GET HOOKED TO FRIENDS

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 color 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 flavors, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

A collection of stories by celebrated children’s authors and illustrators including Chatura Rao, Kavitha Punniyamurthi, Yamini Vijayan, Adithi Rao, Rajiv Eipe, Aaryama Somayaji, Kruttika Susarla and Priya Kuriyan.

Kavitha Punniyamurthi is an award-winning children's writer and editor. Her picture book When Bholu Came Back was awarded the South Asia Book Award (Highly Commended Book). When she is not having existential conversations with the crows on her terrace, Kavitha spends her time creating goofy characters and writing funny stories. Croak, Building a Building and Look Up are some of her other books for children.

Yamini Vijayan is a writer and editor based in Bengaluru. She is the author of Stage Fright, Satya, Watch Out! and Your Body is Yours. She likes long walks, long naps, and long friendships.