What Could It Be? – A Tale of Tackling Troublesome Things! [Review]

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Title: What Could It Be? (Hook Book)
Written by: Bharti Singh
Illustrations by: Richa Bhembre
Published by: Duckbill (An imprint of Penguin Random House)
Type: Paperback
Length: 40 pages
Age recommendation: 5-7 years

We have all heard about the hugely popular Hook Book series with over 25 books which will tickle your funny bone. This was our very first Hook Book that we read and reviewed – and boy, we are ‘Hook’ed onto to Hook Books and Sid has already asked me to buy more of them!

‘What Could It Be?’ is another rib-tickler and is sure to have your kiddo pretty intrigued, slightly scared and very happy!

Young Diya’s Bapu sees something mysterious and terrifying in the bathroom and the book opens with an illustration of a tall looming shadow. Yelp!

Diya is curious and petrified in equal measures – could it be giggling ghosts or wicked witches. She finally discovers the slithery sinister guest. Along with her family and friends, Diya brainstorms on how to tackle the troublesome thing!

To summarise this book: ‘An Amazing Account of Adventure and Accidents’!
And yes, a masterclass by Havaldar Hook on Alliterations.

My 5 year old Siddhanth loved the book – the quirky storyline with its reptilian protagonist and the fun activity at the end of the book introducing alliterations! He added one of his own (Sweet Siddhanth likes to Sing to Samvit).

Sid also tried to read it independently. Your budding reader is sure to love trying to read the book and give the activity a shot.

Richa Bhembre’s beautiful illustrations with its liberal usage rani pink colour really enliven the story.

A 5/5 for this Hook Book- the perfect mix of laughs, jitters and adventure!

The Paper Plane Flew (review) is the other Hook Book written by this author.

There are other Hook Books published by Duckbill which are just as funny and engaging as this book is. –You can read reviews of other hook books on our website. We have reviewed Biji’s in the Kitchen! , PUPPY TROUBLE,  KITTEN TROUBLE. Other fun reads include Shoo! Crow here. Not to miss, I Want A Pet!, Cyrus the Whyrus, Passepartout, Is That You?….
Get Hooked: The Hook Book Box Set – a set of 11 Hook Books (440 pages) is also available which works out to be more economical!

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Disclaimer: Sowmya and Sid are a part of the #kbcReviewerSquad and received this book as a review copy from the publisher via kbc.