Cyrus the Whyrus
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Cyrus has a lot of Whys! They buzz like bees, they graze like goats. They are driving everyone crazy! The whys must be stopped. But how? 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.
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About the Book
Cyrus has a lot of Whys! They buzz like bees, they graze like goats. They are driving everyone crazy! The whys must be stopped. But how?
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.
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Stories from RAJATARANGINI
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Devika Rangachari
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- Description: Rajatarangini means ?River of Kings’. The stories were written in verse by Kalhana, a famous eleventh-century historian-poet. The stories in this collection cover Kashmir’s rich culture, traditions and beliefs.Character of epics,such as Sri Krishna, Brahma,Vishnu,Shiva and many others find a place in the events. Author:Devika Rangachari , Illustrations:Ajanta Guhathakurta This is collection of tales from Kashmir.
Dubkikku Oru Veedu
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Priya Narayanan
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- Description: Yasmin’s home is a tin box, burning hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. But Dubki, her stray dog friend, has no home at all. How unfair! So Yasmin decides to build one for Dubki, just like she has seen her Ammi and Abbu build for others. A heart-tugging story on a child’s idea of home, centred round a family of migrant workers who construct big houses while living in hovels themselves, displaced and longing for their own home far away. Told in the voice of little Yasmin, it speaks straight to the child reader. Illustrations evoke a gentle glow of joy and hope.
They Found A Way
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Neera Kashyap
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- Description: Three stories about three young people who, despite the odds let nothing come in the way of achieving their goals.Illustrated by Shashi Shetye.
Thakitta Tharikitta Pandum Chanduvum
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Jacob Samson Muttada
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- Description: Thom! It lands on Kuttan’s toes. Dheem! He kicks and up it goes. The pages of this book resound with the rhythm of dance as Abu's big red ball bounces in tune with the delightful illustrations. CBSE recommended
Puchku Seeks a Song
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Deepanjana Pal
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- Description: Puchku is off on a new adventure. The Brilliant Plans Department by Boltu, Puchku and Dodla (BPD)2 is on a mission to find a song for a baby bird. But there are too many songs to choose from.
BR Ambedkar: The Boy Who Asked Why
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Sowmya Rajendran
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- Description: Why do I have to sit separately in a corner of the classroom? Why can't I drink water from the tap like other children? Why do the teachers never touch my books? The ‘whys' shout louder in little Bhim's head as he grows up, trailed constantly by the monster of untouchability. They catapult him into a lifetime of struggle for equality. And they shape the remarkable ideas that are the cornerstone of the Indian Constitution, which he drafted as India's first Law Minister. With quirky imaginative visuals, this is the story of an extraordinary icon who will inspire children to ask their own whys.
Tsomo Aar Momo
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Niveditha Subramaniam
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- Description: Little Tsomo eats a big, steaming hot momo. And then? A mouthwatering story in which the flavour-filled savoury comes appetisingly alive! Watercolour pencil illustrations softened with subtle brushstrokes conjure up scenes sure to tickle the taste buds, satisfy hunger pangs and stir up a song.
Magarmachcho Ka Basera
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Jasbir Bhullar +1
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- Description: जसबीर भुल्लर एक प्रसिद्ध पंजाबी लेखक और कुशल कहानीकार हैं। यह उपन्यास दो मगरमच्छों के बारे में है। वे दोनों एक नदी में रहते हैं जिसमें विनाशकारी बाढ़ आई थी जिसने उन्हें अलग कर दिया था। नदी ही उनके लिए सबकुछ थी. इसका पानी उनकी नाव थी, जो उन्हें कहीं भी ले जाने के लिए हमेशा तैयार रहती थी। इससे उन्हें वह भोजन मिला जो उन्हें पसंद था। यदि वह पानी में अपनी पूँछ हिलाती तो अद्भुत ध्वनि उत्पन्न होती। बाढ़ के बाद मगरमच्छ ज़मीन पर आ गए। इस विपरीत परिस्थिति ने उन्हें व्यथित कर दिया था...यह आश्चर्यजनक है कि तथ्य और कल्पना को कितनी खूबसूरती से एक साथ बुना गया है। ऐसा लगता है मानो वह उनके साथ रहा हो और यह सब देखा हो। आप इसे एक बार में ही ख़त्म कर देंगे. अतनु रॉय के चित्र आपको किराली मगरमच्छ से परिचित कराएंगे। यह आपको जंगल में ले जाएगा जहां कहानी सेट है। इस कहानी को पढ़ने के बाद आप जरूर पूछेंगे कि क्या हमारे पास जसबीर भुल्लर की कोई और किताब है।
Majhi Jameen Mi Vaachven
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Rinchin
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- Description: Mati pesters her grandmother and father for her own plot of land. When she does get it, she works hard. And then she hears that a company wants to make a coal mine in their village – the enormous black pit that will eat up all their lands, like it has in the next village… As always, Rinchin powers her questions through irresistible storytelling. The little girl’s anxiety about losing her land to “a monster machine” cuts close to the heart as it takes head-on an issue that is ravaging tribal Chhattisgarh, where this story is set, and every other place where there is ‘development’ at a cost.
8563 One Story Four Endings
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Soumitra Ranade +2
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- Description: Raghunath boards a train from Mumbai to Vajraghat and shares his compartment with a stranger. Raghunath’s curiosity is piqued when the mysterious stranger starts speaking in numbers. This original story by Soumitra Ranade and Rudradutt Ranade features three alternative endings by Sonali Arun Bhatia, Archana Rao-D’Cruz, and Mira Desai. Illustrated stylishly in pen-and-ink by Ambika Sambasivan, 8563 is a delightful mystery for all readers.
Free Mountain
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Kaveri Chatterji +1
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- Description: Long long ago, all mountains could fly. They swam through clouds and skies so high. And then came a day when Ö Find out what happens next in this story that comes alive with brilliant art. Wonderfully imaginative, ringing with music and rhythm, this book is sure to inspire every child who dreams of flying! Hereís to girl power. A book that attempts to sketch an inspiring message.
Poonchh
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Gulzar +1
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- Description: इतराती है देख गिलहरी गोल घुमा के पूँछ को पहलवान उँगली से जैसे बल देता है मूँछ को गुलज़ार की यह नज्म पशुओं की पूँछों के बारे में है। शेर अपनी पूँछ शान से ऊपर उठाकर चलता है। लंगूर, घोड़ा, बिल्ली और गिलहरी अपनी अपनी पूँछ को कैसे बरतते होंगेॽ
Do and Don't
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Radha HS +1
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- Description: Details awaited
Why, Oh Why
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Richa Bhaskar +1
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- Description: Details awaited
Goal
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Neha singh +1
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- Description: Details awaited
ROOSTER RAGA
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Natasha Sharma
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- Description: Do roosters sing ragas? This one does, but like all true artistes gets to it after a lot of struggle! Every time he opens his mouth he sings a new tune but not the kukaroo-kuroo of the other roosters. His friends skip and stretch, stamp and roll and try to teach him. Try as he might our rooster kuka-moooooos, kuka-heeen haaans, kuka-miaooows but can't kukaroo-kuroo. This cheery, foot-tapping story invites big and little readers to move and sing, clap and tap along with Priya Kuriyan's expressive characters.
The Prince and the Coral Sea
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Daisaku Ikeda
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- Description: On Okinawa island, a boy named Ray determines to use a magical gift from a mermaid to protect the island’s nature and people no matter what he has to give.
Kempi
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Anupama K Benachinamardi
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- Description: ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ ನಗರದಲ್ಲೆಲ್ಲ ತಿರುಗಾಡುವ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಆಕಳು ಇವತ್ತೊಂದು ಹೊಸ ಜಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುವುದಿದೆ. ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಜಾಮ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿ ಹಾಕಿಕೊಂಡಿತೇ? ಅಥವಾ ಕೆಂಪಿಯಿಂದ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಜಾಮ್ ಆಯಿತೇ? ಮತ್ತೆ ಕೆಂಪಿ ಏನು ಮಾಡಿತು ಆವಾಗ? ಈ ಕಥೆ ಭಾರತದ ಎಲ್ಲ ಸಣ್ಣ ಪಟ್ಟಣ ಮತ್ತು ನಗರಗಳ ಕಥೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಆಕಳಿನ ಹಾಸ್ಯ ಕಥೆಯಾದರೂ ಕಣ್ಣು ಒದ್ದೆಯಾಗುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಮನಕಲಕುವ ಕಥೆ.
ISMAT'S EID
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Fawzia Gilani Williams
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- Description: Ismat the shoemaker decides to buy his family special gifts for Eid. He is persuaded by the shopkeeper to buy a pair of trousers for himself. However, there is only one last pair and it's too long. But long trousers can always be shortened, can't they? Eid arrives, and with it comes a shock and a surprise. This crisp adaptation of a delightful Turkish tale has been affectionately told and illustrated, replete with cultural resonances.
Pandrah
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Ambai
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- Description: Adolescence comes tumbling with umpteen doubts and questions, finding the answers to which pose many a profound dilemma. A gently funny coming-of-age story.
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