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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.
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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.
Book Details
Mad Mango
- Author Name:
A.N. Pednekar
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- Description: A humorous story about a mango tree who is bored standing rooted in one place and wants to see the world and seek adventure. Illustrations by Manjula Padmanabhan.
Jungle Ke Beech Train Khadi Thi
- Author Name:
Manoj Kumar Jha +1
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- Description: This rhyme collection by Manoj Kumar Jha is fun to read and recite. Language is as transparent as sugar. Read it twice and you would learn it. Notice the beauty of his expression. रात की पीठ पर बैठ कर चंदा निकला सैर पर जुगनू कितना चमक रहे हैं अँधियारे को घेर कर His poems have the flavour of folk literature, like in this case: खेत मालिक का है और न परधान का... Nilesh Gehlot has beautifully illustrated these lullaby-like poems. His lines are subtle and accommodating.
Gedde Bitte
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Nivedha Ganesh +1
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- Description: It traces the story of a disabled swimmer who represents India in the Paralympics. The 13-year-old has no formal training and only practises in her village pond. Nivedha Ganesh, the author of the book, spins an inspiring story. Santhosh Tamraparni translates it. It is based on the article ‘From Cotton Fields to the Paralympics’.
Enduku-Enduku Ammaayi
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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
Udan Choo
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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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!
Mannu and the Jamun Thief
- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Description: Mannu the monkey has been waiting for this day – when the purply-shurply jamun are pulpy-shulpy ripe. But why isn’t there a single berry on or around the tree? Who could have eaten up all the jamun? Mannu swings into action to hunt for the jamun thief and… yes, someone’s trunk is definitely looking purple! The sixth juicy-shoocy story in the popular Baby Bahadur series comes with stunning visuals and fun with words and sounds.
Who Wants Green Fingers Anyway
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Amma’s plants are the best in the world, or so she thinks. Mud flies, pots break when a challenge is thrown. Appa’s attempt to prove his point leads to well…complete unrest. What will it take to restore the peace? Find out, as a little girl shares her funny family saga, which is also an eco-tale! “This book is the best and most fun way to educate children about the varied facets of our amazing capital.” For age 8+
Love Like That
- Author Name:
Richa Jha
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- Description: Little Kroo and Mamma Hop travel to different natural habitats around the world where Kroo is fascinated by new ways of parent-young one bonding. But why doesn't his Mamma love him like that? What will get him to believe what she always says - that she may not love him like that, but she loves him the most in this world? In this simple, elegantly told story, Richa Jha touches upon the one existential doubt every child's mind faces at one point or another. The gentle pace of the book is in sharp contrast to the sheer scale of globe-trotting that the Mamma-baby duo are engaged in. Lyrical prose, a lilting assuring refrain, and adorable animals make this book a perfect bedtime read. Gautam Benegal brings to life the landscapes with his magic brush strokes, each transporting the reader thousands of miles away to the real world of animals in their beautiful habitats.
All About Beaks
- Author Name:
Rohan Dahotre
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- Description: Birds have beaks of all kinds, and they use them in many different ways. Dip in.
Ek Choti Ladki Jo Badi Nahi Hona Chahti Thi
- Author Name:
Catherine Groenewald +1
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- Description: Little Ayanda loves her father with all her heart. One day he goes away, and doesnít return. She is so sad that she decides she doesnít want to grow up. So she stays small for a long time, even when her friends tease her. One day her mother gets sick and she changes her mind. She grows bigger so that she can help her family. But when trouble strikes her village, is she big and brave enough to save everyone? A wonderful fantasy that will make one nostalgic for the magic of childhood.
Finding Tree
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: "What would you do if you lost your friend? How far would you travel to find your friend? Journey with Nachi as she travels with Parrot beyond the far reaches of this world and our imagination to find her friend, Tree, and meets many magical, mystical and mythical beings along the way. Stand with her as she comes face to face with Emmeraja, the God of Death. Be with her as she finds some answers and returns to her Pattikutti, her world, the sea and a surprise. Geeta Dharmarajan weaves a magical tale about love and loss, while Rajiv Eipeís illustrations carry you off into marvellous worlds to unravel lifeís greatest secrets!" Unravel the swirling magic in I am Najar-Am-Radh, charmingly written and wondrously illustrated. A truly captivating story! For Age 13+
Tumi Ki Paro?
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: তুমি কি তোমার পায়ের আঙুল দিয়ে স্বাদ নিতে পারো? নাকি কান দিয়ে দেখতে পাও? অথবা, অন্তত, তোমার চুল দিয়ে গন্ধ নিতে পারো? না? আচ্ছা, তোমার চারপাশে এমন কিছু প্রাণী আছে যারা পারে! প্রাণীরা কীভাবে 'স্বাভাবিক' কাজ করে তা আবিষ্কার করার জন্য এক অদ্ভুত জগতে উঁকি দাও। আর ছবিগুলোর মজার অংশগুলো দেখো।
M S Subbulakshmi
- Author Name:
Shivendra Kumar Singh
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- Description: Kids' books about Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi, aka M.S. Subbulakshami, who was an Indian Carnatic singer. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour and also the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award in 1974
How To Weigh An Elephant
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Where has everybody gone? Oh! They are busy finding out the weight of King’s favourite elephant! Wondering how this will be done? Join Leelavati as she solves this math mystery for you! “Everything about this book is just right — The layout, the font size, the appropriate use of language and of course the illustrations.” — Young India Books “Filled with paper-craft illustrations, this book is very colourful and is full of problem-solving concepts.” — RobinAge For age 6+
Dubkikku Oru Veedu
- Author Name:
Priya Narayanan
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- Description: Yasmin’s home is a tin box, burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But Dubki, her stray dog friend, has no home at all. How unfair! So Yasmin decides to build one for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build for others. A heart-tugging story on a child’s idea of home, centred round a family of migrant workers who construct big houses while living in hovels themselves, displaced and longing for their own home far away. Told in the voice of little Yasmin, it speaks straight to the child reader. Illustrations evoke a gentle glow of joy and hope.
The Sweet Shop Wars
- Author Name:
Chatura Rao
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- Description: Best Sweets has opened next to Firoza’s dadu’s sweet shop and is taking away all the customers. How can Firoza make her dadu’s shop better than Best? 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.
This and That
- Author Name:
Radha HS +1
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- Description: Details awaited
The Ghost who played tennis and other stories
- Author Name:
Santhini Govindan
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- Description: It is a matter of concern when a bottle of liquor, some leftover food and other trash items are found strewn on the floor of a temple..... It is a matter of concern when an old unused room that has long lain silent reverberates with the sound of tennis balls giving a creepy feeling..... It is a matter of concern when friends on a midnight adventure get caught in a storm and the so-called Tag Along hastens to brave strong currents just so he can reach out for help... It is a matter of concern when the explosion of Diwali crackers outside drowns the explosion of emotions within, making the deafening silence inside scream for attention... These are just glimpses of a few realistic stories in this collection. There are more, each dealing with and overcoming some conflict or another as they race towards a conclusion. A compendium of 15 short stories for the 9-12 age group written by multiple writers and illustrated by Ankur Mitra.
Hazaroon Arboon Aur Kharbon Billiyaan
- Author Name:
Wanda +1
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- Description: Once there was an old woman and an old man who wanted to adopt a cat. But when the old man steps out to find the perfect cat, he stumbles upon a sweet surprise that could change their lives forever. Katha brings you Millions of Cats, a 90 year-old, award-winning story from American literature. Wrapped in the Indian flavours of delightful illustrations, this little bundle of magic will take you for a ride to places far and wide.
Muffin:My Companion
- Author Name:
Yathesht Pratiraj +1
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- Description: A friend, a companion and also a hero who saves banks from being robbed, Muffin, the dog, has done it all. This is a story of an enthusiastic Labrador Retriever and its not-so-enthusiastic owner, as they embark on a journey of bonding and adventures. This novella takes the readers along on Muffin's journey as he captures the hearts of everyone around, makes new friends and experiences his firsts. The story comes as a light entertainer for young readers and also provides information for people planning to adopt a puppy into their homes and lives for the first time.
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