Mystery Books for Kids
Not My Best Socks!
Kate’s best socks are GONE! Vanished from their special little box without a trace. Who would take them? And what is that trail of pink scraps leading to Mom’s sewing room? Armed with her looking glass and two mismatched socks, Kate sets off to crack the case of her missing favorites. But when she bangs on Mom’s door, the surprise waiting inside is not at all what she expected! This decodable reader practices the ‘wh’ sound in words like ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where,’ ‘whew,’ and ‘which.’
Pup Wants a Nap!
Poor Pup just wants a nap in his cozy shrub - but what is that noise? CHIRP! CHIRP! CHIRP! Is it Trunk with his big, silly mouth? Is it Spike, all puffed up and prickly? Could the birds up in the tree be the chirpy culprits? Pup hunts high and low through the mud and bushes, sniffing for clues. Will he ever find the mystery chirper and catch some sleep? This decodable reader practices short u with j, v, y in words like ‘mud,’ ‘pup,’ ‘hunts,’ and ‘yelp.’
Who Stole My Bananas?
Monkey wakes up hungry - his bananas are GONE! Who could have taken them? He asks a giggling bee, a hissy snake, and finally spots a trail of yellow peels leading to a rabbit having a picnic. But is Rabbit really the sneaky thief, or is something else going on in the treehouse? Swing into this silly jungle mystery to find out! This decodable reader practices the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ’naughty,’ ’laugh,’ and ’taught.’
It Springs Back!
The bravest explorer in the whole world has walked through dark caves and crossed rivers at night - so why is this quiet village under the full moon making their legs wobble? The jack-o-lanterns glow, the huts stand empty, and a see-through cat is watching every step. Where did all the villagers go, and what rises up when the rain comes hammering down? This decodable reader practices the ’ng’ sound in words like ’long,’ ‘sing,’ ‘strong,’ and ’twang.’