Books That Speak

Did Apu’s singing cause the earth to tremble and shake? Or was it an earthquake? Find out more in this humorous and fascinating story about earthquakes. Original story  Apu's Giant Earthquake  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Sudeshna Shome Ghosh, Illustrated by  Aindri C, Translated by  Rishi Mathur Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/DZbzq6Oyl4A Source:  धमाल का भू...

Earth is home. But the wonderful world we love is altered because of the climate crisis. Children across India share their feelings about climate change and how it is impacting their immediate surroundings and lives. Interpreted by fourteen illustrators, these powerful messages are a reminder to listen to the voices of the young. Original story  We Hope: Children on Climate Change  by  Pratham Boo...

Potter (कुंभार) makes different artifacts for us. Let's enjoy the pottery variety. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/lVh4oVZc0xs Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast :  http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watc...

Nothing seemed right in the Kabini forest — the monsoon hadn’t come and the human tourists in their safari jeeps seemed to have disappeared as well. The animals of Kabini get together to begin their own safari. A fun story, from a unique perspective, about the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Original story  The Great Rifasa  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Rohini Nilekani, Illustrate...

Queen is unable to enjoy a sound sleep. What can King do now about this? Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/YMDWf2XqdcY Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast :  http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: YouT...

Read the story to know the history and detail of some special spices of India. Written by  Faiyaz Ahmed, Illustrated by  Partho Sengupta, Published By  Pratham Education Foundation Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/F4mi-cUPClY Source:  खाने की जान on Storyweaver Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Googl...

Jadav has the best job in the world: he makes forests! How does he do it? Read this book to find out! To know more about Jadav Payeng "Forest Man" : https://rain-mag.com/lessons-from-jadav-payeng-the-man-who-planted-a-forest-by-hand/ Original story  Jadav and the Tree-Place  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Vinayak Varma, Illustrated by  Vinayak Varma, Translated by  Madhu B. Joshi Narrate...

Banko discovers the beauty of coins when he sees his grandmother’s collection. Join Banko to find out the images that can be spotted on Indian coins. Original story  Once upon a Coin  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Mala Kumar, Illustrated by  Tanvi Bhat, Translated by  Atish Kulkarni Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/c16vGNh-fkg Source:  गोष्ट एका नाण्याची on Storywe...

Let's get to know about versatile Author, Illustrator, Singer Madhuri Purandare who has done a tremendous job in Children's Literature. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/Kb3_n3ulHOk Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast :  http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: YouTube:  https://www.yo...

After narrowly escaping arrows, rabbit goes in search of the King of the forest to warm him about the attacks. Will he be successful? Written by  Kavita Singh, Illustrated by  Suvidha Mistry, Published By  Room to Read Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/2n6BImnfbBo Source:  हमला हुआ है! on Storyweaver Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

A Cute story between two friends about their home.. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/e_NO9fHuwqY Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast :  http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: YouTube:  https://www.you...

Hot Saturday afternoons are curd rice time. Join Timtim, Minu and Binu at their Dadu’s house for a lunch of yummy podis and pickles. Original story  Lunch with Dadu  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Labonie Roy, Illustrated by  Labonie Roy, Translated by  Sai Keskar Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/u0hVUfnhbyk Source: दादूंचे चटकदार जेवण! on Storyweaver Listen to the...

This is the story of B. R. Ambedkar, also known as the Father of India’s Constitution. Babasaheb, as he was fondly called, was not only a visionary, an economist and a revolutionary, he was also a lifelong reader. This is the story of his love for learning and how it fuelled his journey. Original story  B. R. Ambedkar: A life in books  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Yogesh Maitreya, Illustrated by...

Funny story between a tiger and a woodcutter and not to miss a smart jackal ! Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/7Ltc8CRCITs Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast :  http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos:...

Hop aboard the spaceship called Mangalyaan. Our destination is Mars. We will fly past the Moon and journey to the other side of the Sun. Let’s go. Original story  Mangalyaan: A Journey to Mars  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Nikhil Gulati, Illustrated by  Nikhil Gulati, Translated by  Rupali Bhave Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Source:  मंगळयान - स्वारी मंगळावरी  on Storyweaver Story's Video : htt...

Every Sunday, Heena watches a group of girls playing football from her window. She wants to join them. But convincing Ammi and Abbu is not going to be easy. Will she be able to join the team? Run, kick and score goals and experience freedom like never before? Written by  Neha Singh  and  Sabah Khan, Illustrated by  Alafiya Hasan  and  pyro draws, Published By  Pratham Books Narrated by  Asawari Do...

The magic of calm and composed way of talking. Dr. Abdul Kalam's childhood memory. Illustrated by Timothy GJ Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/OfnqogAqoBU Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast : ...

Rivers are where raindrops are stored and rivers are a string of clouds. Rivers are where fish breathe and on whose banks, farms flourish. A book in verse about the many meanings of a river. Original story  नदी  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Sushil shukla, Illustrated by  Roshni Vyam, Translated by  Mrinalinee Vanarase Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Source:  नदी on Storyweaver Story's Video :  ht...

Nobody must find out that Roy is wearing his grandmother’s tinkling anklet. But keeping a secret is harder than Roy imagined and he feels weighed down by guilt. How did Roy get himself into this mess and how will he find a way out? Original story Roy's Noisy Secret by Pratham Books , Written by Yamini Vijayan , Illustrated by Anjali Kamat , Translated by Sandhya Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: र...

Say hello to wonder. Say hello to millipedes, frogs, barbets and everyone under the sun who calls Earth their home. And that includes you. Original story Hello, sun! by Pratham Books , Written by Rajiv Eipe , Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe , Translated by Jui Kulkarni Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: सूर्य आला! on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/D2bqzIZYveA Listen to the podcast: iTu...

Plants grow everywhere — on high mountains, on arid lands, and even under the sea. Explore different types of plants in this book. Written by Ritu Desai , Illustrated by Ekta Bharti , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Plants Are Everywhere on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/pM_W55RagqU Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

Mai lives in a beautiful colony she designed and built. Prema and Gopi play hide-and-seek and discover different hiding spaces. Original story The World That Mai Built by Pratham Books , Written by Nandita Jayaraj , Illustrated by Ankita Thakur , Translated by Anand Kumar Roy Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: माई की बनाई दुनिया on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/yzpI_keXzlM Liste...

Nalini is excited about going to the museum for the first time and exploring it with her friends. There are so many wonderful things to see! Read this book to find out what Nalini takes back for her little brother Ved, after a day at the museum. Original story A Day at the Museum by Pratham Books , Written by Anu Chowdhury-Sorabjee , Illustrated by Anwar Chitrakar , Translated by Varsha Gajendraga...

Ghazal loves winter and snow but when spring arrives in the valley of Kashmir, so do colour, music and the sun. A joyous celebration of everything the season of spring, Sonth, evokes. Original story Sonth Is Here by Pratham Books , Written by Ghazal Qadri , Illustrated by Ghazal Qadri , Translated by Mrinalinee Vanarase Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: सोंथ आला रे! on Storyweaver Story's Vid...

Anvi is fascinated by the space and spends her evenings glued to her new telescope. She wants to find out if aliens exist. One night, when she meets aliens on a different planet, she learns there are planets beyond our Solar System and the Milky Way. Read to find out more about these exoplanets. Written by Ananya Dasgupta , Illustrated by Mandar Mhaskar , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asa...