Here are the top 30 mysteries & detectives books for 4 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Art Dog
by: Thacher Hurd Release date: Feb 01, 1996 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
1996 ‘Pick of the Lists’ (ABA)
Children’s Choices for 1997 (IRA/CBC)
1998 Red Clover Book Award (VT)
2. Shark Detective!
by: Jessica Olien, Jessica Olien Release date: Sep 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Perfect for fans of Love Monster and Dragons Love Tacos, this sweet and funny story about an unexpected friendship will delight creatures of all ages.
During the day, Shark lived a lonely life in the big city . . . but at night, he dreamed of being a detective. When a kitty goes missing, could it be time for Shark’s dreams to finally come true?
3. Nate The Great And The Big Sniff (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Nate the Great Detective Stories)
by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Martha Weston Release date: Feb 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
4. Unicorn Uproar (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Nancy Drew & the Clue Crew (Prebound))
by: Carolyn Keene, Macky Pamintuan Release date: Sep 08, 2009 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
5. CAM Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolencorn Popper
by: David A Adler, Professor Susanna Natti Release date: Jul 01, 2004 Number of Pages: 58 Find in Library Read Review |
6. Sherlock Chick and the Peekaboo Mystery (Parents Magazine Read Aloud Original)
by: Robert M. Quackenbush Release date: Oct 01, 1987 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
7. Ashley Bryan’s ABC of African American Poetry
by: Ashley Bryan, Ashley Bryan Release date: Jan 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
And he looked around and said:
I’m lonely — I’ll make me a world.”
— James Weldon Johnson
Thus begins Coretta Scott King Award-winner Ashley Bryan’s collection of inspiring excerpts of poems by celebrated African American poets. Beautifully illustrated with his own tempera and gouache paintings, Ashley Bryan’s unique alphabet book will delight readers of any age.
8. Super Special 01: The Case Of The Buried Treasure (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Jigsaw Jones Super Special)
by: James Preller, Jamie Smith Release date: Dec 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
9. The Neighbourhood Witch (A Halloween Story for Kids)
by: Gramps Doodlebug Release date: Oct 24, 2012 Number of Pages: 23 Find in Library Read Review |
Are they going to succeed?
10. Cam Jansen And The Millionaire Mystery (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: David A. Adler, Joy Allen Release date: Sep 12, 2013 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
11. The Creepy Computer Mystery (Invisible Inc. No. 4 / Hello, Reader! Level 4)
by: Elizabeth Levy, Denise Brunkus Release date: Apr 01, 1996 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
12. The High-Rise Private Eyes #2: The Case of the Climbing Cat (I Can Read Level 2)
by: Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas Release date: Aug 07, 2001 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Deep in the heart of the city. . .
Miss Nancy saw somebody run off with her binoculars. . .Where did the thief go? And will she get her binoculars back?
This sounds like a case for the High-Rise Private Eyes–Case #002, to be exact, The Case of the Climbing Cat
Because no mystery is too mysterious, no puzzle to puzzling, no crime too criminal, no trouble too troubling for ace detectives and very best friends Bunny Brown and Jack Jones.
13. Old Granny and the Bean Thief
by: Cynthia DeFelice, Cat Bowman Smith Release date: Aug 07, 2003 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Old Granny is lonely, living way out in the country with no one to talk to. She’s happy enough, though, as long as she has her beans. One night a thief climbs through the window of
her little cabin while she’s sleeping and steals her beans! Old Granny sets out to see the sheriff. Along the way, she meets an odd assortment of talking creatures: a snake, a pecan, a cow patty, a prickly pear cactus, and an alligator. Soon they’ve all befriended Old Granny, and joined forces to help her foil the thief in this humorous tale that glows with the bright, bold colors of the Southwest.
14. Scooby Doo! The Haunted Road Trip (Scooby-Doo Readers, No. 22)
by: Gail Herman Release date: May 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Scooby-Doo and the gang are going on a spoooky roadtrip, but yikes! Is the “Creepy Motel” really haunted? Find out in this new Scooby-Doo reader.
15. Andy Shane And The Barn Sale Mystery (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: Jennifer Richard Jacobson, Abby Carter Release date: Aug 24, 2010 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Mess Detectives: The Slobfather
by: Doug Peterson Release date: Oct 15, 2003 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
17. The Mess Detectives: The Don’t-Touchables (Big Idea Books)
by: Doug Peterson Release date: Feb 24, 2004 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
18. The Case of the Missing Tooth
by: Vicky Duffer Watkins, Raygan Watkins Release date: Oct 06, 2014 Number of Pages: 9 Find in Library Read Review |
19. Death’s Door (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: Betsy Byars Release date: Jan 01, 1999 Number of Pages: 134 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow (Zapato Power)
by: Jacqueline Jules, Miguel Benitez Release date: Mar 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
21. In a Scary Old House (Picture Puffin books)
by: Harriet Ziefert Release date: Oct 01, 1989 Number of Pages: 208 Find in Library Read Review |
22. The Case Of The Bicycle Bandit (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Jigsaw Jones Mysteries)
by: James Preller, Jamie Smith Release date: Jun 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 74 Find in Library Read Review |
23. The Lost Treasure of Grandpa Jingle-Wingle
by: Steven Waiters Release date: Oct 06, 2004 Number of Pages: 130 Find in Library Read Review |
These are just some of the encounters that sixth graders Albert McKavitt and Ben Crawford face in The Lost Treasure of Grandpa Jingle-Wingle. And it all begins after a single gold coin is found in the abandoned house of an old crusty miser who, along with his treasure, disappeared many years ago.
When Albert and Ben realize a kidnapping has occurred, they decide to follow the careless trail of footprints stamped into the muddy bank of a small meandering creek. The trail leads them to the entrance of a vast, seemingly endless, underground maze.
With only a single flashlight growing dimmer with each passing minute, Albert and Ben trek deep into the darkness, searching for the three captive eighth graders. But what they find, besides the shriveled-up remains of poor old Grandpa Jingle-Wingle, is the adventure of a lifetime.
24. Mission 1: Lost Lunchboxes: Secret School Spy Squad – a fun rhyming spy picture book for 4-8 year olds
by: Janelle McGuinness, FXNCOLOR Studio Release date: Sep 07, 2016 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
Go on a mission with our student spy, Agent N, and solve the mystery of those missing lunchboxes.
This fun children’s picture book, full of colour and rhyme, tells the story from the perspective of the secret student spy as they try and solve the mystery. The gender and identity of the spy is hidden, allowing your child to imagine themselves in the story.
Each book in the series comes with a new clue to the identity of the spy. Visit the Secret School Spy Squad website with your child to try and guess who is Agent N.
Coming soon:
Mission 2 – “Germs Galore”
Mission 3 – “Shrinking Students”
Mission 4 – “Hair-raising Hair
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25. MYSTERY OF MADERA CANYON
by: Ed Kostro Release date: Nov 04, 2004 Number of Pages: 108 Find in Library Read Review |
26. The Rainbow Mystery (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by: Jennifer Dussling, Barry Gott Release date: Sep 01, 2002 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
27. The Snack Attack Mystery (Invisible Inc., No. 3; Hello, Reader! Level 4)
by: Elizabeth Levy, Denise Brunkus Release date: Feb 01, 1996 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
28. Barnyard Mystery (Golden Sight ‘n’ Sound Book)
by: Golden Books, Pat Relf Release date: Jan 22, 1992 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Mess Detectives, The: The Big Sleepover
by: Doug Peterson Release date: Sep 20, 2004 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
30. The Case of the Best Pet Ever (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 22)
by: James Preller, Howie Dewin, Jamie Smith Release date: Oct 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
With his top-secret detective journal, eye for detail, and ace partner Mila, Jigsaw is always ready to take on a new case. But this latest mystery is for the dogs!
The pet store is having a pet show! All the neighborhood kids sign up. The most talented pet wins a shiny gold medal. But when the big day comes, the prize—poof— disappears! Now, Jigsaw and his dog Rags have to enter the contest themselves so they can solve this mystery and make the town safe for dogs, cats, goldfish, and even iguanas!
Best Selling Books for 4 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
Recommended Books for 4 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
Best Selling Mysteries & Detectives Books for:
- 3 Year Olds
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- Teen & Young Adults
Recommended Mysteries & Detectives Books for:
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- Teen & Young Adults
Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 3:48 AM