Description "Leave any case to our Butt Detective, and it'll be solved in no time!" With a face that looks just like a bottom and an IQ of 1,104, the handsome genius known as "Butt Detective" returns in a brand-new, full-color mystery story made especially for early elementary readers! Get ready for an exciting whodunit filled with "toot!" sounds, brought to you by the dashing deduction genius Butt Detective and his innocent puppy sidekick, Brown! ★ Reviews from Amazon Japan (www.amazon.co.jp) - "This book is just the right length, and my first-grade daughter finds it easy to read. Even the book cover has a hidden 'spot the difference' game, so there's something fun to enjoy on every page. With two full stories included, it's a satisfying read." - "My younger child is completely absorbed in this book. It must be easy to read and fun, because she's read it over and over again." Beloved by readers in Japan, the deduction genius with an IQ of 1,104 known as "Butt Detective" now returns for young readers everywhere in Butt Detective 1: The Case of Mrs. Purple's Secret Code. With a bottom for a face and the body of a dashing gentleman, Butt Detective—along with his talking puppy sidekick Brown—delivers a thrilling, giggle-inducing mystery full of "toot!" sound effects. Told through a mix of storybook narration, vibrant full-color illustrations, and comic-style panels, this book is sure to capture the attention of early elementary readers while sharpening their reasoning and critical thinking skills. Solving mysteries is easy with Butt Detective by your side! As kids solve riddles, navigate mazes, and search for hidden pictures, their deduction and thinking skills grow naturally. If you think every detective in the world has a sharp gaze and a prickly personality, think again! With a face shaped exactly like a bottom, a booming "PFFFOOOM!" fart he lets out with total seriousness whenever he catches the culprit, a love for sweet potato pie, and his signature catchphrase "Hmm, something smells fishy here!"—Butt Detective is unlike any character children's books have ever seen. His mature way of speaking and impressive deduction skills make him seem like an adult, while his favorite snacks and his habit of catching criminals with his powerful farts make him seem just like a kid. This wonderfully mysterious character never lectures young readers about what deduction "should" be—which is exactly what makes him so easy to love. The mystery in this book is set at just the right difficulty level for early elementary readers, so kids can naturally pick up on how deductive reasoning works simply by following along with the story. Hidden throughout the book like little treasures are fun activities such as "count the hidden bottoms," mazes, and word puzzles. These interactive elements help even young readers who aren't used to longer texts stay engaged and follow the full 88-page mystery from beginning to end with focus and excitement. Readers get to experience the entire process of detective work alongside Butt Detective—from receiving the case to solving it. Following along as he decodes a secret letter, visits the crime scene to examine every detail, and pieces together clues to identify the culprit closely reflects today's integrated curriculum goals, which encourage children to explore topics they're curious about and develop a positive attitude toward learning. Reading this book is sure to help children build not only their deduction skills, but also their critical thinking and a love of learning. Created by popular Japanese author "Troll," this book beautifully blends storybook text, vivid full-color illustrations, and comic-style panels with charming characters. Highly recommended for early elementary readers who are just discovering the joy of reading! What makes Butt Detective 1: The Case of Mrs. Purple's Secret Code even more special is how seamlessly it combines storybook narration, full-color illustrations, and comic-style panels all in one book. While the overall mystery-solving process is told through storybook text, full-color illustrations appear on every page to help bring the story to life.