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The Inner Clue Detectives: The Book
Big emotions often start with clues inside the body.
A gentle picture book for children aged 3–8, helping them understand their bodies before emotions become overwhelming.
The Inner Clue Detectives helps children learn about inner clues- the signals their body sends from the inside.
Through a playful detective story, children are invited to notice what's happening in their body in a way that feels safe, curious and, age-appropriate.
Created by an Occupational Therapist, this neuroaffirming book also offers parents and educators shared language to notice, understand, and support children's inner experiences with care.
Featuring
Familiar Australian school environments children recognise
Inclusive, diverse character representation children can relate to
A calm, gentle detective theme that helps children explore inner clues safely
Developmentally appropriate for ages 3-8
What makes this book different
Written by an Occupational Therapist
Focuses on inner clues before emotions
Neuroaffirming, trauma-informed & culturally inclusive
Designed for real-life moments at home, school & therapy
Includes interactive reflection & co-regulation tools
Inside the book
Unlike many picture books, The Inner Clue Detectives includes interactive elements that help children explore their body clues with a trusted Detective Guide.
Inside the book you’ll find:
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A detective-themed story following siblings Adrian and Emilia
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Everyday inner clues children recognise such as thirsty mouth, fluttery tummy, sleepy eyes, spiky sound and zooming body
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Gentle co-regulation scripts that model supportive conversations for adults
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An Inner Clue reflection page where children can explore their own inner clues
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Positive affirmation pages that support body trust and confidence
Together these elements create a story, reflection, and body awareness experience in one resource.
Why inner clues?
Children are often asked to explain how they feel. But many children first need support noticing what their body is telling them.
The Inner Clue Detectives helps children:
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develop awareness of inner clues
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build a shared language with the adults around them
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feel understood rather than corrected
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explore emotions through curiosity and connection.
The story gently reminds children that their body clues are important messages worth noticing.
Designed for real life moments
The Inner Clue Detectives can be enjoyed in many different ways and in many different places. It might become part of a bedtime routine, a classroom conversation, a therapy activity, or a quiet moment in a calm corner.
As you explore the story together, children can look for the inner clues the characters discover, answer the magnifying glass questions, and try some of the detective tools along the way. These pauses create opportunities to wonder about the signals our own bodies send.
Every time the book is shared, it opens the door for conversations about body awareness, curiosity, and learning to notice what is happening inside.
Over time, these small moments can help children build confidence in recognising their own inner clues and trusting what their bodies are communicating.
A Resource families can return to again and again
Because the book includes story, reflection, co-regulation scripts, affirmation pages, and regulation tools, it can be revisited many times as children continue discovering new inner clues.
Every reading offers another opportunity for:
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conversation
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curiosity
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connection
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and growing body awareness.
Wholesale Orders
The Inner Clue Detectives is now available for clinics, schools, libraries, and organisations interested in supporting children’s interoception and body awareness.
The book is suitable for:
• Allied health clinics
• Schools and early learning centres
• Libraries
• Community spaces
Wholesale orders are available for organisations wishing to stock or use the book within their services.
For wholesale enquiries, please complete contact form.