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Puja smiles and smiles, and does not speak. She spends all her time with the foal, Takbak. But Takbak is going to be sold! What will Pooja do without her best friend?
About the Hook Book Series
In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:
Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!
From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
ISBN: 9780143450795
Pages: 40
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Tu Kaay Paahilas?
- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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- Description: After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.
The Spring of Life
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik +1
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- Description: This book explores the life of Moirangthem Loiya Ngamba and the forest in Manipur he has dedicated his life to. With lyrical text and vivid illustrations, it brings alive the struggles, the sorrows and the joys of Loiya’s life at Punshilok, and offers inspiration to us all.
Gajapati Kulapati
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: Small noses catch small colds. Big noses catch big colds. Gajapati Kulapati the elephant has a big nose and catches a great, big, mighty cold! And what happens when he sneezes – Aaaaachoooo….? With repetitive sounds and words that roll rhythmically through the pages, this bestselling series about the adorable elephant puts the zing back into storytelling and reading aloud. Bright, zestful pictures and dynamic visual text echo the lilt, making these big, happy books of fun.
Chintukadun Khand Haravla
- Author Name:
Vrinda Baliga
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- Description: It’s Monday morning. Time for school. And his model of the earth…? Chintu Chitnis suddenly remembers he hasn’t made it! There’s a last-minute scramble to finish the project, with his little sister Pihu pitching in not very helpfully. And then, in school, Chintu finds an entire continent missing! Where did it go? Set in a Konkani household, this light and humorous story with playful pictures is a quick first introduction to the continents of the world.
How Many?
- Author Name:
Sudeshna Shome Ghosh
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- Description: Crawling snails, fluttering butterflies, pigs in the mud. This book has so many animals, and more keep joining in. Can you count them all? A simple book about addition.
Pandrah
- Author Name:
Ambai
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- Description: Adolescence comes tumbling with umpteen doubts and questions, finding the answers to which pose many a profound dilemma. A gently funny coming-of-age story.
Brahma Ki Titli
- Author Name:
Meena Raghunathan
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- Description: With great imagination, Brahma the creator has fashioned all things on earth, even the greedy caterpillar. One day, however, it chomps its way through his colourful garden and Brahma gets very angry. But then, it was Brahma himself who gave the caterpillar its huge hunger, wasn’t it? So what was the caterpillar to do? And now, what will Brahma do? An amusing story of what happens when the creator makes a small but big mistake!
Stories from RAJATARANGINI
- Author Name:
Devika Rangachari
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- Description: Rajatarangini means ?River of Kings’. The stories were written in verse by Kalhana, a famous eleventh-century historian-poet. The stories in this collection cover Kashmir’s rich culture, traditions and beliefs.Character of epics,such as Sri Krishna, Brahma,Vishnu,Shiva and many others find a place in the events. Author:Devika Rangachari , Illustrations:Ajanta Guhathakurta This is collection of tales from Kashmir.
Woh Ped Par Chalti Hai
- Author Name:
Sushil Shukla +1
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- Description: A tree is not just a tree. It is also a little bit of air, a little sun, a little bit of colour, a little sky, and a little bit of water. When it is cut, a little air, a bit of sky, a little water...everything is cut down a little bit. The book is about cutting down. With watercolours, Allen Shaw has depicted the sky, soil, and air living within water and colour. This book belongs as much to the illustrator as it does to the poet. Age group 6-8 years
Thakitta Tharikitta Bouncing Ball
- Author Name:
Jacob Samson Muttada
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- Description: Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended
Rockstar in a Sari
- Author Name:
Pearl D' Silva
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- Description: Pearl D'Silva celebrates the life of our rockstar, Usha Uthup. What we see, hear, eat, and wear is ingrained in our minds. Gradually, its hold becomes stronger, like a habit. Then we remember it just as we remember Newton's third law of motion. One day, when we witness something different from what we are accustomed to seeing, hearing, eating, and wearing, we deny it wholeheartedly. If that is what is different stands up with complete confidence, we begin to accept it. It takes courage to be different and stay different with confidence. Usha Uthup is one such personality. She puts forth her voice and her dressing style with confidence and honesty. She sings with confidence, like a rockstar. Vasundhara Arora's lively portrayal of Usha Uthup's character. Page by page, you can hear Usha Uthup sing with the fragrance of her gajra. Vasundhara's illustrative style is reflected in her colours and lines. Age group 9-12 years
The Princess With The Longest Hair
- Author Name:
Komilla Raote +1
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- Description: This is the fascinating story of a princess who has the longest and the most beautiful hair in the whole kingdom. “Have you seen the princess with a gurgling river of hair? No? Ask the jungle birds or the fisherfolk. They’ll tell you who she is! Komilla Raote tells you a story you will never forget.” — The Hindu. For Age 6+ Recommended by CBSE and NCERT
Free Mountain
- Author Name:
Kaveri Chatterji +1
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- Description: Long long ago, all mountains could fly. They swam through clouds and skies so high. And then came a day when Ö Find out what happens next in this story that comes alive with brilliant art. Wonderfully imaginative, ringing with music and rhythm, this book is sure to inspire every child who dreams of flying! Hereís to girl power. A book that attempts to sketch an inspiring message.
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE ANTARCTIC MISSION
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: The environment is at risk! Gobby, the naughty little hobgoblin, is practising his magic and running amuck in Antarctica – turning the white snow black, giving stripes and spots to the penguins, and scrawling pink graffiti on the mountainsides. As Aditi and gang hasten to stop him, they find that the world is warming up dangerously, the snow is melting. Something must be done. But what? Can ‘fun’ sometimes be more harmful than we think? What exactly does Global Warming do to the planet?
Grace
- Author Name:
Sayantan Datta +2
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- Description: Grace had many questions. Why did she have to sit outside her classroom? Why did she have to wear pants instead of a dress? Why could transgender persons not study engineering? She wondered why science and technology education was not accepting of differences in people. And she decided to find answers in the courtroom. This is the story of Grace Banu, who is working towards making science and technology education more accessible for all. Written by Sayantan Datta, Illustrated by Priya Dali and Tamil Translation by Karithik Siva. Henkel Anand India Private Limited has supported the development of this book. This Book is Library of Congress Literacy Award Winner 2020 (Special Response award)
House of Uncommons
- Author Name:
Vishaka George +1
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- Description: …stone buildings seemed to rise out of a largely garden-like environment, and in the distance were the towering ghats. Snehagao was…beautiful… A new school, a strange new language, and an oddly cheerful roommate – Krishnan doesn’t know what to make of it all. He’s here after losing his only parent to HIV, and finding out that he has it too. Angry at having been made to leave the only home he’s ever known, Krishnan is desperate and homesick. He soon has to make way for new feelings, though – the exhilaration of bolting up and down the school’s running track, and the delicious thrill of competing with his best friend for the post of Prime Minister in the school parliament. Vishaka George’s uplifting story about a brave teenager and his lovable group of friends is inspired by real events, and is proof that wonderful things sneak up on you when you least expect them.
Neki Ki Nauka
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Various Authors
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- Description: A book that helps young readers understand ñ and act on ñ what it means to be kind.
Aao Bhai Khillu
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Prabhat +1
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- Description: Poet Prabhat's writings for children are unparalleled. His compositions are comprehensive. This collection consists of 47 marvellous poems, such as: ईख खेत की बोली, अपने पास वाली ईख से मेरे ऊपर क्यों गिरती हो, खड़ी रहो न ठीक से। It is a common sight in a sugarcane farm, yet never found space in children's literature! Prabhat's poems are fragrant with folk life and culture. For readers, his poems are like games that engage children for hours at a stretch. Children can manipulate words, use them as puzzle pieces, and stay engrossed in making and remaking poems. His compositions have a regard for nature and speak of coexistence. It comes across beautifully in the following lines: भँवरा बाँस के घर में तितली घास के घर में आदमी रहता है उनके पास के घर में Bhargav Kulkarni's watercolour illustrations make for a scenic neighbourhood in these poems. The poems and illustrations in the book seem so intimate as if they were composed together in the same moment. Age group- 0-6 years
ADITI ADVENTURES - THE CYBERSPACE RUNAWAY
- Author Name:
Suniti Namjoshi
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- Description: Holiday plans for the adventurers go off track when a runaway computer programme, the naughty Mistress I, decides to hide with them. Hot on her heels is the scientist who created her, who threatens to put them in jail for kidnapping. And in the middle of all the commotion, Beautiful the Elephant is determined to become rational and logical. What do you do when others aren’t sensible? Is ‘getting updated’ the same as ‘growing up’?
The Miracle on Kachhua Beach
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: ‘Kachhua Beach?’ squealed Ori. ‘It should be called “Kachra beach”!’ Ori can’t bear his nasty nickname “Oddball Ori” or the mean jibes from the Big Boys at school. But one day, a strange sequence of events leads him down the road where he lives, past a rusty old gate, to a garbage dump that was once Kachhua Beach. An “oddball” idea strikes him, one that will change his life forever and bring about… a miracle! In this second book in the Miracle series, award-winning duo Nandita da Cunha’s powerful prose and Priya Kuriyan’s sensorial mixed-media illustrations come together to tell the story of how one individual can bring about positive change.
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