The Inner Clue Detectives: The Book
✨#1 Best Seller in Occupational Therapy Books on Amazon
✨ Written by a Paediatric Occupational Therapist
✨Illustrated by Tanya Zeinalova (@zeinal_art)
✨ Used in sensory & quiet rooms across Australia
Ever noticed your child is fine...
then suddenly overwhelmed?
Big emotions don't come out of nowhere. They start with clues inside the body.
A gentle picture book for children aged 3-8, helping them understand their bodies
before emotions become overwhelming.
A practical, OT-informed and professionally illustrated resource to support
your child in real moments 🤍
Quick benefits
Helps children notice their inner clues
Supports calmer responses, in real-life moments like after school, transitions, and overwhelm
Builds a shared language between you and your child so they feel understood, not corrected
Created by an Occupational Therapist
Why families choose this book
More than a story.
A practical tool you can use in everyday moments.
Helps children understand what their body is telling them before emotions take over
Neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and inclusive
Uses a simple detective theme that keeps children engaged and curious
Focuses on inner clues first, not just naming emotions
Includes reflection prompts and co-regulation support for real coversations
Designed for everyday use at home, school, and in therapy
Inside the book
This is more than a story. It is an interactive experience that supports children in understanding what is happening in their body.
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, heavy eyelids and more
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Co-regulation scripts that support real conversations with adults
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A reflection page to explore their own inner clues
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Positive affirmations that build body trust and confidence
Together, these elements create a story children can return to again and again.
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.
Because behaviour isn't the problem. It's the clue 🤍
Designed for real life moments
The Inner Clue Detectives can be used in many different ways and in everyday situations.
It might become part of:
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after school moments when everything feels like too much
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bedtime routines
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classroom conversations
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therapy sessions
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quiet moments to reconnect
As you read together, children begin to notice their inner clues and talk about what is happening in their body.
Over time, these small moments help build confidence, awareness and trust in their own body signals.
A Resource families can return to again and again
Each time the book is shared, it opens the door to:
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conversation
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curiosity
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connection
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growing awareness
Wholesale Orders
The Inner Clue Detectives is available for clinics, schools, libraries, and organisations supporting children’s interoception and body awareness.
Suitable for:
• Allied health clinics
• Schools and early learning centres
• Libraries
• Community spaces
For wholesale enquiries, please complete contact form.