The crows of Rajipuram are eating up all the corn in the fields. Can Velu and Akif find a way to shoo them away?
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: 9780143452362
Pages: 40
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
The Tallest Tale
- Author Name:
Anushka Ravishankar +1
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- Description: Sometimes, people tell tall tales just for fun… Bundal was one such person. He spent his whole day telling tall tales – until one day, someone told a taller tale than him. Can you guess what this tall tale was? Anushka Ravishankar’s funny tale about a tall tale is colourfully illustrated by Chetan Sharma.
Gajapati Kulapati-Dhobukkadeer!
- Author Name:
Ashok Rajagopalan
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- Description: After his big-big sneeze, Gajapati Kulapati is back with a SPLASH! Like the very popular first book, sounds, rhythm, and repetition make this too a perfect read aloud for little ones.
Barefoot Husain
- Author Name:
Anjali Raghbeer
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- Description: When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life
Hallo
- Author Name:
Bageshree S
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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 world of books.
Brahma's Butterfly
- 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!
A Rock, A Dog
- Author Name:
Sanjana Kapur
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- Description: Avi loves pretend-play. Join in as Avi turns into a rock, a koel and many other things in this book about noticing and recognising patterns.
ZAKIR AND HIS TABLA - DHA DHIN NA
- Author Name:
Sandhya Rao
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- Description: The very first words Zakir hears from his famous father, Allarakha, are bols — rhythms played out on tablas! From then on, bols sing and dance in his head, on Amma’s cheeks, on the pots and pans in the kitchen… Sandhya Rao follows these beats, stringing together little vignettes from his life. From a childhood around music to the highs of a performer who took the tabla to the world, this joyous story introduces children to a musical genius, whose busy fingers and flying curls make him the inimitable Zakir Hussain. Illustrator Priya Kuriyan’s fingers add their own magic.
Asha the Auto-Driver
- Author Name:
Aruna Shekar
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- Description: Asha’s first trip in her colourful auto every morning is to the flower market, where she buys a big bag of jasmine buds. Follow her through the week and through the city, as she picks up and drops off passengers at the railway station, the beach, the cricket stadium… stringing and selling jasmine all the way. Vibrant pictures liven up the route and offer snapshots of a city – Chennai!
Orbit- Noise Pollution
- Author Name:
Rajnish Sharma
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- Description: DESCRIPTION AWAITED
DANGEROUS FROTH
- Author Name:
Kay S
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- Description: Ananya Patel has had a passion for make-up since her kindergarten days. Now, at the age of thirteen, she carries her beloved cosmetics with her all the way from Wembley in the UK to Uttarakhand in India as she switches schools. Despite dealing with homesickness, a school bully, and an anti-social friend, Ananya discovers that she might even be kidnapped! However, she is determined to face the challenge with instinct, ingenuity, audacity, and her trusty make-up kit! Age 10+
Khidki Mein Woh Hauwwa
- Author Name:
Meghaa Gupta
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- Description: There is a BIG monster that only Montu can see, that shows up whenever he’s angry or sad, and makes him even more angry, even more sad. One day, when he hurts his leg and is stuck at home, he starts to draw. He draws the window, the tree outside and… the monster! But as he keeps drawing, the monster gets smaller and smaller. What’s happening? Pictures and text gently tell this story of a boy who learns to deal with his inner demons, illustrating how art can heal.
Birdywood Buzz
- Author Name:
Padamsee Shamim
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- Description: The great Mor Khan is coming from the city to choose actors for his new film. The birds of the jungle are in a flutter. How do they bag a role? The smart city crow steps in to help – and also settle scores with Vulture. In this zippy take on filmdom, the bird-loving author cleverly casts actual bird species and builds the story around their looks. Rich visuals and zany text combine realism with a dash of comedy and a splash of over-the-top movie magic.
Kokila Ka Mast Matka
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Tiny drops of water form vast seas, tiny grains of sand form gigantic deserts, and tiny tots and their wisdom form exciting stories. Come with us ... as we take you to meet our friends Abu, Nootan, Kokila, and Jishnu. Is there anyone like you?
Something to Chew On
- Author Name:
Sujatha Padmanabhan +4
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- Description: A book about the food of India, its histories, stories, customs and connections. 10+ years.
Dragon Tsunami-A Collection of Japanese Folktales
- Author Name:
Hema Pande
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- Description: A collection of Japanese folktales translated from the Japanese by Hema Pande and illustrations by Arup Gupta.
The Theatre of Ghosts - Wordless
- Author Name:
Pankaj Saikia
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- Description: Junali and Rimjhim are off to see Bhaona, the traditional drama on the river island of Majuli. But shadows loom everywhere! A mischievous story that celebrates this wonderful folk practice of Assam.Written and illustrated by Pankaj Saikia.The development of the book has been supported by P.A.N.I Foundation.
The Magic Raindrop
- Author Name:
Geeta Dharmarajan +1
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- Description: Wouldnít you love to read a story about something which is bigger than the Big, Bigger, Biggest that you have ever known? Come join us ... step into a wonderland of magical raindrops and unbelievable kites, told by Geeta Dharmarajan and breathtakingly illustrated by Bindia Thapar. A wonderful book that introduces children to kites and the kite festival.
Malar's Big House
- Author Name:
Thirupurasundari Sevvel
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- Description: Malar loves to build things. What will she build today.
I Want a Pet
- Author Name:
Arundhati Venkatesh
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- Description: 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.
Where I Belong Meera's Village By The Sea
- Author Name:
Nandita da Cunha +1
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- Description: “We are finished!” Aaji cried. “Finished. Their road will swallow up our village.” Young Meera loves her life. Imagine living in a village by a city and the sea. But can plucky Meera save the day when a monster building grows and threatens to destroy their Koliwada homes? Award-winning duo: Nandita da Cunha’s stirring prose and Kripa’s stunning illustrations explore belonging and community, with humour and heart, in this unforgettable story… With facts, photos and activities at the end for creative inspiration! For age 6+
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