इससे कोई फ़र्क नहीं पड़ता कि हमारे पास कैसे अंग हैं, हमारी टाँगों के बीच ये प्राइवेट पार्ट्स अकसर हमारे मन में. . . कई भावनाएँ और सवाल पैदा करते हैं। क्या यह ठीक साइज़ का है? क्या यह बहुत बड़ा है? यह इतना काला क्यों है? और इस पर इतने बाल क्यों हैं? बच्चे कैसे पैदा होते हैं? पीरियड्स के समय दर्द क्यों होता है?
जैसा कि जॉन मेयर ने बहुत ख़ूबबसूरती से गाया है. ‘योर बॉडी इज़ ए वंडरलैंड’, लेकिन कामसूत्र की धरती पर हम अकसर यही भूल जाते हैं। शब्द जैसे वेजाइना, क्लिटोरिस, पीनिस और स्क्रोटम जैसे लोगों में उलझन और शर्मिंदगी पैदा करते हैं। शायद आप में भी, प्रिय पाठक?
हालाँकि, बॉडी सबके पास होती है? लेकिन कोई इसके बारे में बात नहीं करना चाहता। ख़ासतौर पर प्राइवेट अंगों का तो कोई नाम तक नहीं लेना चाहता। इतनी रोक-टोक शर्म के बीच, हमारे पास ऐसी कोई जगह नहीं, जहाँ अपने शरीर के बारे में हम कुछ समझ और सीख सकें। अपने शरीर के साथ हमारा रिश्ता टेक्निकलर होने के बजाय, एक बोरिंग ब्लैक एंड व्हाइट प्रोडक्ट बनकर रह जाता है।
बस, इसी जगह यह पुस्तक काम आती है—वैज्ञानिक, मज़ेदार और आसानी से समझ में आनेवाली गाइड की तरह सबकुछ बतानेवाली कि ‘अंदर क्या है’ या ‘बाहर क्या है’। आपकी चिंता चाहे जो भी हो, डॉ. क्युट्र्स आपको सब बताने के लिए हाज़िर है।
Catagory: Children
Get Hooked to Pets (Hook Books)
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.
A WhOle Lot of Petu Pumpkin (hOle Books)
Join the merry adventures of the Awesome Foursome as they try to stop their friend Petu Pumpkin from polishing off their tiffins and worse, heading towards a life of crime—and helping him lose a tooth (mainly to trade it for a football and win the big match).
The well-loved award-winning books are now in one hilarious package, with a special note by the author for this edition.
A WhOle Lot of Chumki (hOle Books)
Chumki is brave and gutsy and faces all challenges with gusto (and some self-doubt), whether it is saving a pangolin, looking out for some runaway elephants, helping her grandmother who forgets everything, or dealing with people who think she is unlucky.
These funny adventure books are now in one delightful package, with a special note by the author for this edition.
Think Big! (hOle book)
Geet is full of amazing ideas. But are her ideas enough to win at the October Bazaar when (really) she does not have the skills?
The Rose Bush
Two families. One shared garden.
And a rose bush growing right in the middle.
They played together, laughed, argued,
and made up—life was wonderful.
Until the parents had a fight. The garden was divided.
Can the children, with a little help from their pets,
bring back the peace?
A beautifully illustrated tale with a timeless message, The Rose Bush gently shows children that even when disagreements pull people apart, kindness and cooperation can bring them back together. With warmth and hope, this story helps young readers understand conflict, reconciliation, and the power of friendship, reminding us all that peace can bloom again, just like a rose.
The Impossible Pet (Silly Billy series) | Funny, easy-to-read, full colour short books | Perfect to encourage reading | Ages 7 and up
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?
Slam Dunk! (Silly Billy series) | Funny, Easy-to-Read, Full Colour Short Books | Perfect to Encourage Reading | Ages 7 and Up
Everything is perfect. Faizya and Kalpesh are smashing it at their basketball sessions—until one teeny, tiny (okay, massive, monstrous, mega) mistake. And then . . . boom! Disaster strikes!
The BFFs pull out all the stops to win over Coach Dollar, but he has a game plan of his own.
Can Faizya and Kalpesh make a comeback on the court? Or is this the final whistle for their basketball dreams?
Leaf People (Silly Billy series) | Funny, Easy-to-Read, Full Colour Short Books | Perfect to Encourage Reading | Ages 7 and Up
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?
The Magic of the Lost Earrings: A New Nooni Adventure by Sudha Murty | A Story of History, Family Bonds and Hidden Treasures | Ages 9+
When a pair of antique earrings lands in Nooni’s hands, her quiet holiday with Ajja and Ajji turns into the adventure of a lifetime. From the sacred ghats of Ujjain to the buzzing streets of Amritsar, the storied lanes of Delhi and all the way to London, Nooni follows a trail shimmering with mystery and history.
Each step brings her face to face with forgotten tales of love and loss, revealing that true treasures aren’t just beautiful—they hold memories worth keeping alive.
Told in India’s favourite storyteller’s inimitable style, The Magic of the Lost Earrings is a heart-warming tale of togetherness, courage and heritage—one that lingers
long after the last page.