Little Detectives picture books
Read-together mysteries for ages 3 to 6. Every page hides a clue to spot, a game to play, and a little reindeer to find. And every book helps with something real, like big feelings or being scared of the dark.
The books
Each book is a picture book for reading aloud, with clue cards and detective games on every page. Paperback and Kindle.
A Christmas mystery
Somebody ate Santa’s cookies. Grab your magnifying glass, little detective. Every picture hides a clue. Can YOU solve the case?
A story about anger and big feelings
Calm is a soft blue bunny, and Rosie needs him RIGHT NOW. She is cross. She is VERY cross. But a detective can’t see clues with her eyes all scrunched up...
A Christmas story about being scared of the dark
THUMP! Every night, Rosie hears strange things in the dark. She is scared. She is VERY scared. But she is also a detective, and a brave detective turns on a light and LOOKS...
A story you power together
Shhh... A little firefly needs you tonight. Hold this book close, and turn the page together. A cozy bedtime story for two.
Look inside
Night One: the scary monster on the door turns out to be... just a coat. Can you spot who’s peeking in the window?
For grown-ups
Little ones don’t just listen. They point, shout answers, act things out, and turn back the pages to check. That’s the whole idea.
A question on each page sends your child back into the picture to look closely and find the answer.
Roar like a lion, take a brave breath, count the cookies. Little moves that turn story time into play.
A little reindeer hides in the pictures. Kids love hunting for him and shouting when they find him.
Each book ends with a kit of real-life tricks, a detective badge, and a craft to make together.
Free printable
Seven simple tricks for little ones who are scared at bedtime, plus a Brave Star Jar craft to make together. Print it, stick it by the bed, and practice with the light on.
Here you go! Open the Brave-in-the-Dark Kit (PDF)