The morning after the storm, Junglee, the Pardhi girl, wonders where her family is.
Alone but unafraid, she is a child of the forest and knows she will survive . . . at least until her family finds her.
The morning after the storm, Raunaq, the tiger cub, wonders where his mother is.
Alone and afraid, his instincts are nothing without his mother’s training. He knows he must find help . . . or he will be lost forever.
When fate brings Junglee and Raunaq together, the two foundlings become each other’s family. As they face the world’s challenges, they form a bond that transcends human imagination.
Told as two sides of the same story, Junglee’s in words and Raunaq’s in pictures, this beautiful tale inspires peace and understanding by overcoming fear and mistrust with love.
Celebrate friendship in all its forms!
The Sweet Shop Wars by Chatura Rao
Illustrations by Rajiv Eipe
Best Sweets has opened next to Firoza’s dadu’s sweet shop and is taking away all the customers. How can Firoza make her dadu’s shop better than Best?
Shoo, Crow by Kavitha Punniyamurthi
Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan
The crows of Rajipuram are eating up all the corn in the fields. Can Velu and Akif find a way to shoo them away?
The Big Bad Fight by Yamini Vijayan
Illustrations by Kruttika Susarla
Best friends Anna and Kichu are collectors of incredible things. But one day, they have a nasty fight. Will things ever be the same again?
Boy, Bear by Adithi Rao
Illustrations by Aaryama Somayaji
Baba is gone. Now Boy and Bear must get by on the streets of Mumbai. Can friendship save 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.
‘Rewires how we think of nation-building’
Charles Assisi, technology columnist at Hindustan Times
From factories to farms, battlefields to boardrooms, clinics to classrooms—in the years since Independence, modern technology has swept through all corners of Indian life.
But back in 1947, this seemed impossible. Low literacy, poverty and lack of expertise meant that newly independent India was unable to afford the mighty technologies of World War II that were reshaping the globe. Yet, a determined team of far-sighted policymakers and scientists dared to make the impossible possible.
Today, India is home to leading software companies and a world-renowned space programme. For many Indians, modern technology has become part of daily life.
Uncoded: A Technological History of Independent India is a story of one of the greatest technological transformations in the modern world. Blending a unique narrative with illustrations, trivia, anecdotes and an informative timeline, it explores how a nation used science and technology to rebuild itself and reimagine its destiny against all odds.
USPs
- A one-of-a-kind and first book for teens on the fascinating evolution of technology in India.
- Packed with memes, pop-culture references, and interactive elements that teens love, this isn’t an average history book but a lucid and relatable book for contemporary readers.
- Perfect for aspiring engineers, gamers, app developers and science enthusiasts.
- Get insider stories on how major tech revolutions happened—told through a mix of storytelling, illustrations and cool facts.
- Explores how homegrown innovations are putting India on the global tech map.
- Aligns with STEM and social studies curricula. Perfect for school reading lists and supplementary reading.
- Includes infographics, timelines, and quick explainer sections.
- Part of a history series on Independent India written for young readers, following 2 acclaimed titles: After Midnight: A History of Independent India (2022) and Unearthed: An Environmental History of Independent India (2020).
Anil loves karate, his friends and the solar power project he has been championing in his community. He doesn’t love having to speak up—as his karate sensei says, best fight, no fight. Still, Anil wishes his classmate Mohan would stop picking on him.
Then Anil learns where the city is planning to build a new solar panel factory. More sustainable energy is good news—but this factory will threaten the mangrove forests that have protected the coast for centuries, and spoil the lives of the fisherfolk. Staying quiet isn’t an option anymore . . .
A project in school makes Anil start asking questions about the factory. With help from his friends Yasmin and Reeni, and family and the community, can Anil help the city find a solution that works for everyone? And just how loudly will he have to speak up?
More than four centuries ago in India, a Muslim woman ruled a magnificent empire: Nur Jahan, whose name means ‘light of the world’. Nur led troops into battle atop an elephant, hunted tigers, designed public buildings, and issued coinage and royal decrees in her own name.
In a world dominated by men, her astute handling of court politics and affairs of state propelled her to the position of co-sovereign of the vast Mughal Empire—and made her mighty enemies, who would plot to bring about her downfall.
Tiger Slayer combines the gifts of historian Ruby Lal and artist Molly Crabapple to uncover the vibrant and diverse culture of Mughal India and tell the compelling story of a daring, brilliant woman who achieved unequalled power and fame.
‘Historian Lal demonstrates exemplary historical methodology throughout as she traces the life of Nur Jahan … Crabapple’s full-colour illustrations transform the pages into windows onto Mughal India’s opulent world … a product of Lal’s extensive research for her adult biography, lending additional credibility to an already well-documented narrative that successfully combines scholarly rigor with engaging storytelling. Sets a new standard for works celebrating overlooked historical figures’ –Kirkus
‘Nur would say: Ruby Lal is a fountain of light, Molly Crabapple the prism of the age’ –Irwin Allan Sealy
‘Adulatory, deeply satisfying, well documented, and filled with strikingly gorgeous illustrations, this is a fitting tribute for an empress’ –Kathleen McBroom ― BOOKLIST Advance Review
‘Sometimes when creative souls come together for a project and pour their passion into it, the end result is a product that is utterly perfect. This is one of those rare gems’ –Jaya Bhattacharji Rose, Ace Literary Consulting
‘Celebrated historian Ruby Lal and award-winning illustrator Molly Crabapple put the spotlight on the awe-inspiring true story of empress Nur Jahan, the only woman to ever rule the Mughal Empire. With Tiger Slayer, get on board an immersive journey through Nur Jahan’s world, full of ancient rivers and rose gardens, whispered poems and fearless power plays’ –Farah Khatoon, T2 Goodlife
October 1947
Unwilling to join India or Pakistan, the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir wants his kingdom to remain independent. But then a wave of attacks from the northwest frontier, supported by Pakistan, ravages city after city . . .
As friends leave the town in panic, and fear grips every neighbourhood, it is a time of reckoning for Zooni, as for the other people of Baramulla—with whom should their loyalties lay?
A ragtag bunch of youngsters, including Zooni’s brave cousin Maqbool Sherwani, promise to protect Kashmir and its people—but Zooni isn’t sure how they can fight truckloads of tribesmen bearing grenades and guns. Zooni tries to find a safe space—but will it remain safe? And the dark secret she discovers makes the dangerous world even darker . . .
The Songs of Freedom series explores the lives of children across India during the struggle for independence.
Something has scared Bapu in the bathroom. Can Diya save him?
About Hook Books
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:
- Small, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
- Bright, four-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.
बच्चों की सबसे प्रिय पत्रिकाओं में से एक है, जो मनोरंजन और शिक्षा का अनोखा संगम प्रस्तुत करती है। इसमें जानवरों पर आधारित रोचक कहानियाँ, मजेदार गतिविधियाँ और ज्ञानवर्धक लेख शामिल होते हैं। चंपक बच्चों की रचनात्मकता को बढ़ावा देता है और उनकी सोचने-समझने की क्षमता को विकसित करता है। यह पत्रिका हर आयु के बच्चों के लिए आदर्श है, जो उन्हें आनंद और शिक्षा दोनों प्रदान करती है।
He soars across India’s amazing forests, introducing young explorers to the country’s wild and wacky
animals. From lush jungles to sandy deserts, misty mountains to sparkling seas—Charred’s journey is
packed with adventure.
Along the way, you’ll meet roaring tigers, grumpy hippos and gentle whale sharks. Watch out for snakes
slithering by, and don’t forget to smile back at the grinning crocodiles!
Listen closely as Charred shares funny stories and fascinating facts about India’s incredible creatures.
From the tiniest termites to the mightiest elephants, every animal has a tale to tell. With him as your guide,
India’s wildest citizens are just a page away. So, grab your binoculars—it’s time to explore!
Chaotic Butterfingers, aka Amar Kishen, and his misadventures return in this collection of 3-in-1 comics. From travelling to Texas to solving a shoe mystery to getting into trouble and then saving the day–Butterfingers does it all!
Brand new baby shoes in a pile of garbage invite Amar and his friends to unravel the mystery of the missing baby.
A trip to Texas and Amar’s clumsiness take a rather unexpected turn to dizzying new heights!
Disaster strikes when Amar is tasked to run a marathon with his school principal leaving everyone with a case of the giggles.
So, drop everything and jump into this book . . . because where there’s Butterfingers, there’s bound to be fun, thrills and, of course, spills.
