Mystery Books for 1st Graders

Our mission is making literacy accessible to all children, because reading opens doors to endless possibilities. Discover intriguing mystery books for 1st graders ages 5-6. Our children’s books feature young detectives, clues, and puzzles perfect for beginning readers. These picture books and storybooks build reading confidence through suspenseful adventures.
Adventure Decodable Reader with Silent e Words | The Old Mine

The Old Mine

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Fig Pig ventures into an old mine searching for coal, but discovers far more than he bargained for. Inside, he finds a mysterious chest filled with treasures and encounters a giant web blocking his path. Will Fig Pig be brave enough to uncover the mine’s secrets, or will the dangers lurking in the darkness send him running home?
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Free Fantasy Decodable Reader with qu, x, z, w | An Odd Day

An Odd Day

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When a man sets out to dig in the dirt on an ordinary day, something extraordinary happens. The sky begins to glow, and then something impossible occurs—fish start falling from above! What could cause such a strange and magical event? Join this curious digger as his day takes an unexpected turn in this delightfully odd adventure.
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Mystery Decodable Reader with ch Words | The Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch

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Zom has a beautiful pumpkin patch and big plans to bake delicious pumpkin cakes. But something strange is happening! First one pumpkin disappears, then two more go missing. Zom and his friend Skel think a sneaky pest is stealing them. They decide to camp out and catch the thief. But what they discover is something they never expected! What could be happening to Zom’s pumpkins?
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Adventure Decodable Reader with ck Digraph | You're Rich, Ned!

You're Rich, Ned!

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Ned and The Book venture deep into a mysterious mine where it gets hotter and hotter. When Ned spots sparkling diamonds embedded in the walls, he’s determined to reach them—but the journey is dangerous! Will Ned’s clever rock path get him to the treasure safely, or will he face unexpected challenges in the darkness below?
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Free Fantasy Decodable Reader with 'th' Words | A Tall Tale

A Tall Tale

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Pa loves telling tall tales, but this one might be his strangest yet! He says there’s a girl made of air who appears in storms and snowflakes. Nobody can see her—until Pa comes up with a clever idea using paint. But is this story really true, or is it just another one of Pa’s wild tales? What do you think is really going on?
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Mystery Decodable Reader with Consonant Blends | Banana Hunt

Banana Hunt

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Help a silly monkey solve a puzzling mystery! His bananas have disappeared, and he needs your help to find them. Follow along as the monkey searches for clues and asks everyone he meets: ‘Can you find my bananas?’ Will you be able to crack the case before the monkey does?
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Mystery Decodable Reader with Final Blends | Enderman Scream

Enderman Scream

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Fig Pig and Tip the Dog are curious about why Endermen are always so angry and scary. When they spot one building mysterious structures in a dark cave, they wonder: could these creatures actually be trying to create something beautiful? Join them as they uncover the secrets of the Enderman!
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Mystery Decodable Reader with Final Blends | Lost Toy

Lost Toy

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Oh no! A favorite toy has gone missing! The search begins - checking the box, looking with bub, searching up and down. But the toy is nowhere to be found. The sadness sets in as hope starts to fade. Where could that special toy be hiding? Will it ever be found again? Join this little one on a heartfelt search that every child knows all too well.
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Free Decodable Reader with Short u Words | Pup Hears a Noise

Pup Hears a Noise

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Pup can’t nap because of a mysterious chirping sound! He searches through the grass and discovers surprising friends along the way. What is making all that noise? Join Pup as he investigates and follows the clues. Will he ever get his peaceful nap?
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Fantasy Decodable Reader with Short u, j, v, y | The Haunted Village

The Haunted Village

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A brave explorer discovers an eerie village after dark, but something is terribly wrong. Where have all the villagers gone? When ghostly figures and mysterious creatures begin to appear, the explorer must face their fears and uncover the secrets haunting this strange place. Will they escape, or will they discover the truth behind the village’s curse?
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Mystery Kids Books for First Grade

Our mystery kids books for first grade develop critical thinking in beginning readers. These children's books feature kid detectives and simple puzzles perfect for 5-6 year olds. Each mystery storybook combines problem-solving with phonics practice, helping 1st graders build confidence through picture books that keep them guessing.

Mystery Picture Books for Ages 5-6

Explore mystery picture books designed for ages 5-6. These best picture books bring clues and suspense to early readers through engaging illustrations. Our picture story books help first graders think like detectives while developing essential reading skills through visual storytelling.

Mystery Storybooks for Beginning Readers

Find mystery storybooks crafted for beginning readers in 1st grade. These childrens story books feature hidden clues and age-appropriate whodunits kids love. Our online story books make reading practice exciting with tales of mystery perfect for books for elementary students.

Mystery Books Online for 1st Graders

Access mystery books online for 1st graders with PDF childrens books and story read aloud options. Our online childrens books to read include english story books online reading formats. These books for kids offer digital picture books perfect for home or classroom reading.

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