Get Hooked: The Hook Books Box Set: Funny, Illustrated Books Set in Different Parts of India | Ages 5+

Description

The Hook Books are short, simple, and fun stories for beginning readers set in different parts of India. They have gorgeous illustrations to draw young readers in and short exercises to enhance the reading experience. Be it two friends in Kerala who have a disagreement, a little girl in Maharashtra who has to find the perfect present, a girl in Himachal who will not speak, a ghost in Jharkhand or some pesky crows in Tamil Nadu, your child will Get Hooked to reading with these splendid, funny and exciting reads!
Books included in the box set:
1. A Quiet Girl by Paro Anand
2. Moodunnit by C.G. Salamander
3. The Sweet Shop Wars by Chatura Rao
4. Who’s There? by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar
5. A Birthday Present for Aaji by Parinita Shetty
6. Kitten Trouble by Bijal Vachharajani
7. Boy, Bear by Adithi Rao
8. Homework by Lavanya Karthik
9. Shoo Crow! by Kavitha Punniyamurthi
10. Hey Diddle Diddle by Anushka Ravishakar
11. The Grand Chapati Contest by Asha Nehemiah
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 storyThemes 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.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 17 October 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143459481
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143459484
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 7 years
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 907 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 5.33 x 20.32 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 2.25 Kilograms
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 2
Best Sellers Rank: #10,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #72 in Children’s Books on Friendship #75 in Fiction about Family for Children #80 in Fiction about Friendship for Children
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