Books That Speak

Arzu loves the beach and is determined to restore it. But this is a big problem to solve! With the help of her friends and a little bit of maths, Arzu finds that all problems have their solutions. Original story The Big Beach Clean-Up by Pratham Books , Written by Chandini Chhabra , Illustrated by Asha Susan Alex , Translated by Pooja Bahanwal Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That S...

Asha is too small to do many things. But she is big enough to do some things. A story about how you are never too small to have big ideas. Original story Asha's Voice by Pratham Books , Written by Mathangi Subramanian , Illustrated by Saheb Ram Tudu , Translated by Rupali Bhave Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: आशाचा आव...

Do you like cars, and dinosaurs, and reading about them? Do you have questions and ideas? Do you like to be read to? Or do you like to read alone in a quiet corner? Come in, welcome to our library! Published by Pratham Books , Written by Raviraj Shetty , Illustrated by Deepa Balsavar Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: Ou...

Do you like cars, and dinosaurs, and reading about them? Do you have questions and ideas? Do you like to be read to? Or do you like to read alone in a quiet corner? Come in, welcome to our library! Original story Our Library by Pratham Books , Written by Raviraj Shetty , Illustrated by Deepa Balsavar , Translated by Suman Bajpai Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visitin...

Tessamma’s beloved buffalo is missing! No one knows what happened to her but constable Jincy is determined to find out. She goes all over the village, questioning people and looking for clues. Will Jincy be able to find Beauty the buffalo? The game is afoot in this mystery about a music-loving buffalo. Original story Beauty Is Missing by Pratham Books , Written and Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan , T...

It is Kanchi’s birthday and she can’t go out to her favourite restaurant. Knowing that baingan bharta is all she has to look forward to, she is really upset. But her neighbours in Sunrise Society know that the best way to turn things around is with a feast! Original story The Birthday Menu by Pratham Books , Written by Meenu Thoma s, Illustrated by Aakanksha Mittra , Translated by Siddharth Kelkar...

It is Kanchi’s birthday and she can’t go out to her favourite restaurant. Knowing that baingan bharta is all she has to look forward to, she is really upset. But her neighbours in Sunrise Society know that the best way to turn things around is with a feast! Original story The Birthday Menu by Pratham Books , Written by Meenu Thoma s, Illustrated by Aakanksha Mittra , Translated by Nagraj Rao Narra...

Childhood, hot summers and the narrow lanes of Jodhpur are uniquely connected to mouth-watering kulfi! How many kulfis should Bhanwari buy? Original story मुफ्त की कुल्फी by Pratham Books Written by Alankrita Amaya Illustrated by Alankrita Amaya Translated by Sherein Bansal Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/111783-a-kulfi-for-free Story...

Bani can float in her sleep and reach the most amazing amusing places. Would you like to float along? Original story Bani by Pratham Books Written by Herminder Ohri Illustrated by Taposhi Ghoshal Translated by Ritu Singh Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/426-baani Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/3ZP1f_x1zFg You can support Books...

What is the real treasure that the parents can pass on to their children? Money, materialistic things or something else? Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video: https://youtu.be/4e-g31WAvVg Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast:...

Road is speaking with us, narrating about itself..  Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/u_H_vWZDTcw Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak...

Diya’s fascinated by motorbikes. She can’t wait to turn sixteen and ride one. Especially after Diya finds out that her aunt is a biker! A story about identity and the freedom to choose. Original story I Want to Ride a Motorbike by Aarthi Parthasarathy . Translated by Sandhya Illustrated by Rai Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source : https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/126479-m...

Today is World Water Day ! Water is so important for every living being's survival. Each drop of water counts. Beautiful poem written by Sunanda Bhavsar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Poem's Video :  https://youtu.be/7E3bwKKUUxs Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. You can support Books That Speak by visiting support.booksthatsp...

We should have food just enough to satisfy our hunger and should not have excess. And definitely not to waste it. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune for this article. Story's Video:   https://youtu.be/YJokFQh3RXU You can support Books That Speak by visiting support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the...

School started after the holidays. Her friends were amazed to see the rainbow-colored books in Bhanwari's backpack. How she says to them- "Ah, this is the magic of the Pimple tree and the uncle with the peanuts!" Oh no! What exactly is this magic? Original story रंग बिरंगी किताब by Alankrita Amaya Translated by Sangeeta Barve Illustrated by Alankrita Amaya Published By Pratham Books Narrated by As...

Understanding the problem and finding its subsequent solution is important and not only carrying higher responsibility position.   Story written by Sudha Sharma   Narrated by Asawari Doshi   Story's Video : https://youtu.be/-syw7Qje79E Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune.   You can support Books That Speak by...

Kadogoo is not the best student in his class, but he knows that he can do better. What will Kadogoo do to become the student he knows he can be?   Original story Kadogoo Afanya Mabadiliko by Godfrey Mishomari  Translated by Magdalena Cooper  Illustrated by Ayoub Makotha   Published By Room to Read  Narrated by Asawari Doshi   Source of the story: https://literacycloud...

Inspite of poverty at home, Shekh Muhammed and his ailing sister Zubaida have not forgotten, the basic but very important human values, like humanity, honesty, hardworking, empathy. Beautiful story written by Sudha Murty Translated into Marathi by Leena Sohoni Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story'...

Neem! A tree with high medicinal values, having very useful features, it is an important part of our life.  A beautiful poem written by Lata Pant Narrated by Asawari Doshi Image courtesy : unsplash.com   Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video:  https://youtu.be/Wamq5ZtUDWc Listen to the podcast: iTunes...

Are the knowledge and power, the true indicators of a good son? Or serving others and being responsible ? Story written by Shrikrishna Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video: https://youtu.be/ly8Cyoy8sT8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube....

Peturam is fasting today. He won't eat much! Really?? Written by Dr. Trilokinath Brajwal Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video: https://youtu.be/ty4V7AuxUwE Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak  Twitter: https://twit...

Vasant and Meera - the children of Sugarcane Harvest farmers - are very much interested in learning, but unable to go to school and obtain education.  Written by Dattatray Virkar Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video: https://youtu.be/7GLG-2nJbCQ Listen to the podca...

Aged family members are supposed to be respected and well-treated. They deserve the due respect. Story written by Pawan Chouhan Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video:  https://youtu.be/qch7tSNfl_I Listen to the podcast : iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos : YouTube:...

Your dreams can be, not only for satisfying your own needs, but also for serving other and make them happy. Written by Ashok Kotwal.  Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/TJbyUj7Q3oM Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos...

Uncle Madhav is a symbolic personality, which can be found in everyone's home. It is a funny, family story. Uncle Madhav does some household task, but by taking the help from each family member! This creates a lot of funny moments. His task is actually a 10 min task, but it takes 3-4 hours to complete it. Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculu...