Series 1 - Book 2 - Atlas and the Lost Lunchbox

It's picnic day in Kookaburra Bay, and Kai has brought his brand-new rocket lunchbox.

But when he comes back from playing cricket, it's gone!

Everyone is sure they know who took it. But Atlas remembers what Detective Ruth taught him: a good detective doesn't guess. A good detective looks for clues.

With his green notebook, a trail of crumbs and a little help from Dash, Atlas sets out to find the truth.

Inside this book, children will:

• Learn to look for clues and find out the facts before deciding
• Think about how it feels to be blamed for something you didn't do
• See how saying sorry and sharing can fix a hard moment
• Name big feelings like upset, embarrassed, curious and proud
• Finish with their own "My Detective Notebook" page to draw and write in

Written by a former police investigator with 20 years of experience, the Atlas the Detective series shares the real skills of good detective work in a way that's safe, kind and fun.

Perfect for: ages 4–7, read-aloud story time, early readers, and classroom discussions about fairness and kindness.

Digital download: the full illustrated story as a PDF, ready to read on a tablet, computer or phone.

Because every person matters.