It is the annual kite festival. Bhim wants to be part of it-and he is, though not quite as he expected to be.
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.
About the Author
Devashish Makhija has written the collection of short stories Forgetting, the YA novel Oonga, the children s picture books When Ali Became Bajrangbali, Why Paploo Was Perplexed, We Are The Dancing Forest, and Go Go Flamingo, two collections of poems Bewilderness and Occupying Silence, and made the movies Joram, Bhonsle, Ajji, Taandav amongst many others.
Most of him can be found at www.makhija-film.com. The rest of him, they say, is currently under construction.
Satwik Gade is a writer, comics artist, political cartoonist and award-winning children s book illustrator who believes in the power of art to build resilient and sustainable communities.
In 2023, his first full length novel The Alice Project was pub
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