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Check out these awesome mystery books for 5-year olds, both on and off our platform!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think your preschooler or kindergartner is too young to get into a good mystery? Think again! Mystery stories bring together so many ingredients of problem solving to daily reading: piecing together puzzles, pattern recognition, trial and error, you name it. The best part is they’re a blast to read together or on their own. From silly whodunits to wacky heists, you’ll find something for your little sleuth on this list. Take a look at our picks for best mystery books for 5-year olds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mystery Books for 5-Year-Olds on Epic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ick and Crud Book 2: Mystery in the Barn<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Wiley Blevins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Jim Paillot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canine best friends Ick and Crud have a knack for zany adventure. In this book, they  wind up investigating some unusual ruckus in the barn. They ask the cows, the chickens and the little pigs, “what’s going on?” None of the animals seem to have any answers. Young readers can join this doggie duo in getting to the bottom of the excitement in this seriously cute children\u2019s book. If they love this, check out the first book in the series, \u201cIck and Crud: Ick\u2019s Bleh Day\u201d (and the rest)!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Owl and Officer Smitty: The Case of the Missing Train<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Carrie Heflin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Laura Brenlla<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>1-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s a regular shift for Officer Smitty, a night guard at the National Museum of American History, until he gets a note from a kid who’s lost his favorite toy train. With the help of his friend Owl (who sleeps in a museum exhibit by day and comes out at night), he’s on the case. They search the museum high and low, there’s no trace of the lost train. While the pair races from exhibit to exhibit your kid will learn a lot about trains and other vehicles as they help solve the mystery. This compelling story is part of the Smithsonian Museum Mystery book series, a collection designed to inspire wonder and curiosity in children of all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secret Agent Josephine in Paris<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written and illustrated by: Brenda Ponnay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Josephine is one busy secret agent! As a super craft-loving super mom by day and super spy by night, she’s always on her toes. In this installment of the lighthearted mystery series, she’s off to Paris with her daughter (code name: Bug) to shop for crafting supplies. And while she’s at it, she’s hot on the trail of an infamous art thief. Will her crafting skills get her out of big trouble and help her nab her criminal? Busy parents will relate to this multi-tasking heroine, and kids will get a kick out of following her and Bug through the streets of Paris.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Deductive Detective<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Brian Rock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Sherry Rogers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Deductive detective” Duck gets an urgent call at his agency. Someone just stole one of the cakes from the local cake contest! With the help pf Owl, the night watchman, he must question thirteen animal suspects to fund the culprit. As the pair checks off each suspect, they arrive closer and closer to the truth and your kid can pick up some basic principles of subtraction along the way.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Detective Zebra & The Mystery of the Missing Tarts  <\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written and illustrated by: Gill McLean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Detective Zebra and his trusty partner Dot are just starting their day at the detective agency on Bakery Street when a family reports that some delicious jam tarts have gone missing. Who could\u2019ve taken them? Was it a magical unicorn? A ravenous tart-eating monster? Zebra and Dot are on it! Your little one will have tons of sleuthing fun following Detective Zebra in this charming and hilarious picture book. It even includes many references to the classic Arthur Conan Doyle series that inspired this book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Go Fun! Slylock Fox Mystery Puzzles<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Bob Weber, Jr. and Bob Weber, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Look out, bad guys! With the help of your kid, super sleuth Slylock Fox is on the move, solving 116 crime-busting puzzles. Is Count Weirdly innocent or is he responsible for releasing the monster? Who’s behind the prank calls to Cassandra Cat’s landline? Your kid will flex their logic muscles to find out. This engaging book will challenge your child to get their thinking cap on to solve a series of mysteries in each picture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Leaf Thief<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Alice Hemming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Nicola Slater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his colorful tree\u2014red, gold and more. But wait! He discovers one of his beloved leaves has gone missing and must team up with Bird to find it. Who among their friends could be the one who\u2019s taken the leaf? This hilarious, vibrantly illustrated book explores the magic of autumn, and teaches kids about the changing seasons, adapting to change and coping with the anxiety that sometimes comes with it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Epic Originals: Undersea Mystery Club Book 1: Problem at the Playground<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Courtney Carbone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Melanie Demmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this adorable Read-To-Me book, Violet the mermaid and Wally the narwhal must follow a series of clues to find out why a new playground in Aquamarina seemed to mysteriously fall apart. Let your young reader dive into adventure with Violet and her aquatic friends as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Epic Originals: Bark Park Book 1: The Popped Ball<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Brandi Dougherty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Paige Pooler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s another exciting Epic Originals book: “Bark Park!” In this installment in the adorable mystery series, join Scout, a little dog with a huge appetite for solving mysteries on her first case. Who popped Maggie’s favorite red ball? This seriously cute Read-To-Me story is perfect for canine-loving early readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scooby-Doo! An Early Reading Adventure: Pirate’s Treasure<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Maria S. Barbo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Duendes del Sur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scooby-Doo is back in this series created especially for early readers. The gang is spending a relaxing day at the park when they find a map that leads to pirate treasure. But as they start their hunt, Scooby disappears. Is this the work of a pirate ghost? Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred are about to find out. This fun mystery is the perfect way to introduce your kid to these iconic characters loved by generations of young readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What REALLY Happened to Humpty?<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Jeanie Franz Ransom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Stephen Axelsen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most of us are familiar with Humpty Dumpty and his great fall. But did he really<\/em> fall? Or was the poor egg pushed? Dun, dun, DUN! So begins this hardboiled take on the traditional nursery rhyme. Humpty’s younger brother Joe Dumpty is determined to find out. He starts off by tracing his brother’s footsteps through Mother Gooseland, then spends the day interviewing characters from popular rhymes and fairy tales. This clever retelling is filled with humor, wit and silly references even adults can appreciate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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King & Kayla: The Case of the Secret Code<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Dori Butler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Nancy Meyers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to the bottom of a mysterious letter can be quite a challenge when you’re a dog, especially when it’s written in a code even your human can’t understand. This endearing books takes kids through the process of forming questions and deciphering codes as canine King and his human Kayla work to find out who sent the letter. Your kid will pick up some code-cracking and problem-solving skills, and have lots of fun in the process.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for something at a more advanced reading level, or some other great mystery books for 5-years old? Here are a few more of our favorite picks you can read aloud to your little one and share with older kids and tweens. All available on Amazon<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A to Z Mysteries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Ron Roy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: John Steven Gurney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These chapter books are the perfect next step to building your kid’s  library. Join Josh, Dink and Ruth Rose, three third graders with curious minds and a love of mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Lemoncello\u2019s Library<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Chris Grabenstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Kyle Keeley learns that Luigi Lemoncello, the world\u2019s most famous game maker, has built a new library in town, Kyle is determined to get in. But it isn\u2019t long before Kyle and other kids realize that the tricky part isn\u2019t entering the library\u2014it\u2019s getting out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1: Sleepover Sleuth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Carolyn Keene<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nancy Drew and her best friends George and Bess get invited to Deirdre’s sleepover! But the mood soon sours when Deirdre’s favorite doll goes missing. Can the Clue Crew solve the case and rescue the party?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nate the Great<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Marc Simont<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nate is a quiet, serious little kid with a Sherlock Holmes-esque knack for mystery. With over thirty books in the series, you and your kid are sure to find a detective story you’ll love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s our list of mystery books for 5-year-olds! Want to find more fun, educational children’s books that kids of all ages can enjoy? Check out our posts: “13 Best Mystery Books for Kids on Epic<\/a>,” “Best Audiobooks for 5-Year Olds<\/a>,” “Do Graphic Novels for Kids Count as \u201cReal\u201d Reading?<\/a>” and “12 Best Educational Apps for 5-Year-Olds<\/a>.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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