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Blue (Hook Book)

Blue (Hook Book)

Story of a Boy and a Kite Festival | Ages 5+

Devashish Makhija
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It is the annual kite festival. Bhim wants to be part of it—and he is, though not quite as he expected to be.

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.

Imprint: Duckbill

Published: Jul/2026

ISBN: 9789377301767 (Paperback)

Length : 40 Pages

MRP : ₹250.00

Blue (Hook Book)

Story of a Boy and a Kite Festival | Ages 5+

Devashish Makhija

It is the annual kite festival. Bhim wants to be part of it—and he is, though not quite as he expected to be.

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.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Devashish Makhija

Devashish Makhija has written the collection of short stories Forgetting, the YA novel Oonga, the children’s picture books When Ali Became Bajrangbali, Why Paploo Was Perplexed, We Are The Dancing Forest, and Go Go Flamingo, two collections of poems Bewilderness and Occupying Silence, and made the movies Joram, Bhonsle, Ajji, Taandav amongst many others.
Most of him can be found at www.makhija-film.com. The rest of him, they say, is currently under construction.

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