Jasbir has always wanted a pet, not a sibling. Then one day, a buffalo walks into his life and does not want to leave . . .
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: 9780143457596
Pages: 40
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
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.
Little Tara's Big Fire
- Author Name:
Shreeja Rao
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- Description: Stories light up a fire inside Tara. But not everyone likes her stories. The fire inside her slowly dims. Will she find her fire again?
Japanese Folktales
- Author Name:
Hema Pande
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- Description: Feel the warmth of the Land of the Rising Sun in this beautiful collection of tales. Japanese artist Keiko Tsuji's expert brush adds the final authentic touch. Written by Hema Pande Illustrated by Keiko Tsuji READING LEVEL: 04 For older children who can read with confidence.
Will Goondi Come Home?
- 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.
Chintu Haralo Mohadesh
- 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.
Aapa Ki Aapdi
- Author Name:
Gulzar +1
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- Description: 'आपा की आपड़ी पानी में जा पड़ी...' This line will encourage children to make - 'पापा की पापड़ी पानी में जा पड़ी...' यह चंचलता दर्शाती है कि कविता की शाब्दिक व्याख्या उपयोगी नहीं होगी। इसके बजाय यह हमें छंद की प्रकृति से परिचित कराता है। निरर्थक तुकबंदी हमारे देश में एक अज्ञात क्षेत्र है। सुकुमार रॉय के अद्वितीय अबोल ताबोल के अलावा, बहुत से लोगों ने इस शैली में अपना हाथ नहीं आजमाया है। गुलज़ार हिंदी के एक ऐसे कवि हैं जिनके पास इस शैली को खोजने का कौशल और रुचि है। यह एक ऐसी किताब है. यह गुलज़ार द्वारा लिखित समय पोस्ट श्रृंखला की 14 पुस्तकों में से एक है। एलन शॉ ने इस उल्लेखनीय कविता का चित्रण किया है। उनके चित्र कविता को एक मज़ेदार पृष्ठभूमि प्रदान करते हैं। age group 0-6 years
Homeland
- Author Name:
Aaniya Asrani
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- Description: A part of the series called “Portraits of Exile” containing three throught- provoking books-Homecoming, Homeland and Homebound, looks at home and its meaning for Tibetan refugees living in Bylakuppe. ” … document[s] intangible memories, interspersing them with regular sheets of paper to represent physical realities.” — The Alipore Post “This picture book [Homebound] … does the important work of telling stories that would otherwise go unheard, unnoticed.” — The Reading Caterpillar Recommended by Hindustan Times, 2020
Hallo
- Author Name:
Snehalata Datar
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- Description: Hello says the sun to the bud. Hello says the rain, the bees, the butterflies, the birds, and Thambi. Hello the flower replies showing off its lovely petals. This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line ‘I can read this book’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the word of books.
Dotted Lines
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Bhuri Bai Bhil +1
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- Description: Learn all about the Bhil tribal people of Madhya Pradesh, earth-caring artists and storytellers. Awesome art brings to life a heartwarming story of a Bhil girl as she becomes an artist, seeing her own world with new creativity.
Little Bird Learns To Fly
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Jaya Savita Aiyer +2
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- Description: Read this airy tale about a little bird who thinks she will never learn to fly.
Mera Hai Ek Ghar
- Author Name:
Claudia Legnazzi +1
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- Description: Home is where the heart is! And thatís reason enough for a little girl to travel around with her mystical, magical home. From the award-winning author-illustrator Claudia Legnazzi, a book that will stay with you!
Pedon Ki Amma
- Author Name:
Prabhat +1
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- Description: साँझ घिरे जब नींद की झपकी पेड़ों को आने लगती चुप चुप सी पेड़ों की अम्मा मन में पछताने लगती फैल-फूट कर जगह घेर कर सोते परबत बड़े बड़े मेरे दिल के टुकड़े कैसे सो पायेंगे खड़े खड़े
What shall I wear today
- Author Name:
Natasha Sharma
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- Description: Details awaited
Raater Aakaash
- Author Name:
Samina Mishra
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- Description: It’s late at night. Tipu is fast asleep when his two black puppies, Layla and Jugnoo, bound into his room. Down comes his star-filled quilt – and it becomes a cosmic playground for the three of them. Anything is possible, even flying to the moon! With illustrations that reflect the blending of reality and fantasy, this is a story about the sheer joy of imagination, and the wonder of play.
Shepati
- Author Name:
Snehalata Datar
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- Description: If Thambi had a tail, he would wag it to show he was happy, he would swish away flies, he would even swim. What else would he do? This beginner reader is part of the Thumb Thumb Books series, created around the common thumbprint and featuring Thumb Thumb Thangi and Thumb Thumb Thambi. Short sentences, bold type and vibrant visuals make entry into reading easy and exciting. At the end is a page for children to make their own thumbprint drawings – and the line ‘I can read this book’ affirms the young reader’s confident place in the word of books.
Boodabim
- Author Name:
Alankrita Amaya
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- Description: Boodabim floats in the sky, he swims in the ocean and he simply glows in stripes! Who is he? A cloud? A fish? A tiger? Boodabim can be anything he wants to be! Minimal text and rollicking illustrations make this a most endearing book for little ones.
No Ticket, Will Travel
- Author Name:
Subhi Jiwani
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- Description: I can’t buy a ticket, but I need to get on this train… Chandrasekhar waits for a job and dreams of being back home with a classmate he’s in love with. Aruna had lost a slipper, and it was her only pair. Balu wishes he could trade his jackhammer for a poetry book. Sadia and her son are sleeping beside their handmade dolls, wondering what the future holds. Anjanamma makes up a story to soothe the relentless sting of mosquitoes. Nagaraju sightlessly navigates the chaos of a train station and puts out a plea to the universe. Subuhi Jiwani traces six uncertain journeys from Andhra Pradesh to Kochi, where migrants were in search of work, survival, and belonging.
FLUTTERFLY
- Author Name:
Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Something's fluttering around! It settles on a shoulder here, on a nose there… What is it? Where did it come from? And where is it going? Follow the splash of orange to find out! Lively illustrations with a vivid pop of colour put you on the trail of a story that needs no words.
The Runaway Puppy
- Author Name:
Sarang Dev Murthy +1
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- Description: Little Puppy loved to jump and wag his tail. And he loved to lick. He licked everything he could find. Then one day, he peeped out through the open gate of the garden Ö And guess what happens next? A story that helps the child discover the joys as well as responsibilities of keeping a pet.
Ari
- Author Name:
Vaishali Shroff
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- Description: Ari may be shy, but he knows he will make a wonderful lion in the class play. But he is neither noticed nor chosen. Then, suddenly in his room a roaring, growling, prowling creature comes to life! The flat illustrative style with its strong kitschy palette gets away from usual depictions of the ‘soft, sensitive' child, and captures the energy and fun of play-acting.
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