Catagory: Action & Adventure

Stories That Celebrate India is a beautifully illustrated collection that brings India’s values, festivals, and iconic figures vividly to life. Filled with modern, relatable tales, these stories inspire pride, belonging, and a sense of
responsibility towards the country.

Walk along the peaceful paths of Gandhi ji’s Sabarmati Ashram, watch children create their own school constitution, celebrate friendship during Raksha Bandhan, welcome new beginnings at Makar Sankranti, learn from the remarkable journey of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam—along with many other stories of kindness, courage, cultural celebrations and everyday moments.

A must-have for every young reader’s bookshelf, this special book blends learning with warmth, joy and the magic of storytelling.

Join Wuffy the rabbit on his hunt for magic yellow flowers, follow Ratty the mouse on his quest for a velvety tail, buzz along with Chinki the bee as she escapes a sticky sweet-shop mishap, and travel with Guppy Squirrel on a nut-finding mission through Chennai—along with many more adventures that promise to make bedtime magical.

Packed with friendship, fun, surprises and delightful illustrations, this unputdownable collection is perfect for snuggling up with a good story—and for imagining new tales of your own.

Celebrate the joy that animals bring to our lives!

Hey Diddle Diddle! by Anushka Ravishankar
Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan

A horse may be able to jump over the moon. Can a cow do it? Hey diddle diddle.

I Want a Pet by Arundhati Venkatesh
Illustrations by Reshu Singh

Jasbir has always wanted a pet, not a sibling. Then one day, a buffalo walks into his life and does not want to leave …

Puppy Trouble by Bijal Vachharajani
Illustrations by Rajiv Eipe

Amit wants a puppy. But when a pokey-bitey-chewy-peeing pup turns up, he is not sure he wants a dog any more …

Passepartout, Is That You? by Menaka Raman
Illustrations by Jemma Jose

Thatha has asked Shyam to keep an eye on Passepartout, a rescued tortoise. But now Passepartout has disappeared. Where can Shyam and Kannamma find him?

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.

Tarun wants a pet. Desperately. Especially since his best friend Joey has a brand-new puppy. But Papa says no, Mummy says no-no , and Daadi says achoo! So Tarun sets off on a pet hunt, trying to charm everything from birds to baby crocodiles—and even Aunty C.

Just when Tarun is about to give up, a fat cat brings news. Is there hope yet for the petless boy? Or just more
mosquito bites, pigeon poop and trouble?

While spending the summer vacation at their grandmother’s home in the hills, Nikoo and her younger brother Zubin spot a fantastical leaf creature and decide to get to the bottom of it.

But a mystery is hard to solve when you’re too busy quarrelling over a goat!

The plot thickens when Zubin suddenly disappears. Has the leaf creature whisked him away? And is there more to a goat than meets the eye?

Prabir plays music at every happy event in his village. But when his flute breaks, many strange and funny things start happening.

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.