The Thief of Z

By Erwan Elmayan

This is no ordinary thief.

He steals no money, no gold, no diamonds, only the letter Z.

Without them, the ...ebras lose their stripes, the pi...as turn bland, and the whole city falls into glorious chaos.

Can you help the police find out who's behind it all?

A mischievous picture book that plays with words and sparks the imagination.

The Thief of Z invites young readers to spot the missing letters and help solve the mystery, before a gentle, surprising ending.

Beautifully illustrated in a bold, colorful style, this is a story to share again and again.

Written and illustrated by hand by Erwan Elmayan, French art director and illustrator.

Inside this book:

A story made for reading aloud togetherA gentle, funny ending, just right for bedtimeWordplay that sparks imagination and a love of reading

Ages 5 and up.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HM6GDH9F
• ISBN13: 9791097938628
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Erwan Elmayan
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4