Everyone asks,
What do you want to be?
But Gawa only knows
What he wants to do.
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: 9780143465270
Pages: 40
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
Hamari Pyari Prithvi
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Various Authors
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- Description: A book that explores the important and timely subject of environmental protection and conservation.
Yaake-Yaake Hudugi
- Author Name:
Mahashweta Devi
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- Description: Moyna lives in a little tribal village. She cannot go to school because she has to tend goats, collect firewood, fetch water… But she is so full of questions that the postmaster calls her the ‘why-why girl'! In this inspiring and delightful story, her first picture book, acclaimed Jnanpith award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi tells us how she meets Moyna (and her mongoose) and helps her find answers to all the why-whys – in books, that Moyna herself learns to read. Some of the translations have been done by well-known writers: Malayalam by Paul Zacharia, Tamil by Ambai, and Kannada by Girish Karnad. CBSE recommended
Tine and the Faraway Mountain
- Author Name:
Shikha Tripathi +1
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- Description: Whooshoo. In the hilly town of Echali, Tine hears the mountains calling to her. Can Tine reach the top of the highest mountain in the world? Based on the life of a mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, this book celebrates the power of dreams and believing in yourself. READING LEVEL: 04, for older children who can read with confidence.
Critters Around Our Homes
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Sanjay Sondhi +1
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- Description: Critters Around Our Homes provides a peek into the lives of some of the critters—or creatures—that we see in and around our homes. Has anyone told you that a gecko can detach its tail? Or that some moths live only for a week or two? Did you know that some squirrels can fly? Pick up this book to find out about these and other creatures; discover how they live and what they do; and take the first step into the wonderful world of nature… all without leaving your house! *Parag Honour Book 2020
Thahro
- Author Name:
Damyanti
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- Description: With its subtle sense of humour and word play, the ëI will read myself ñ Hulgul Storiesí are a series of wonderful fun-filled books. Also available with these books, is a set of flash cards to add that magical spin while reading. All in all, an enchanting fun-learning galore!
Kali Wants To Dance
- Author Name:
Aparna Karthikeyan +1
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- Description: All Kali wanted to do was dance. But how could he. After all, in his village, boys did not dance, especially not Bharatanatyam. A story about aspiration and believing in dreams.Written by Aparna Karthikeyan and Illustrated by Somesh Kumar.
The Glass Tree
- Author Name:
M Mukundan +1
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- Description: Unni has lots and lots of stories to tell. And his grandmother cannot go to sleep without one of little Unniís colourful tales. A delightful retelling of the original prize-winning story by one of the best Malayalam writers today to inspire all storytellers!
Khari Journeys through Kachchh
- Author Name:
Sujatha Padmanabhan +2
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- Description: Khari, a demoiselle crane on her first visit to Kachchh, journeys through the beautiful and diverse land, meeting many animals along the way. 8-12 years
Dungi Dance
- Author Name:
Bhavna Jain Bhuta
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- Description: Dhum Dhum Dhum… dhup dhup dhup… Dungi dances to a dhinchak beat in this foot-tapping story that will make young readers move and groove, clap and tap! Big sheep, small sheep, bored sheep, happy sheep… eye-catching visuals bring to life the dance and drama in a woolly world.
Shorewalk
- Author Name:
Yuvan Aves
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- Description: Did you know that hermit crabs play a kind of musical chairs on the beach, swapping the shells on their backs? Or that an oyster cleans up about 200 litres of water a day? With his naturalist’s mind, photographer’s eye and stunning photos, Yuvan Aves zooms onto the sands or pans out to the ocean to give us little details as well as the larger picture of India’s coastline. Walking with Kadalamma and her fisherman grandfather, the seashore becomes a dynamic space, teeming with life. Fascinating snippets underline how beaches maintain a crucial land-sea balance. Quick alerts point to dangers of climate change and why we need to care for our coast.
BULBULI'S BAMBOO
- Author Name:
Mita Bordoloi
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- Description: Bulbuli lives in a bamboo house in a bamboo grove, and is busy in her little bamboo world from the time she wakes up to the time she goes to sleep. Just following Bulbuli around, this story told in a rhythmic, cumulative style spotlights bamboo to make a simple green statement. Words and pictures communicate a very real sense of the versatility of bamboo and its importance as a key resource for sustainable living.
Uma Versus Upma
- Author Name:
Meera Ganapathi
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- Description: Awaited
Kya Goondi Ghar Aayega?
- Author Name:
Adithi Rao
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- Description: Muthu’s constant companion is a rooster called Goondi. But her grandfather tells her not to get too attached to Goondi, since he belongs to Selvi Paati. And the village head wants to buy him for his son’s wedding feast… Muthu can’t bear the thought! So, she makes her move and Thatha makes his, in this tender story about what a dear friend is worth. Pictures add richness and depth to this layered narrative set in an Irula fishing village in Tamil Nadu. Their varying tones and textures capture the setting, the people and the moments.
Dungi Dance
- Author Name:
Bhavna Jain Bhuta
- Book Type:
- Description: Dhum Dhum Dhum… dhup dhup dhup… Dungi dances to a dhinchak beat in this foot-tapping story that will make young readers move and groove, clap and tap! Big sheep, small sheep, bored sheep, happy sheep… eye-catching visuals bring to life the dance and drama in a woolly world.
Travelling Seeds
- Author Name:
Lavanya Karthik
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- Description: Flyer, floater, trickster, hitchhiker! Did you know that seeds can take on the most amazing roles in their quest to keep their species alive? Read on to explore the different ways seeds travel, and also meet the animals that help them on these journeys. Longlisted for WWF Greenlitfest Honour Book Award 2021
Kavya Nirnayam
- Author Name:
Ramesh Bijlani
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- Description: Book Awating Description
Snoring Shanmugam
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Shanmugam the gentle lion does three things in a day. He eats, he sleeps, and he snores — khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... khorhrhrh..... phshhew..... One day, a tawny, brawny, nasty new lion comes to take over the jungle. The animals are afraid. They go to their king, Shanmugam — but he is, of course, sleeping! The roary-snory second story in the ever popular series about Bahadur the baby elephant!
Shnehagramada Samsattu
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Vishaka George +1
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- Description: Vishaka George follows the story of an HIV positive child at a special school which admits only HIV positive children. The child aims for the highest position in the student parliament. The book also gives lessons on civics. Prasad Naik is the is the translator of the story.It is based on the article titled ‘Krishnagiri’s house of uncommons’.
Laddoo Code - Kannada
- Author Name:
Saksham Arora +1
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- Description: Rahul and Ritvik's friends always eat up their snacks. Until one day, they devise a secret code to protect their food. They were written by Saksham Arora, Illustrated by Saksham Arora and Kannada translated by T.G.Srinidhi. CISCO has supported the development of this book.
Koliyashtu Khushiyaagi
- Author Name:
Reena I puri +2
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- Description: Ma-Cluck and K-Chick have come to Earth to see the wonderful life that hens lead here. When Ra Ra Rooster takes them to the place of Absolute Happiness, the group realises that it isn’t as happy as they first thought.Written by Reena I. Puri, Illustrated by Aratrika Choudhury and Kannada translation By Hema Khurshapur.The development of this book has been supported by Humane Society International in collaboration with Humane Society International India.Library of Congress Literacy Award winner-2020, special response award.
