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 You hand them a picture book. They flip through it in thirty seconds and toss it aside. That's not a short attention span. Their brain just had nothing to solve. This 6-book set puts a mystery on every page — ask the question, search the scene, find the answer — so they stay engaged and build real thinking skills along the way.  

A mystery on every page.

Ask. Search. Solve.

6 real-world themes.

Zoo to supermarket.

Full-colour illustrations.

Built for curious eyes.

Gift-boxed.

Ready for Christmas and birthdays.
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  • "As someone who works with young children and their cognitive development, I'm always looking for activities that encourage children to think rather than simply memorise answers. What I particularly like about Renuvia'sThe Great Detective collection is how it introduces problem-solving through simple, engaging mysteries. Instead of just looking at pictures, children are encouraged to observe small details, compare clues, make predictions, and explain their reasoning. These activities can help practise important early cognitive skills such as attention, visual discrimination, logical reasoning, and critical thinking. It's a thoughtful approach to learning that makes children feel like they're playing rather than studying."

    – Emily H. | CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST ★★★★★

What makes this different from normal board books?

Standard picture books are read-along. The Great Detective is solve-along — every page asks a question your child has to answer by studying the illustration. It exercises observation, logic and deductive reasoning while they play.

Product Details

6 hardcover interactive books · Full-colour illustrations on every page · Ages 3–6+ · English language · Gift-ready presentation box ·

Is this right for my child?

If your child is between 3 and 6, yes. The mysteries are picture-based, so no reading is required — they just look and find. Older kids enjoy the companion app's bonus challenges. Under 3, they will enjoy the pictures but may need help with the questions.

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  • Susan, 34 - Verified Purchase

    I was honestly struggling to find something that would keep my 4-year-old entertained without constantly asking for the iPad or putting cartoons on. Most activity books would hold his attention for maybe five minutes before he'd lose interest. But these detective books are completely different! He absolutely loves looking at the pictures and trying to figure out who's responsible for each little mystery. The other day, he spent ages looking for clues about who made a mess in the bathroom, and when he finally worked it out, he was so proud of himself! We've made solving a mystery part of our bedtime routine, and now he's the one asking if we can do another. Such a clever idea from Athena, and easily one of my favourite purchases for him.


  • Linda, 32 - Verified Purchase

    I originally bought these because I wanted something that would help my daughter practise thinking and problem-solving instead of just memorising letters and numbers. I honestly wasn't expecting her to love them this much! She's only 3, but every time we open one of the books, she gets so excited trying to spot the little clues hidden in the illustrations. Sometimes she'll point at something I've completely missed and explain why she thinks that's the answer. It's honestly amazing watching her put little pieces of information together. I also love that there are six different books because there's always another mystery for us to explore. It's become one of our favourite things to do together after dinner.


  • Deborah, 28 - Verified Purchase

    I was a little hesitant at first because I've bought so many educational books that ended up sitting on the shelf collecting dust. But Athena's Great Detective set has genuinely been such a hit with my 5-year-old. The illustrations are bright and colourful, and the little mysteries are actually really fun to solve together. He'll sit beside me pointing at different characters, looking for clues, and explaining why he thinks someone is the culprit. What I love most is that he's not just looking at pictures. He's actually stopping to think and asking questions before choosing an answer. It's such a nice change from him wanting to watch YouTube all afternoon. Would absolutely recommend these to any parent with a curious little one.

It's not you. Most kids' books give their brain nothing to solve.

You know reading matters. But every afternoon it goes like this:

You buy them a book. They flip through every page in a minute flat.

You try reading aloud. They wander off before you finish the second page.

You pick a "learning" book. Too boring. Back on the shelf.

You give in and hand over the tablet. Then feel guilty about it.

Repeat at the next quiet time.

The details that matter at homework time

6 mystery books, 6 real-world themes: house, zoo, road, park, kindergarten, supermarket

Ask the question, search the scene, find the answer — on every page

Full-colour illustrations sized for small hands and curious eyes

Free companion app adds sound effects, animated clues and bonus challenges

Gift-boxed and ready for Christmas, birthdays or "just because"

Short enough for one mystery per sitting, with dozens to keep coming back

Choose your set→

WHY IT WORKS

Why mysteries work  

Children learn by solving problems, not by sitting still. A mystery turns every page into a thinking challenge: a question, then an answer they uncover themselves.

 Every page asks "who did it?"  

The mystery is the question. Searching the picture is the answer. That small win is what makes them turn to the next page.

Pictures with something to find  

"Who took the wrong item in the supermarket?" means more when they spotted it themselves. The answer is tied to something they did.

Why it adds up  

Children want the same book again and again. Six books, each with mysteries they can re-solve, keep thinking time fresh while observation skills build.

Why The Great Detective

  Regular Board Books

Something to solve on every page

Screen-free

Builds logical thinking and observation

6 real-world themes in one box

Gift-ready box

Less Screen Time. More Thinking

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said their child asked to "play detective" again the next day

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said their child asked to "play detective" again the next day

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said the books felt educational, not preachy

Reading with little ones

  • Start together, especially at first. Read the question aloud and let them search the picture.
  • Let them point — the answer is always in the illustration. No reading required.
  • One mystery per sitting is plenty. With six books to rotate, it never gets old.
  • The free companion app is a bonus, not a requirement. The books work completely on their own.

30-day storytime guarantee

If your child isn't hooked within 30 days, message us and we'll refund you. No forms, no "please explain."

what our customers say about us

4.8

Based on 16 Reviews

  • Emily R.
    Verified Buyer
    He finally started trying to say the words
    My 2 year old understands pretty much everything we say but barely talks. We've tried flashcards, regular books, you name it. I honestly wasn't expecting much. But something about lifting the little flaps makes him want to point at everything and try saying the words with me. Yesterday he pointed at the cow and actually said "moo" without me asking. I nearly cried. It's such a small thing but it means everything to us.
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  • Sarah T.
    Verified Buyer
    He chose these over his iPad
    My son used to ask for his iPad the second he woke up. Every time I tried giving him a book he'd throw it aside within 30 seconds. Bought these thinking they'd end up in the same pile as everything else. Two weeks later, he's actually bringing the books over to me asking to read together. Sometimes he'll sit there lifting the flaps by himself for ages. Never thought I'd see the day he chose books over a screen.
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  • Linda M
    Verified Buyer
    Best birthday gift I've ever bought
    Got this for my granddaughter's second birthday and honestly wasn't sure if she'd be interested. She had a mountain of toys to open but kept coming back to these little books. Her mum sent me a video the next morning of her sitting on the floor pulling all the tabs and giggling. Now apparently she asks for them every night before bed. Already ordered another set for my grandson's Christmas present.
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  • Jessica P.
    Verified Buyer
    My husband thought I was crazy spending $75
    My husband literally said "we already have enough baby books" when I showed him these. And honestly I understood because our daughter never touched the ones we had. But these are completely different. She actually wants to open them, lift every flap and show us what she finds. It's been almost a month and we still use them every single day. My husband even admitted he was wrong. Worth every penny.
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  • Rachel K
    Verified Buyer
    She never sat through a book until now
    My daughter is 22 months and literally never stops moving. Storytime used to last about 20 seconds before she'd run off and find something else. I thought she just wasn't a book kid. The first time we tried these she sat beside me lifting flaps and pointing at pictures for a good 15 minutes. I couldn't believe it. Now she actually brings the box over when she wants us to read. Wish I'd found these sooner.
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  • Amanda L.
    Verified Buyer
    I stopped dreading storytime
    My little boy is almost 2 and only says a handful of words. Seeing other kids his age talking in sentences was honestly starting to get to me. I'd spend every evening trying to get him to repeat words and we'd both end up frustrated. With these books, we just sit together and explore what's behind each flap. He's started pointing at things and making more sounds on his own. It's made our evenings so much happier.
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  • Nicole B
    Verified Buyer
    Both my kids actually use them together
    I have a 2 and 4 year old and finding something they both enjoy is practically impossible. My oldest usually gets bored with anything made for toddlers. But she loves showing her little brother what's behind the flaps and asking him what the animals are. Yesterday I walked into the living room and they were sitting together going through the whole set. No fighting, no TV, just the two of them laughing. Genuinely the sweetest thing.
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  • Megan D.
    Verified Buyer
    Bedtime is finally something we both enjoy
    Getting my toddler to settle down before bed used to be an absolute nightmare. He'd run around the room, refuse his regular books and beg for cartoons. Started bringing out one of these flip books after bath time and now it's become our little routine. He picks which book he wants, lifts all the flaps and points at his favourite pictures. It's honestly become my favourite 10 minutes of the day.
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  • Daniel W.
    Verified Buyer
    I thought it was just another overpriced toy
    Kept seeing these books everywhere and honestly thought they were overhyped. We've wasted so much money on educational toys that our son touches once and forgets about. Finally decided to give them a try and I completely get it now. He loves discovering what's under each flap and gets so excited when he recognises an animal. We've had them for three weeks and they're still the first thing he reaches for in the morning.
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  • Olivia H.
    Verified Buyer
    I cried over one little word
    My son is 26 months and we've been waiting so patiently to hear more words from him. He understands us but usually just points or pulls my hand toward what he wants. We started using these books together after dinner and he absolutely loves the animal pages. A few nights ago he lifted the flap with the lion and said "lion" all by himself. I know it's just one word, but after months of worrying, hearing that little voice was everything.
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