Can you make snow in Tamil Nadu? Valarmathi thinks so!
When the district collector of Theenkulam, Tamil Nadu announces a district-wide science fair to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan 3, twelve-year-old Valarmathi dreams big. Her plan? Create snow to cool down her sweltering hometown!
With her best friend Siva, Valarmathi sets out to make actual snow and she’s convinced that her idea is bold, innovative and ribbon worthy.
But just like the early Chandrayaan missions, her experiments don’t always go as planned. In fact, they fail. Spectacularly.
Join Valar on an adventure of chasing BIG dreams, learning from epic flops, and discovering that failure might just be the coolest part of success!
Pai’s prize-winning dahlias are missing. Join Rosa as she races against time to find them.
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.
Vishnu’s chakra spins through space,
Durga’s many arms strike with grace.
From vajra, gada to trishools bright,
Divine tools wield celestial might!
Well-known mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik introduces young readers to the wonderful weapons of Hindu gods with his unique art and easy-to-read text.
ABOUT THE BOOKS:
- Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child bonding.
- Perfect way to familiarize babies with India’s rich cultural fabric.
- These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to Hindu gods and goddesses for modern kids.
- Collect all books in the series!
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK:
- AGE APPROPRIATE: Written in simple language to make reading easy for readers 3 and up
- STURDY AND DURABLE: Perfect for learning and playing for a long time
- SAFE FOR BABY: Handy format makes this safe for your baby
- PERFECTLY SIZED BOOKS: Easy and convenient for little readers to hold
- BRIGHT AND FUN PICTURES: To keep your little one interested and engaged
- A PERFECT GIFT: For every preschooler for a holistic learning experience
One train ride. Too many animals. Zero rules!
When young Ruskin boards the Lucknow Express with his grandparents, their parrot Popeye, a tiger cub named Timothy, and a peanut-loving squirrel, he has no idea what’s in store. Just as things settle down, an uninvited guest—long, slithery and very well fed—slips out of the tiffin-basket!
Animals on the Train is a laugh-out-loud tale of family, animal antics, and the chaos of travelling together. Full of charm, humour, and Ruskin Bond’s unique storytelling, it’s the perfect chapter book for young readers stepping into his magical world.
This small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring meditation exercise for adults and children to practise together.
Young readers can discover breathwork and how to bring calm to a busy mind. Beautiful original illustrations engage your child’s imagination while the simple instructions can be read out loud, helping to develop empathy skills.
Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Peaceful Mind is ideal for a calming activity before bed or to diffuse difficult situations, and is the perfect tool for introducing the little one in your life to the benefits of breathwork and the art of mindfulness.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches young readers to practise gratitude in this wonderfully illustrated board book for children.
Gratitude can change your perspective of the world, and is a state of mind that can be easily achieved. By noticing the positive aspects in life, young readers can strengthen relationships and improve your emotional and psychological wellbeing – making this a perfect topic to introduce to children from a young age. Featuring beautiful illustrations and comprehensible text, it has never been easier to start practising gratitude!
Other titles in the series include: Loving Kindness, Acts of Kindness, and Peaceful Mind.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches the concept of acts of kindness to young readers in this wonderfully illustrated board book for children.
An act of kindness can be big or small. It could be as simple as holding the door open for someone, or checking in on a friend you haven’t heard from in a while. Reducing stress and anxiety, improving self-esteem, and boosting confidence are all examples of the benefits of acts of kindness to your mental well-being. By reading Acts of Kindness with your little one, you will be teaching them the power of being kind, and the positive impact that they will bring to the world around them.
Other titles in the series include: Loving Kindness, Gratitude, and Peaceful Mind.
This small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring loving kindness meditation for adults and children to practise together.
Young readers can discover loving kindness meditation and how to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of those around them. Beautiful original illustrations engage your child’s imagination while the simple words of the meditation can be read out loud, helping to develop empathy skills.
Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Loving Kindness is ideal for a calming activity before bed or to diffuse difficult situations, and is the perfect tool for introducing the little one in your life to the benefits of meditation and the art of mindfulness.
This stunning dictionary is packed with more than 9,000 essentials English words and phrases.
Colourful illustrations bring the English language to life. Words and phrases are arranged in a wide range of themes- from farming to human body and sports- making the Children’s Visual Dictionary perfect for children who want to expand their vocabulary.
The meanings of more than 9000 words and phrases are shown in a crystal clear way in this stunning dictionary for young readers. Children aged 7+ will find it easy to understand challenging terms and build their English vocabulary.
A brilliant quiz book for clever kids – put your general knowledge to the test and boggle your family and friends with your brainpower!
Can you name the longest river in Europe? Do you know your skull from your sternum? Can you identify an archaeopteryx and an allosaurus? Can you recognise the flags of India and Italy?
You can!
Then what are you waiting for? Open the pages of General Knowledge Genius to find out what you know, and challenge yourself to learn even more!
With more than 60 topics, from across the encyclopedia, there’s something for everyone. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures – but do you know what they show? To help you, “Test Yourself” panels list what you’re looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it, there’s a fun fact with every picture to give a helpful clue.
Take on the General Knowledge Genius brain-busting challenge!
