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Mystery Books for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Mystery Books for Ages 0–3

Mystery for toddlers is peek-a-boo, lift-the-flap, and the question of what's hiding under the blanket. These 163 books tap into the earliest form of investigative thinking: something is hidden, and I want to find it.

163 books

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Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

Who Passed Through?

For the curious child who enjoys observing their environment, this book sparks wonder about the unseen visitors that lea

Cover of Bo Peep's Sheep

Scholastic Phonics Chapter Books #10

Bo Peep's Sheep

For the early learner who loves a scavenger hunt, this gentle mystery uses familiar friends to turn reading practice int

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Who What Where?

For the child who loves to play detective. This interactive whodunit uses visual puzzles to turn reading into a game of

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Cover of I Snoop On My Anger

My Body Tells Me #3

I Snoop On My Anger

Melissa Winn

For the child who feels overwhelmed by sudden bursts of rage. This detective themed story helps little ones spot the phy

Ages 3–7

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What's That Noise?

Mary Roennfeldt

A curious zookeeper wanders through the quiet exhibits at night, searching for the source of a mysterious, unexplained s

Cover of Farmyard Friends The Sneaky Snack Snatcher

Farmyard Friends The Sneaky Snack Snatcher

Doodlebug Jules

For the child learning about the importance of honesty and the value of community. A fun whodunit that explores what hap

Cover of Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?

Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?

Bonnie Lass, Philemon Sturges

Skunk is on a mission to find the missing cookies, questioning every animal friend to see who is the culprit and what th

Cover of Louella Mae, She's Run Away!

Louella Mae, She's Run Away!

For the child who loves the thrill of a scavenger hunt, this rhythmic farmyard mystery eases worries about something los

Cover of Scarecrow's Secret

Farmyard Tales #3

Scarecrow's Secret

For the curious preschooler who loves puzzles and playing I-spy. A gentle farmyard mystery that encourages observation a

Cover of Hat Is That Said the Cat

Hat Is That Said the Cat

Grace Maccarone

A group of animals tries every trick in the book to pry open a mysterious big box, but nothing can prepare them for the

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The Decorator Crab

The Octonauts are on the case when their radar and supplies start vanishing, leading them to a very sneaky undersea susp

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Betty and the Mysterious Visitor

For the child who loves the magic of the outdoors and feels protective of their favorite spaces. A gentle mystery about

Cover of The Grumpalump

A mysterious, lumpy mound sits perfectly still while animals try to make it move, until one curious gnu gives it a puff

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Peter Rabbit: Naturally Better

What's That Noise?

For the curious toddler who loves to ask why, this playful guessing game uses garden sounds to build confidence and obse

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Find Mouse in the House

Heather Maisner

Lift the flaps and search for clues around the house to help Daisy find her tiny, hidden friend in this interactive rhym

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Poo and Wee Books #1

Who Did a Wee? Wait and See!

For the parent navigating the sillier side of potty training, this mystery uses imagination and laughter to normalize ac

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Spike in Trouble

For the child who has been blamed for something they didn't do. Spike the dog must prove his innocence after a series of

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Where's My Kitten?

For the little one who feels a bit anxious when out of sight, this gentle mystery offers the soothing reassurance that a

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Can You See What I See?

Seymour Makes New Friends

Search through detailed photographs to find the specific items Seymour needs to build a pair of new rabbit friends.

Cover of Where, Oh Where, is Santa Claus?

Where, Oh Where, is Santa Claus?

Snow is falling and the big night is near, but Santa is nowhere to be found! A group of arctic animals teams up to searc

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I Spy Readers #4

I Spy a Dinosaur's Eye

Hidden dinosaurs wait to be spotted among the pages of this colorful rhyming hunt that challenges readers to find object

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Who Done It? #2

For the child who loves a challenge and quirky humor. This interactive game-in-a-book builds memory skills through silly

Cover of What's the Matter, Habibi?

What's the Matter, Habibi?

Chaos erupts in the bazaar when Habibi the camel suddenly bolts, leaving Ahmed to chase him through the crowds to figure

Cover of Pat and the Puzzle Parcels

Pat and the Puzzle Parcels

For the child who loves the magic of mail and finding out how small parts fit together to create a big surprise.

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