Books for children aged 3+

A little detective, big mysteries

Basia got a pair of extraordinary glasses from her grandpa – with them she can talk to people, animals and even objects. Together with her dog Rysio she solves mysteries that hook children from the first page.

Meet Basia and Rysio
  • Delivery from 12 zł
  • Hardcover
  • Star of an animated series
Detective Basia in her detective glasses sitting on the back of Rysio the dog
Full Detektyw Basia set: three hardback books fanned out, a finished 60-piece puzzle and a magnifying glass.
In the set: 3 books + puzzle
3 books + puzzle69 złyou save 21 zł

Meet Basia

The girl who hears more

Basia is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary eye for detail. Everything changes the day her grandpa gives her a pair of detective glasses – ordinary and extraordinary at the same time.

From then on Basia can talk not only to people, but also to animals and objects. Did the fridge see something? Is the sink hiding the truth? The little detective hears out every witness and looks at each mystery from a completely different angle.

Always by her side is Rysio – a loyal canine assistant who adds his wise (and funny) comment to every case. And the grown-ups? They gladly ask Basia for help and treat her as an equal partner.

Conversation is a detective's best tool.
Basia and Rysio on the trail
Basiathe detective in pink glasses
Rysio, Basia’s canine assistant
Rysiocanine assistant and commentator
Basia with her grandad in the garden
Grandpathe glasses came from him
Basia with her mum, dad and Rysio
Mum and dadalways on Basia's side

Why parents choose Basia

Reading that builds skills – without preaching

First and foremost, good fun. But time spent with Basia is never time wasted.

  • Observation

    Every story is a mystery. Your child follows the clues with Basia and tries to guess who is behind it.

  • Logical thinking

    Questions, clues and conclusions – a small investigation teaches how to put the facts together.

  • Empathy

    Basia listens to people, animals and things. She shows that where you stand shapes what you see.

  • Self-confidence

    The grown-ups take Basia's opinion seriously. Your child sees that their voice matters too.

  • Curiosity

    Nature facts, good manners and everyday mysteries just begging to be solved.

  • Time together

    Perfect for reading aloud – with conversations about who, what and why.

Parents' reviews

What parents say

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Full Detektyw Basia set: three hardback books fanned out, a finished 60-piece puzzle and a magnifying glass.
Child assembling the 60-piece Detektyw Basia puzzle on a rug, next to the 31 x 21.5 cm puzzle box.
A 60-piece puzzle with Basia and Rysio – after reading, your child puts their favourite characters together.

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The little detective's full set

All three books with the adventures of Basia and Rysio, plus a puzzle featuring the characters. First reading and solving mysteries together, then putting the picture together – a ready-made gift idea.

Bought separately: 90 zł 69 złYou save 21 zł

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Delivery in Poland from 12 zł · free over 150 zł

Hardcovers, large 208 × 268 mm format, 60-piece puzzle.

Books

Three books, three mysteries

Each book is a separate case to solve – you can start with any of them. All three are in the full set.

Inside spread of “Detektyw Basia i okularów moc” Cover of the book “Detektyw Basia i okularów moc” (Detective Basia and the Power of Glasses)

The mysterious parcel

Detektyw Basia i okularów moc

Basia, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary eye for detail, has a day full of mysteries. It all starts with an unexpected visit from a courier.

  • What will Basia find in the special parcel?
  • What secret message is hidden in the paper plane?
  • And what does grandpa have to do with all this?

32 pages · hardcover · 208 × 268 mm

Inside spread of “Detektyw Basia i dziadek bez orzechów” Cover of the book “Detektyw Basia i dziadek bez orzechów” (Detective Basia and Grandad Without Nuts)

The case of the vanishing nuts

Detektyw Basia i dziadek bez orzechów

A mystery just right for Detective Basia and her canine assistant. A story about teamwork, wildness and… one particular larch tree – with nature facts and good manners.

  • Which nuts does grandpa like best?
  • Where do the missing trainers spend the winter?
  • Who will shed some light on this case?

32 pages · hardcover · 208 × 268 mm

Inside spread of “Detektyw Basia i tortowy rabuś” Cover of the book “Detektyw Basia i tortowy rabuś” (Detective Basia and the Cake Thief)

Who ate the last slice of cake?

Detektyw Basia i tortowy rabuś

The last slice of cake vanished overnight, and Basia wakes up with a fork under her arm. All the evidence points to her! The fridge saw nothing, the sink is covering something up – time to clear her good name.

  • Will Basia solve this mystery?
  • Will she and Rysio find the missing plate?
  • And what has been going on with mum lately?

40 pages · hardcover · 208 × 268 mm

All three books and the puzzle – save 21 zł together

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Who is behind Basia

Straight from an animation studio in Kraków

Detective Basia was born at Storyboat – a small animation studio in Kraków. First came the animated series: the pilot episode tells the story of the day Basia gets her detective glasses from grandpa. The channel also has short episodes – sometimes Basia runs her own stream, sometimes she helps dad in the workshop.

The books bring the same characters to paper – with illustrations that look like stills from the film.

  • Story and illustrations Robert Solawaco-author of the stories and illustrations
  • Story and illustrations Mateusz Mielnickico-author of the stories and illustrations
  • Studio Storyboatanimation studio in Kraków, creators of the series

Parents' questions

Before you order

What age are the books for?

We recommend them for children aged 3–5, to read together with an adult. The puzzle is for children aged 3 and up.

Do the books have to be read in order?

No. Each book is a separate mystery with its own beginning and solution, so you can start with any of them.

What exactly is in the full set?

Three books – Okularów moc, Dziadek bez orzechów and Tortowy rabuś – plus the Detective Basia puzzle (60 pieces, 31 × 21.5 cm). Buying the set costs less than the same products bought separately. The books are in Polish.

What edition are the books?

All are hardcovers in a large 208 × 268 mm format. Okularów moc and Dziadek bez orzechów have 32 pages each, Tortowy rabuś has 40.

How much is delivery?

Delivery starts at 12 zł. You will see the available methods and prices in the cart before placing your order.

Is Detective Basia also a TV series?

Yes! Basia is the star of an animated series by the Storyboat studio. You will find the pilot and short episodes on the Detektyw Basia YouTube channel.

Ready for your first investigation?

Three books and a puzzle with Basia and Rysio in one set – cheaper than bought separately.

Buy the set – 69 zł
Basia launching a paper plane