Books That Speak

Story written by Karanjeet Kaur. Illustrated by Bhavana Vyas Vipparthi. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Story's Video on YouTube: [https://youtu.be/p5j7DQk-u7M](https://youtu.be/p5j7DQk-u7M) A cloud of trash is hanging over Cheekoo’s head, making her the unhappiest girl in the world. Read this wond...

Title of the story "Kharu Daan Kayu?" (Real Donation). Beautiful story by Saral Spandan magazine.  Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Let's understand the real meaning of donation. What is important in donation? The quantity of the donation? Or the sincerity behind giving the donation? The video link for this story: [https://youtu.be/6s1N4tCiE0I](https://youtu.be/6s1N4tCiE0I) Our website: [http://www.book...

Original story "Creatures of Old" by Veena Prasad. Translated into Hindi by Vibha Lohani. Illustrated by Kabini Amin. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi.  Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) क्या आपने कभी यह सोचा है कि हमारा ग्रह लाखों साल पहले कैसा रहा होगा? किस तरह के जीव-जंतु हमारी पृथ्वी पर रहा करते होंगे? मानव सभ्यता की रचना से पहले...

Beautiful story written by Amrutash Misra. Illustrated by Zainab Tambawalla. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Story video: [https://youtu.be/8mmtDu5r7k8](https://youtu.be/8mmtDu5r7k8) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Storyline: Diya’s Pa has never gone to school. So she decides to teach him herself. Pa listens to her most of the ti...

Story Written by Sanjiv Jaiswal 'Sanjay'. Illustrated by Ajit Narayan. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/z_2OmCmndJ4](https://youtu.be/z_2OmCmndJ4) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Storyline: पढ़िए हाथी और खरगोश की दोस्ती की प्यारी कहानी। Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http:/...

Story Written by Asha Nehemiah. Illustrated by Aindri Chakraborty. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Story's video: [https://youtu.be/iRHwCzIXKTg](https://youtu.be/iRHwCzIXKTg) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Storyline: Valli and Ramesh live under a cloud of fear because of their father, who has a frightening temper. Will things ev...

Story about a little girl, who goes to school and also helps her mother in her daily chores - with a smiling face... (Tags: Girl, School, Work, Household, Mother, Stories) Beautiful story by Door Step School Publications. Written by Rajni Paranjpe. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak Player.fm...

शाज़िया की साइकिल में लगे चुन्नू-मुन्नू पहिये समझते थे कि वे अनोखे हैं। उन्हें नहीं पता था कि पहिये सब जगह होते हैं, मगर भले ही हमें नज़र न आएँ! Original story "A Big Day for the Little Wheels" by Shals Mahajan. Illustrated by Rae Zachariah. Translated into Hindi by Nagraj Rao. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: [https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/12739-nanhe-...

All Kali wanted to do was dance. But how could he? After all, in his village, boys did not dance, especially not Bharatanatyam. A story about dreams and aspirations and believing in them. Beautiful story written by Aparna Karthikeyan. Illustrated by Somesh Kumar. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/30972-kali-wants-to-dance Ou...

Original story Little by Little by Anupa Lal. Translated by Anupa Lal. Illustrated by Ajit Narayan. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. बहादुर खरगोशों ने बदमाश भेड़िये को कैसे मज़ा चखाया? पढ़िये उसी की रोमांचक कहानी! Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak Player.fm: https...

Story written by Abodh Aras. Illustrated by Sumedha Sah. Photographs by Hashim Badani.   Published by Pratham Books.  Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Meet the street dogs of Mumbai. The roads are their playground and they have made the city and the people their own. The pictures in this book have been created using a combination of illustrations and photographs. The illustrations have been made by Sume...

God has given each one of us a unique gift. Appreciate it. Preserve it. Story by Vidya Terdalkar, Illustrated by Pooja Kale. Published by Door Step School. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/books-that-speak-childrens-sto...

Original story Lassi, Ice-cream or Falooda? by Mala Kumar and Manisha Chaudhry. Translated into Hindi by Rajesh Khar. Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan. Published by Pratham Books.  Narration: Asawari Doshi. क्या आम पन्ना लस्सी से ज़्यादा मज़ेदार है? या फ़ालूदा इन दोनों से ज़्यादा मज़ेदार है? यह तय करने का अच्छा तरीका तो यही है कि इनको चखा जाए और मीनू ऐसा ही कर रही है। इतनी गर्मी में और किया भी क्या जा सकता...

Birds and bats. Kites and planes. How often do you explore the incredible world above us? Get ready to spot the odd ones out in this wonderful book of patterns. Written and illustrated by Aditi Dilip. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/28121-look-up Our website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Listen...

आर्या हमेशा से उड़ने के सपने देखती थी। आओ जानें आर्या ने अपने सपने साकार कैसे किए। चलिए कॉकपिट में उसके साथ बतौर पायलट उसकी पहली उड़ान पर। सचमुच आज का दिन ख़ास और रोमांचक है! Original story "Arya in the Cockpit" by Nandita Jayaraj. Illustrated by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya. Translated into Hindi by Vibha Lohani. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver....

Original story Raju's First Flight by Nandita Jayaraj. Translated into Marathi by Jui Kulkarni. Illustrated by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya. Published by Pratham Books.  Narration: Asawari Doshi It’s an exciting day for Raju. Join him as he prepares for a very special flight journey. Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/12993-rajuch-pahila-vimaanudaan Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com...

कावेरी और शिवा मकड़े, मकड़ियाँ देखने निकले। साथ में उनकी शमा दीदी भी हैं। तो चलिए न, हम भी चलें। (Tags: Spiderweb, Ants, Insects, Kids, Stories, Hindi) Original story Off to See Spiders! by Vena Kapoor. Translated into Hindi by Swagata Sen Pillai. Illustrated by Pia Meenakshi. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes: ht...

Narayan, a small boy, used to enjoy his school like all other kids. But now he can't attend the school... Will he be able to go back to school again? (Tags: Door Step School, Marathi, underprivileged, Education, Kids, Stories, School) Beautiful story by Rajni Paranjape - based on a folktale. Illustrated by Sampada Bhanap, Shama Joshi, B. Suhasini, Ishaan Kshirsagar and Pooja Kale. Published by Doo...

रोहन अपने दाँतों में मंजन करने या नहाने से कतराता है। लेकिन उसकी बहन रिया उसे एक ऐसा रहस्य बताती है जिससे उसकी सोच बदल जाती है! Original story Brushing is No Fun! by Srividhya Venkat, Translated by Deepa Tripathi, Illustrated by Anupama Ajinkya Apte.  Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaevr link:https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/7767-dho-daalo Our website: www.booksthat...

Kalpana is learning to cycle, but it isn’t easy at all! She falls over and over again, even hurting herself. Does she finally learn to cycle? Does she give up? A heartwarming story about the importance of trying. Original story Kalpana's Cycle by Sowmya Rajendran, Translated into Marathi by Saraswati Naik, Illustrated by Kabini Amin.  Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storywea...

Meena is enjoying her summer holidays in Himalayas. She is enjoying the cool river, pleasant smell of the valley flowers and then she realizes, she has one more exam to go . Don't we all start dreaming about our holidays even before our exams get over? Tags: Summer, Holidays, Children, English, Stories Story written by Rajashree Natarajan, illustrated by Deepa Jayaraman. Published by Pratham Books...

The beautiful story describing how Rohan enjoyed his trip to Kokan. And which is his all-time favourite place? (Tags: Kokan, Vacation, Home, Children, Stories, Marathi) This story is originally based on a Foreign story.   Story written by Rajani Paranjape, illustrated by Sampada Bhanap, Shama Joshi, B. Suhasini, Ishaan Kshirsagar and Pooja Kale. Published by Door Step School Publications. (http://...

Does Raghav know what is the super prize he is going to receive, or rather he already has received? Beautiful story from Saral Spandan Magazine. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/books-that-speak-childrens-stories-in-mar...

What would happen if report cards were not all about studying and writing exams? What marks would you get then? (Tags: Children, English, PrathamBooks, Report card, School grades, Stories) Beautiful story written by Jane De Suza, illustrated by Sonal Gupta. This story can be read at https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/26976-the-very-shocking-report-card Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawa...

It is monsoon, and there's a koel cooing somewhere in the school. But it seems to have a sore throat! Parvez and Stella have never seen or heard a bird with a bad throat before, so they go looking for it. (Tags: Disability, Deaf, School, Friends, Hearing, Koel, English, Stories, Kids) Story written by Mala Kumar, illustrated by 211 Studio. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Sto...