Books That Speak

Imagine all the stories rivers could tell us about the past, present and future! Rivers were there when humans wanted to grow food. They were there when humans started to build cities. They are still here, providing water, food and livelihoods. But they are also being treated like rubbish bins. Rivers know how to take care of us, but if we want a future with them, maybe it is time for humans to ta...

A mouse tries to carry a big bun home. Then he learns that it does not always pay to be greedy. Original story The Greedy Mouse by Pratham Books , Written by Herminder Ohri , Illustrated by Herminder Ohri , Translated by Manisha Chaudhry Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: लालची चूहे जी on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/EC8bnBJ9cmo Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts....

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence day, a small tribute from Books That Speak in the form of three stories. This is the third story from this garland. Shaana is travelling the length and breadth of the country with her parents, exploring the many landscapes and peoplescapes of India. She documents her travels in letters that she writes to her friends back at school. A book that explores...

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence day, a small tribute from Books That Speak in the form of three stories. This is the second story from this garland. This is the real story of Sheker Goud, the first triple amputee to climb Mount Elbrus (Russia) and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of the African subcontinent. An alumini of the Vivekanand Institute of Human excellence, he derives his...

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence day, a small tribute from Books That Speak in the form of three stories. This is the first story from this garland.  Story is about the great poet and freedom fighter Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar. Original story in Tamil by StoryWeaver Community, Written by Gayathri Kalyanaraman , Illustrated by Gayathri Kalyanaraman and Juhi Agarwal , Translat...

In the village of Lakshpur children learn about their dreams through the experiences of an old Peepal tree. Original story Our Aspirations / हमारी आकांक्षाएं by Simple Education Foundation , Written by Dhyanvi Katharani , Illustrated by Ramya Rajeevan , Translated by Dhyanvi Katharani Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Our Aspirations on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/_wUeR8R5MK8...

Mini is in Standard 6, old enough to vote in the school elections. Soon, she has to help choose the school captain. Whom should she vote for? Original story Mini's First Vote by Pratham Books , Written by Shabnam Minwalla , Illustrated by Ekta Bharti , Translated by Varsha Gajendragadkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: मिनीचे पहिले मतदान on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/NzqWi...

As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are. Original story When a Forest Wakes Up by Pratham Books , Written by Sudarshan Shaw , Illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw , Translated by Vasundhara...

Shruthi has to grow a plant. But she doesn’t want to grow it in soil. Is there any other way? Original story Shruthi Floats an Idea by Pratham Books , Written by Navin Dorairaju , Illustrated by Vibha Surya , Translated by Varsha Gajendragadkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: श्रुतीने लढवली शक्कल on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/-kQ-oncdOWo Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://...

Puchku is off on a new adventure. The Brilliant Plans Department by Boltu, Puchku and Dodla (BPD)2 is on a mission to find a song for a baby bird. But there are too many songs to choose from. Original story Puchku Seeks a Song by Pratham Books , Written by Deepanjana Pal , Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe , Translated by Nagraj Rao Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: पुचकू को गाने की तलाश on Storyweav...

Mina has to take part in the 400-metre dash for Sports Day. She knows she has to practise. First she runs 100 metres, then 200 metres, but can she make it to 400 metres? Learn to measure distance as Mina trains. Original story Mina Makes a Dash by Pratham Books , Written by Anjali Alappat , Illustrated by Yogee Chandrasekaran , Translated by Vasundhara Bahuguna Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: क्...

BOINK BOINK BOINK... Aman could hear it. What was 'it'? Read on to solve this great mystery set in Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. You are sure to have a lot of good clean fun! Original story The Boink Mystery by Pratham Books , Written by Manisha Chaudhry and Mala Kumar , Illustrated by Soumya Menon , Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: बुंग बुंगचे रहस्य on Storyweaver S...

Trouble’s missing! Who Trouble? Only the naughtiest dog you’ve ever met. Help Abhi look for her? Written by Menaka Raman , Illustrated by Damini Gupta , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: The Trouble with Trouble on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/0In_vVCt1h8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357...

सरिता को पढ़ना पसंद नही है| लेकिन जब उसने कक्षा में निबंध सुनाया तो सब दंग रह गए| शिक्षिका ने सरिता को क्या कहा? जानने के लिए पढ़े कहानी| Written by Alka Ranade , Illustrated by Ajit Narayan , Published By Pratham Education Foundation Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: निबंध की कॉपी on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/jXXgfDr5DXw Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple...

Priya, the cow, is sick. Her tummy hurts. Read this book to find out why she was unwell, and how her friends helped her. Original story What did Priya eat? by Pratham Books , Written by Anna D , Illustrated by Shreya Sen , Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: काय बरे खाल्ले असावे प्रियाने on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/yP7Ceduo0Pg Listen to the podc...

For one full minute, the sun will disappear behind the moon, and a ring of fire will be seen instead. Astronomer Rathna is very excited. Watch her day unfold at the planetarium. Original story Rathna and the Ring of Fire by Pratham Books , Written by Nandita Jayaraj , Illustrated by Shivam Choudhary , Translated by M. A. Sameer Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: रत्ना और आग का घेरा on Storywea...

Manju and Hamid are playing a game of 'I Spy by the lake'. But why is the game making Hamid sad? And what can they do about it? A story about pollution and the declining state of water bodies. Original story I Spy a Lake! by Pratham Books , Written by Menaka Raman , Illustrated by Balaram J , Translated by Hemlatta Kar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: તળાવ કાંઠે શોધ on Storyweaver Story's Vi...

Meet Durva and Dhrubo. And Dhrubo's wheeeeelchair. Join the brother and sister as they explore parks, markets, and many other places and have lots of fun together, just like siblings do. Written by Salil Chaturvedi , Illustrated by Tanvi Bhat , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: My Brother's Wheeeeelchair on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/SRkl9AHpqMw Li...

Gulli-danda is the king of all games, is simple with no rules or bets or bats or nets. Steeped in the rural scene of India, it is free of any division and discrimination. As the narrator comes back to his hometown as an established engineer, yearning for a game of gulli-danda, somehow his status and wealth has crept up between him and his childhood friends from the village, taking away the wild es...

When the jackal tried to catch a chicken, the young chicken had to quickly think of ways to save herself. In the end, the chicken was able to save herself. Original story in Odia by Pratham Books , Written by Juanga Writers' Group , Illustrated by Sugrib Kumar Juanga , Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: कोंबडीचे हुशार पिल्लू on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://...

When King Anawrahta looked up to admire the tall pagoda, his crown fell down. Read this story set in present-day Myanmar to see if the crown stayed on his head. Original story The King's Crown by Pratham Books , Written by Richa Bhaskar , Illustrated by Meenal Singh , Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: राजाचा मुकुट on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/e...

The elder brother is found with books and formulas. The younger brother is found with butterflies and lost kites. The elder brother keeps studying everyday and barely does anything else. The younger brother plays in gardens and enjoys doing what he likes. The elder brother takes every chance to criticize his younger brother for not studying. The younger brother still keeps playing outdoors. What f...

Manu’s father and grandfather are potters, and Manu is learning the craft. This lively story depicts both the simple joys and the hardships of a potter’s life, from gathering clay and making pots to selling them in the city markets. Bulbul Sharma’s enchanting story is illustrated by Shanti Devi in the Madhubani style. Original story Manu Mixes Clay and Sunshine by Dastkari Haat Samiti , Written by...

Algu Chowdhry and Jumman Sheikh are different from each other in every way one can imagine. Yet both of them are best friends, helping out each other in every way they can. But their friendship is suddenly threatened by a situation neither thought they would find themselves in. Algu is chosen to deliver justice in a panchayat where Jumman is the wrong-doer. Will Algu forego the truth to save his f...

Physicist E C George Sudarshan made one of the greatest scientific discoveries in the 20th century. It helped answer fascinating questions about atoms, the tiny particles that make up our universe. Written by Ananya Dasgupta , Illustrated by Siddhi Vartak , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: E C George Sudarshan - The Man who Loved Physics on Storyweaver Story's Vide...