Celebrate magic in our lives, in strange and different forms!

Cyrus the Whyrus by Lavanya Karthik
Illustrations by Priya Kuriyan

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?

Who's There? by Hansda Sowendra Sekhar
Illustrations by Anupama Ajinkya Apte

The cats are mewing in panic. Strange voices are calling from the attic. Who's there??

Gawa's Bag of Good Regards by Anushka Ravishankar
Illustrations by Canato Jimo

Everyone asks,
What do you want to be?
But Gawa only knows
What he wants to do.

I Won't Wash My Hair by Aparna Kapur
Illustrations by Ogin Nayim

In Divya’s hair, you will find pencils, peanuts and paintbrushes! All because Divya refuses to wash her hair. But how long can she go on like this?

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.