About
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If you are hurting
Perhaps all you need
Is someone to ask you
Where does it hurt?
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: 9780143463740
Pages: 40
Avg Reading Time: 1 hrs
Age: 0-11
Country of Origin: India
How Heavy Is Air?
- Author Name:
Yasaswini Sampathkumar +1
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- Description: Balloons are colourful and light. Does the air inside them weigh anything at all, you might have wondered. Lakshmi has. So she and her classmates find out how heavy air is. Peek inside the covers to see what they learnt.
Jhupli Ka Shahad Ka Dibba
- Author Name:
Achintyarup Ray
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- Description: बाबा कहाँ हैं? वह अभी तक वापस क्यों नहीं आया? शाम होते ही झुपली बेचैन हो जाती है। उसके पिता शहद इकट्ठा करने के लिए घने जंगल में गए हैं और वह डरी हुई है। क्योंकि जंगल में बाघ हैं. क्योंकि लोग कभी-कभी अंदर चले जाते हैं और कभी बाहर नहीं आते। क्या बाबा को हर दिन ख़तरे में जाना पड़ता होगा? झुपली के पास एक विचार है - शहद के डिब्बे! मनोदशा से भरे चित्र और पाठ झुपली की निरंतर चिंता को शानदार सुंदरवन के विस्तार में बुनते हैं, एक जगह जो सुंदर होने के साथ-साथ खतरनाक भी है, एक ऐसी कहानी में जो शहद इकट्ठा करने वालों की दुर्दशा की ओर इशारा करती है।
Gajapati Kulapati-Chhabaak
- 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.
Our Teacher
- Author Name:
Sundara Ramaswamy +1
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- Description: Our Teacher tells a heartwarming tale about the timeless value of education as it brings to life the students and teachers from a small school in Tamil Nadu. This translation captures the nuances of the original award-winning classic in modern Tamil literature. This story was honoured with the Katha Chudamani Award for Literary Achievement. ““Our Teacher is an important story of academic integrity and success; a vital lesson on the commitment of a teacher in educating the students, not just teaching them. This award-winning translation carries the fragrance, flavour and felicity of the original.” — Abebooks Honoured with the Katha Chudamani Award for Literary Achievement
Gamle Main Jungle
- Author Name:
Vinod Kumar Shukla +1
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- Description: यह कविता प्रकृति के साथ हमारे सह-अस्तित्व की ताज़ा अभिव्यक्ति है। चंद्रमोहन का चित्रण रंग के सामंजस्य के साथ इस सह-अस्तित्व की कल्पना करता है।
Amma
- Author Name:
Kavita Singh Kale
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- Description: क्या तूसां इस मेले विच इक अम्मा दिखी, जिसा वल मिंजो साईं मुन्नु नी है?
My Story, My voice – Sita and Helen
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Shailee
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- Description: Sita and Helen. Two of mythology’s best-known ‘heroines’, famed for the epic wars fought over them in Lanka and Troy. There are endless accounts of how beautiful they were, what happened to them, and how their valiant husbands rescued them. But what do we really know of the women themselves? What did they think? How did they feel? Listen now to their own stories, in their own voices… Shailee imaginatively constructs their hidden sides, filling in the gaps where there was silence before. Rich, detailed illustrations augment text and theme to re-present these stories with an alternative perspective for young people of today.
My Big Book of Fun with Friends (Vol 1)
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Geeta Dharmarajan
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- Description: Introducing the Ultimate Adventure FunBook for 7-10 Year Olds! Tired of saying “I’m bored!”? Fear not! Dive into this action-packed FunBook where you, the intrepid adventurer, solve mobius strip twists, launch a colony club, and as reader-leaders, challenge yourself daily. What’s Inside? Cool mazes, thought-provoking Big Ideas, and mind-bending puzzles play hide and seek inside your brain making you a more curious, creative, critical thinker! Whether you’re a girl, a boy, or an elephant lover, there’s something for everyone! Be sure to look out for tips on how you can be a reader-leader! Why ChooseOur FunBook? Our 35 years of expertise: This book is crafted by seasoned adventurers who know what makes young minds tick. Discover India! Explore the magic of India’s diversity. Meet families like yours and those who live in completely different worlds. Katha’s storybooks aren’t just friends; they’re wonderland guides. Discover our books through this FunBook! Unlock Big Ideas! Scan the QR code inside to explore fabulous books that’ll transform you into a kind, empathetic, and resilient person. Parents and grandparents, get ready to TADAA! To Think. Ask. Discuss. Act. And Achieve a goal! Spend hours bonding with your little adventurers!
I Am Better Than You - Kannada - English - Bilingual
- Author Name:
Sigrun Srivastav
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- Description: Skillfully written and beautifully illustrated in four colours by the author herself, this story is about sibling rivalry and common gender attitudes. Who is better? The truth is they share a solid and emotional relationship.
Bana Banaya Dekha Aakash
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Vinod Kumar Shukla +1
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- Description: बना बनाया देखा आकाश बनते कहाँ दिखा आकाश बना बनाया पहाड़,जंगल तरह तरह की चिड़िया नदियाँ, समुद्र, जीव-जंतु बनते कहाँ दिखा सूरज, पत्थर, जंगल बीज, बरसात ऋतु, बसंत और रंग-बिरंगे फूल दिन, संध्या और रात बना बनाया, रहे सब यह बना रहे ख्याल।
GROWING WITH YOGA
- Author Name:
Rama Chandrasekhar +1
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- Description: A thunderbolt, a dog, a yawning lion, even a snake! Young ones can turn into all these and more in this playful, early introduction to yoga, a practice to keep body and mind healthy and happy. As one pose flows into another through lively verse and pictures, children get a feel of what their bodies can do, comfortably and joyfully. A perfect little bait to catch the yoga bug!
Dorje's Stripes
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Anshumani Ruddra +2
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- Description: A beautiful Royal Bengal tiger, Dorje, is missing his stripes. In a small Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Master Wu, a gentle-hearted monk tries to understand the secret of Dorje’s missing stripes. This story takes us to Tibet, Bengal and the heart of the Royal Bengal Tiger. for ages 7- 9 years.
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
Brahma Ki Titli
- 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!
Bioscope
- Author Name:
Shanti Devi +1
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- Description: Join Guddu as she takes you on a tour through the heartland of Mithila. Simple joys of life gain brilliant colours with Mithila painter Shanti Devi’s striking imagery. Guddu’s warm-hearted and humorous narrative will make your lips curl to bring a smile. “Minimal text and vibrant illustrations by an accomplished Madhubani artist presents a great opportunity for children to look at and discuss with a parent or a teacher, or, maybe just soak it all in themselves.” — Young India Books “A wonderful attempt by Katha to bring such folk art in prominence and to give the proficient artists the respect and fame that they so rightly deserve.” — Literary Sojourn
Gola Gola
- Author Name:
Aithihya Ashok Kumar
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- Description: Everyone wants a different-coloured gola from the mela! If only there were an easier way for Mariyu to remember all of their choices? A story that introduces the concept of Venn diagrams.
Ek Tha Pankaj
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Mithleshvar
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The Tortoiseshell Beetle
- Author Name:
Yuvan Aves
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- Description: Sudha Ma,am know that Rohith struggles inside the four walls of the school. So the two of them go for a walk by the lake. They meet a tortoiseshell beetle who,just like the boy,walks its own path.The development of this book has been supported by Henkel Anand India Private Limited.
Hanji Naji
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Swayam Prakash +1
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- Description: लेखक स्वयं प्रकाश कुछ भी कर सकते हैं. एक कहानी में, वह आपको इस तरह हंसा और रुला सकता है कि आपकी आंखें नम हो जाएंगी। सावधान, इस किताब में ऐसी कहानियाँ हैं जो आपको इतना हँसाएँगी कि आपका पेट दर्द करने लगेगा। इसका प्रभाव ग्लूकोज की तरह होता है। यह आपकी जीभ पर लगते ही घुल जाएगा और आपको हंसने पर मजबूर कर देगा. यह भी संभव है कि किस्सा आपके रक्तप्रवाह तक पहुंचे और आपके दिल को गर्म कर दे। यह आपको मास्टर कहानीकार चैपलिन की याद दिला सकता है। 30 बेमिसाल हास्य कहानियाँ.सुनी तो आपने होंगी लेकिन उन्हें इस शैली में केवल स्वयं प्रकाश ही बता सकते हैं. जो लोग लेखन शैली के मूल्य को कम आंकते हैं, उनके लिए हमारे पूर्वज ग़ालिब साहब याद दिलाते हैं कि इस दुनिया में कई अच्छे कहानीकार हैं... हांजी के बोलने के भाव, उनकी चारपाई, केश, टोपी और उनकी दाढ़ी, ठुड्डी ये सब अतनु रॉय के चित्रों में देखा जा सकता है।
The Trickster
- Author Name:
Meenakshi Bharadwaj +1
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- Description: Coyote loves playing tricks … the bigger, the better! He wants not one, but two moons in the sky, and someone to witness the wonder. Will Coyote’s clever trick work on the villagers or will they see through it? Dive into this tale of mischief and magic from the world of Native American myths.
