Books That Speak

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...

Know about the heritage Amulya Library of Bihar. Written by Pratham Resource Centre , Illustrated by Pratham Content Group , Published By Pratham Education Foundation Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: गोपाल नारायण पब्लिक लायब्ररी - भरतपुरा on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/6lgDG5f1zb0 Listen to the podcast : iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id12873...

Young Mumtaz has come from her village to Lucknow to learn new stitches for the chikankari that she and the other women in her village do. Thanks to her friend Munnu, Mumtaz learns even more than she had imagined! Jolly Rohtagi’s sensitive story is illustrated by Ram Soni through sanjhi, the art of paper cutting. Original story Mumtaz Embroiders Her Dreams by Dastkari Haat Samiti , Written by Joll...

When the rest of her class is napping, Mohana is busy watching an army of ants. When she grows up, she becomes an entomologist. Read about Rajmohana Keloth and her world of tiny insects. Written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar , Illustrated by Joanna Davala , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Rajmohana Keloth: The Bug Finder on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/iD...

Ammini misses school, and her brother Unni misses his aunt. Both of them miss playing in the park. But everyone has to stay indoors. Maybe they can go out for a walk today? Ammini hopes so. A day in the life of two children in a time of lockdowns and social distancing. Original story At Home by Pratham Books , Written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar , Illustrated by Annada Menon , Translated by Vasundhara...

Chinar loves football. She wants to win the World Cup when she grows up. One day, when she asks Ma for a new pair of shoes, she hears the story of Kanu dadu, who played against the British barefoot—and won. Original story Barefoot Kanu Dadu by Pratham Books , Written by Ananya Dasgupta , Illustrated by Kalp Sanghvi and Upamanyu Bhattacharyya , Translated by Rajesh Khar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Yo...

Seema’s school will finally have a library. But they still need 40% more money to buy books. Join Seema and her classmates as they raise funds for the library and learn the concept of percentages. Original story A Library Story by Pratham Books , Written by Anitha Murthy , Illustrated by Dipanjan Dutta Chowdhury , Translated by Vibha Lohani Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Spea...

The Right Way School has only the right way of doing things and that’s how Mrs Gambhir teaches as well. Until one day a girl with wild hair and endless curiosity joins the school and stumps everyone with her questions, her merry voice, and her behaviour. What will happen next? Original story The Right Way School by Pratham Books , Written by Shabnam Minwalla , Illustrated by Fahad Faizal , Transla...

Zahra’s Dadima has an unusually large nose. It picks up scents that others cannot even imagine. Zahra wants a super nose too. Find out what happens when Dadima and Zahra take a deep sniff of attar and embark on an adventure to train for a super nose. Original story The Nose of all Noses by Pratham Books , Written by Meera Ganapathi , Illustrated by Nancy Raj , Translated by Swagata Sen Pillai Narr...

Story Title: The Secret World of Mehlli Gobhai: The Man Who Found Art Everywhere The murky waters of a winding stream, stark trees stripped of leaves, a crow messing up a canvas—Mehlli Gobhai saw art in all of this. Follow the journey of this inspiring painter and see how art is all around and can help you see the world anew. Written by Jerry Pinto , Illustrated by Kripa B , Paintings by Mehlli Go...

“Watch people move in the magic photographs! A picture two miles long! Only three annas!” This is how a magician named Dadasaheb Phalke invited people in the street to come and watch his first film. Other actors in this amazing story about the genius of Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema, include a cook who played a woman and the first film editor in Indian cinema who happened to be a w...

It’s Ramzan and Hakeem sahib has a case of the hiccups — so he can’t drink water to make it go away. What will hic-hic-hiccuping Hakeem sahib do, and can his patients help their beloved doctor? Original story Hakeem's Hiccups by Pratham Books , Written by Sadaf Siddique , Illustrated by Studio Babakiki , Translated by Smiti Gandhi Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visit...

Paati and Appa are worried because of the failing rice crops. But Paati has an answer hidden in a wooden box, a secret more precious than gold. Savi and Selvan watch Paati unlock the power of indigenous seeds and knowledge in this book about farming. Written by Meenu Thomas , Illustrated by Kruttika Susarla , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by...

Champa loves to sing. But she can’t sing on stage. Will she be able to face the huge crowd on her school’s Annual Day? Original story Stage Fright by Pratham Books , Written by Yamini Vijayan , Illustrated by Somesh Kumar , Translated by Nandita Muni Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source:   રંગમંચનો ડર Story on Storywea...