5 Books for Curious Kids
I’m not sure about you, but my kids ask about a million questions a day. Why do cats like to climb tall places? Do fish ever get thirsty? Well…do they?
While I love that they’re asking questions to better understand the world, it can be really overwhelming at times. After all, I'm just a mom…not Google (as like to remind my kids)!
When I need a moment of peace, it can be helpful to redirect their attention to something else that will capture and engage their curiosity. Since my last post was about Summer Reading Programs, I thought now would be a good time to feature some book recommendations. Hopefully some of these will catch the interest of your curious bug.
With love,
CC
Nate The Great
Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost a picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate the Great must get all the facts, ask the right questions, and narrow the list of suspects so he can solve the mystery. This book is perfect for readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books. It has lots of awesome pictures and has a cute and clever storyline.
Ages: 5-7 years
Find it here: Nate the Great on Amazon
Timmi Tobbson Junior, Solve Them Yourself Mystery
Your child is the detective, and it's up to them to find and interpret clues. Each Timmi Tobbson Junior adventure is divided into short chapters that end with a puzzle to be solved. Clues to the mystery are concealed both within the story and in the colorful illustrations, allowing children to combine information from different sources (text and illustrations) and make logical deductions. This hand-on approach trains kids' problem-solving capabilities and adds a certain level of immersion to the reading experience.
Ages: 6-8 years
Find it here: Timmi Tobbson on Amazon
Choose Your Own Adventure Books
Filled with colorful illustrations, these books for little kids make reading together extra fun. But be careful!!! The choices YOU make might end up with you joining a secret cat club.
Ages: 5-8 years
Find it here: Choose Your Own Adventure on Amazon
Case Closed
Pick-your-own-path and puzzle-packed mystery collide in the first book in Lauren Magaziner’s hilarious and high-stakes four-book middle grade series in which the reader must help Carlos and his friends put together the clues to save his mom’s detective agency.
In this wildly entertaining and interactive adventure, YOU pick which suspects to interview, which questions to ask, and which clues to follow. You pick the path—you crack the case!
Ages: grades 5-7
Find it here: Case Closed on Amzaon
National Park Mystery Series
Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the most wild and rugged wilderness of the national parks. The mystery unfolds as Jake, Amber, and Wes learn about survival skills, natural history, integrity, character, and friendship.
Ages: 8-11 years
