Nate the Great

This is such a cute book for any kids who love mysteries. Nate the Great is like a mini Columbo who stumbles into the answers in his cases. The pictures and storylines are great, and the words are easy for kids to read.

My 5 year old son loves this collection! It’s written well, illustrated well. Easy to read. Not too long for bedtime reading and teaches young kids how to figure things out step by step which is cool

Needs to be in every kids library. Such a good book for lil readers. Big words, easy enough to follow along.

I recently introduced my 7-year-old son to Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, and it was an instant hit! The story follows Nate, a young detective who takes his cases very seriously, even when they're amusing and lighthearted. The narrative is engaging and perfectly suited for early readers, with a straightforward plot that keeps them intrigued. The illustrations are charming and complement the text beautifully, adding an extra layer of enjoyment. My son particularly loved Nate's serious demeanor in the face of quirky mysteries, which added a humorous touch to the story. This book not only entertained him but also encouraged his interest in reading and problem-solving. A must-read for young readers embarking on their literary journey! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I would like to clear up a misconception stated by several reviewers. There is NO LGBT agenda or anything inappropriate for children in this book! Almost all young boys go through a stage where girls are "yucky" and they prefer being around other boys. Then they grow out of it and girls are suddenly attractive to them. When Nate says he would like Annie if he liked girls, that is exactly what he's expressing. He's not espousing a sexual preference for males! I understand that nowadays everything is seen in a sexual light, but these books were written in the 70's, when we still had adults who wrote appropriately for children and did not push sexuality on them. These are sweet, innocent children's books about a young boy who solves everyday "mysteries"...a missing picture, a missing cat, etc. Written with simple vocabulary and short sentences, they're great for early readers. And Nate has no problem helping girls like Annie solve their mysteries, even though he doesn't "like" them. ;-)

This is such a cute book and great simple mystery for little kids. Engages my 4 y/o and gives great opportunities to talk through problem solving and reasoning through the book.

Great mystery book for the early reader. I bought this one for my great nephew... and it has some activitis to do at the end of the book. What fun!

"Nate the Great" is, in a word, great. In Nate the Great, Marjorie W. Sharmat has created a hero for young boys. He acts very independently, walking around the neighborhood by himself, making his own pancakes, etc. but he wears his rubbers, and he *always* leaves a note for his mother. Marc Simont really comes through in his laid-back illustrations (some shaded, some in color) that reveal important points of the case, but do not force things down the readers' throats. Also, like the writer, Simont manages humor without going overboard. As in the best children's books, the writing style is simple yet powerful, like a haiku. Although the "Nate the Great" series is written in full sentences, Sharmat has slyly created a wonderful introduction to poetry-that-doesn't-rhyme with his carefully placed line breaks and page breaks. Here is the first page of text: "My name is Nate the Great. / I am a detective. / I work alone. / Let me tell you about my last case: / I had just eaten breakfast. / It was a good breakfast." The first book in the Nate the Great series is by far the best, because the funniest parts are in the character development that, of course, takes a back seat in later volumes. The establishing shots of and paragraphs talking about Nate, Annie, Fang, and Rosamond are absolutely hilarious. Continuity watchdogs will note Fang's slightly more menacing nature (and color change) and Annie's lost fascination for yellow in later books. Of course, kids won't notice or care. The official reviews don't make it clear which books in the series are actually in this volume. The cover is definitely not the original cover of book 1. You might want to look into that before buying. This series is great fun for little kids and whoever is lucky enough to be reading to them. Get all the Nate you can find!