfect for anyone who loves a picture book! Tickets are £3 for ticket only (inc £3 discount on Alice's book if you purchase on the day) or £7.99 including a copy of the book reserved for you to collect on the day.Only children need tickets. Please limit number of adults who accompany as we have a small shop. For this reason also, please don't bring prams if at all possible. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hitchin/the-pumpkin-thief-story-and-craft-event-with-alice-hemming/100002002195287001 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Next Page Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3.96, max: 9.37, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hitchin - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Next Page Books - **lat**: 51.9489952 - **long**: -0.2748672 - **full address**: Next Page Books, 120 Queen Street, Hitchin, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Pumpkin Thief - Story and Craft event with Alice Hemming - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b46819f5c5bb4a73cbae3a25f53da59ff6666d0780d6d1ab52b6b1850e51e4fb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8b8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1790547371 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Pumpkin Thief - Story and Craft event with Alice Hemming being held? - **A:** The Pumpkin Thief - Story and Craft event with Alice Hemming takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at Next Page Books, 120 Queen Street, Hitchin, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Pumpkin Thief - Story and Craft event with Alice Hemming? - **A:** The Pumpkin Thief - Story and Craft event with Alice Hemming is organized by Next Page Books Ltd. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Pumpkin Thief - Story and Craft event with Alice Hemming is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hitchin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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