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Mystery Books for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Mystery Books for Ages 4–7

Children this age love puzzles, and a good mystery is the best kind of puzzle. Clues to follow, suspects to consider, and the satisfaction of figuring it out before the last page. These 1,815 picture books train young readers to pay attention.

1,815 books

Cover of Mr. Mystery

Usborne Very First Reading #2

Mairi Mackinnon

For the budding detective who loves solving riddles. This interactive first reader builds confidence as children help a

Cover of The Heist at Niagara Falls

Agatha: Girl of Mystery #1

The Heist at Niagara Falls

Sir Steve Stevenson

Twelve-year-old detective Agatha Mistery uses her photographic memory to track down a jewel thief at the thundering Niag

Cover of The Clue at the Bottom of the Lake

Cabin Creek Mysteries #2

The Clue at the Bottom of the Lake

Kristiana Gregory

For the child who loves exploring the outdoors and working with friends to solve a puzzle. This mystery builds confidenc

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Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

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Tracy Zimmerman

For children who feel uneasy when they hear bumps in the night, this gentle mystery helps replace fear with logic and in

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Jesse Leon McCann

For the child who loves solving a puzzle and enjoys a little spooky fun without the true scares. A great way to build co

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Zoe Sophia in New York: The Mystery of the Pink Phoenix Papers

Claudia Mauner, Elisa Smalley

A mysterious pink scarab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art sends Zoe and her great-aunt on a fast-paced quest through th

Cover of The Case of the Puzzling Possum

The High-Rise Private Eyes #2

The Case of the Puzzling Possum

For the young detective eager to solve a friendly mystery, this charming story sparks curiosity and encourages gentle pr

Cover of Something Queer in the Wild West

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Something Queer in the Wild West

A prize-winning horse has vanished from a New Mexico ranch, and Gwen must follow her dog Fletcher into the night to trac

Cover of The Midnight Ghosts

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The Midnight Ghosts

For children who love to investigate the unknown, this spooky mystery helps build confidence as they tackle big-house ne

Cover of The First Misadventure

The Chicken Squad #1

The First Misadventure

The Chicken Squad springs into action to investigate a mysterious green object in the yard that has Tail the squirrel ab

Cover of Frankenstein Moved in on the Fourth Floor

Frankenstein Moved in on the Fourth Floor

For the child with a vivid imagination who suspects the new neighbor is hiding a spooky secret. A nostalgic mystery abou

Cover of The Case of the Kidnapped Candy

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries #32

The Case of the Kidnapped Candy

For the child who loves to solve mysteries and play detective, this interactive whodunit helps develop critical thinking

Cover of Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery

Young Cam Jansen #6

Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery

A baseball game comes to a sudden halt when the ball vanishes, leaving it up to Cam and her incredible photographic memo

Cover of Mac Saves the World

Mac B., Kid Spy #6

Mac Saves the World

For the child who loves imagining themselves as the hero of their own impossible stories, this hilarious finale celebrat

Cover of Lights Up the Sky

Einstein Anderson, Science Detective #9

Lights Up the Sky

Put your logic to the test by solving ten clever puzzles about the stars, the solar system, and the wild patterns of the

Cover of The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery

Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries #2

The Super-Duper Supermoon Mystery

For the child who loves looking at the stars but feels a little nervous about bumps in the night during a backyard adven

Cover of Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

The Questioneers #2

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

For the young architect or aspiring detective who thrives on solving tricky puzzles with friends, this book celebrates i

Cover of The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map

Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries #6

The Mystery of the Disappearing Treasure Map

For the child who loves a good challenge and needs to learn that a lost item doesn't have to mean the end of the fun.

Cover of The Case of the Curious Scouts

Secret Spy Society #2

The Case of the Curious Scouts

For the child who loves cracking codes and working with friends, this mystery bridges the gap between fun sleuthing and

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Squishy Taylor #4

Squishy Taylor and the Vase That Wasn't

For the curious child who loves to observe the world and the family that navigates the joyful complexities of a busy, bl

Cover of The Statue's Secret

The Adventures of Sam X #1

The Statue's Secret

Hubert Ben Kemoun

For the curious child who loves cracking codes and solving riddles, this interactive mystery invites readers to hunt for

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Secret Spy Society #1

The Case of the Missing Cheetah

For the child who loves cracking codes and needs to see that history is full of daring women, this mystery turns a rainy

Cover of The Crown of Venice

Agatha: Girl of Mystery #7

The Crown of Venice

Sir Steve Stevenson

During the masks and music of the Venice Carnevale, an ancient crown goes missing, sending Agatha Mistery on a high-stak

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