Miss gave us some homework: collect an egg, keep it warm, keep it safe and watch it hatch. How could it turn out so badly? 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.

Lady Tarzan aka Jamuna Tudu put her life at stake to save forests. Her story is the story of struggle and love. Lavanya Karthik retells Lady Tarzan's story. The story asks, "Do we love something?" This question gives us hope as we can stand for someone we love. For support. Rajiv Eipe's illustrations gives sound to the story. The sounds of a healthy forest. This is the Hindi translation of the book - Lady Tarzan! Jamuna.

Before Mahasweta Devi became a writer and human rights activist, she was a girl with a love for words.

Before Salim Ali was a world-famous ornithologist, he was a boy curious about the mysteries around him. Especially the mysteries of birds.

Before Satyajit Ray became a world-famous film maker, he was a little boy who saw many things in the shadows. A delightfully illustrated short biography that will inspire young readers.

Before Teejan Bai became a world-renowned singer, she was a little girl who had to fight for her freedom to sing. A delightfully illustrated short biography that will inspire young readers.

लेडी टार्ज़न उर्फ जमुना टुडू ने जंगलों को बचाने के लिए अपनी जान दांव पर लगा दी. उनकी कहानी संघर्ष और प्रेम की कहानी है। लावण्या कार्तिक ने लेडी टार्ज़न की कहानी दोबारा सुनाई। कहानी पूछती है, "क्या हम किसी चीज़ से प्यार करते हैं?" यह प्रश्न हमें आशा देता है क्योंकि हम किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति के लिए खड़े हो सकते हैं जिससे हम प्यार करते हैं। समर्थन के लिए। राजीव ईपे के चित्र कहानी को ध्वनि प्रदान करते हैं। एक स्वस्थ जंगल की आवाज़. Age group 9-12 years

Before Shankuntala Devi was world-renowned as the human computer, she was a girl to whom numbers were her friends and playmates.

A book by Jagdish Joshi and translated by Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma.

Young Gagan is at ease being what he is: quiet, gentle, sensitive, and an animal and book lover. But his family and friends think of him as being not boy enough, and want to make him more boy-like. Gagan, however, has enough tricks up his sleeve to show the world that there are no boy-boys or unboy-boys. Just boys. And just girls. Gender stereotyping has strong under currents in the social fabric of India and in many cultures around the world. Richa Jha tackles this difficult subject with unburdened simplicity and lightness of tone. Gautam Benegal brings the characters to life with sensitivity and electrifying dynamism. His gentle and endearing water colours match the mood and pace of the story, making it an unforgettable read.

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.

This is a story about dogs and duck friendship written by Shireen Rizvi.

This collection of stories makes for interesting reading while bringing to the limelight some common household animals and their bewildering characteristics.

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

The residents of the village Ang, a small village in the Himalayan mountains in Ladakh, wake up one morning to find an unusual visitor in their midst. The villagers are angry, very angry and threaten to kill the visitor. A young lad of the village is the one who feels that the visitor must be spared. what can he possibly do? Read on to find out...

The magic Psammead is back! This time the four children, Cyril, Robert, Anthea and Jane are stuck in London for the Summer, when they come across the Psammead (or wish-giving sand-fairy), imprisoned in a pet shop. They manage to free him, and he tells them where they can get hold of a magic amulet which will bring them their hearts' desire. Unfortunately when the amulet is secured, it is incomplete. They and the Psammead must travel back into ancient history to see the part of the amulet which was lost. The children experience one breathtaking adventure after another in Babylon, Egypt, the lost city of Atlantis, Tyre... The Story of the Amulet is the third and final book in this series. The first two are: Five Children and It, and The Phoenix and the Carpet.

तुमने कभी कोई अकेली चींटी देखी है? अब देखोगे तो पहचान लोगे की यही वो चींटी है जो लाइन में चलना नहीं चाहती थी। Age group- 0-6 years

कथाकार चन्दन यादव का यह पहला संग्रह है। उनकी भाषा का चुटीलापन, दोटूकपन कहानी को अतिरिक्त आभा देता है। उनकी कहानियों में पाठ का एक न एक तलघर महसूस होता रहता है। जहाँ कहानी के भीतर एक और कहानी नींव की तरह चलती रहती है। पाठक को आवाजाही का सुख मिलता है। ये कहानियाँ हिन्दी में कहानी का एक नया रास्ता बनाती हैं। इन कहानियों को चित्रकार अमृता ने बहुत अपनेपन से बनाया है। इन कहानियों के उन्होंने खासतौर पर किरदार रचे हैं। ऊँट कहानी का ऊँट है, बिल्ली कहानी की बिल्ली है। इस तरह कहानी के सच को दुनियावी सच से बड़ा दिखाया है। एक जगह ऊँट का बयान है कि करनवीर ने चिल्ला-चिल्लाकर आसमान सिर पर उठा लिया है। इस बयान को चित्रकार ने मुहावरे की गिरवी से छुड़ाया है। चित्र में ऊँट पर बैठे बच्चे के फैले हाथ सचमुच आसमान उठाए दिखते हैं।

प्रेमचन्द द्वारा लिखित ये बाल कहानियाँ, जंगल के जानवरों को केंद्र में रखकर लिखी गई है, इस पुस्तक में साहित्य सम्राट प्रेमचंद की उन बेहतरीन कहानियों का संकलन चित्रों के माध्यम से प्रकाशित किया गया जो मानव-मन को गहराई तक झकझोर देती हैं। कहानियाँ न सिर्फ बच्चों को पसंद आएगी बल्कि उनके बाल मन को बहुत कुछ सिखा जाऐंगी।

Ammachi can’t find her glasses one morning and everything goes topsy-turvy! Page after page spills with drama, humour, detail and local flavour as Priya Kuriyan spins a hilarious tale about a crazy day with unforgettable Ammachi — “the archetypal grandmother from memories of my own childhood in Kerala,” as Priya says. The celebrated illustrator is at her best in her first wordless picture book.