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Mystery Picture Books

Mystery picture books give children their first taste of detective work. Clues hidden in the illustrations, suspects to consider, and the satisfaction of figuring it out before the last page. These 46 books train observant readers.

46 books

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 I Snoop On My Anger

My Body Tells Me #3

I Snoop On My Anger

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

Cover of Gus the Farting Kangaroo Detective

Gus the Farting Kangaroo Detective

Steven Gallagher

For the child who finds bathroom humor hilarious and needs a lighthearted way to engage with problem solving and logic t

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Princess Malani #1

The Secret of the Magic Pearl

Elisa Sabatinelli

For the child enchanted by the wonders of the deep blue sea and the mysteries of hidden treasures.

Ages 4–8

Cover of Haunted Castle

For the child who loves spooky thrills and historical mysteries. A beautifully illustrated exploration of a legendary ca

Cover of Tommy Treasure and the Quest for the Sunken Sapphire

Tommy Treasure #1

Tommy Treasure and the Quest for the Sunken Sapphire

Yauheni Kostyshau

For the young adventurer who marvels at the mysteries of the deep blue sea, this underwater journey celebrates the thril

Cover of Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?

Baxter the Bobcat

Where Is Baxter the Bobcat?

Max follows a trail of clues through his new school to find the mysterious Baxter, learning that even the newest student

Cover of Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat and his groovy band have a mystery to solve when the cupcakes they baked for their big party suddenly start

Cover of Heart to Heart

Fancy Nancy Picture Books

A secret valentine has arrived, and Nancy is on the case with her best magnifying glass and most fabulous outfits to sol

Cover of Beach Detectives

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars #10

Beach Detectives

A ruined birthday picnic at the seaside sends Alis and her friends on an investigative mission to solve a coastal myster

Cover of Neville

Moving to a new neighborhood is lonely until a boy finds a creative, mysterious way to get all his neighbors calling out

Cover of Class Trip

For kids who love silly class trip antics, this story also explores a shy boy's anxieties about fitting in and unexpecte

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Young Cam Jansen #5

Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery

A trip to the pizza shop turns into a puzzle when a jacket goes missing, leaving Cam to use her incredible photographic

Cover of The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

Chris Van Allsburg

An artist left behind a collection of mysterious drawings, each with only a title and a single line of text to hint at t

Cover of The Boy of a Thousand Faces

The Boy of a Thousand Faces

Ten-year-old horror fan Alonzo wants nothing more than to be a master of disguise, and a mysterious turn of events gives

Cover of Where Is the Poky Little Puppy?

The Poky Little Puppy #1

Where Is the Poky Little Puppy?

Janette Sebring Lowrey

A rascally little puppy finds a wonderful old rubber boot to play with, but he must go on an adventure when his new trea

Cover of The Leaf Thief

The Leaf Thief #1

One of Squirrel’s beloved leaves has vanished! He is certain a thief is on the loose, but his friend Bird might have a m

Cover of The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know

The Fell family thinks they want a better house devil, but their new contract with Ms. Phisto brings more trouble than t

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Young Cam Jansen #4

Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth

Cam Jansen puts her famous photographic memory to the test to track down a classmate's tooth that went missing at school

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Curious George New Adventures

Curious George Goes to School

A messy mistake in the art room sends George on a frantic search for a missing painting just in time for the big school

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Pinkalicious Picture Books

Eggstraordinary Easter

For children who love the thrill of a holiday scavenger hunt and the joy of solving riddles with family.

Cover of Bluey's Night Before Christmas

Bluey's Night Before Christmas

Lauren Holowaty

A mysterious noise outside the Heeler house wakes Bluey and Bingo on Christmas Eve. Follow the family to see who is visi

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Happy Families #5

Master Money the Millionaire

Master Money unearths enough buried treasure to become a millionaire, only to find his family must use every last cent t

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Creepy Tales! #2

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Jasper Rabbit thinks he is big enough for scary underwear, until his new neon-green pair begins to glow in the dark and

More Formats for Mystery

Chapter Books(3197)Young Adult(767)Middle Grade(360)Graphic Novels(229)Early Readers(68)Poetry(6)

Mystery by Age Group

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