Books That Speak

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...

How the wind breeze blows from one place to another place? A small beautiful poem in Hindi from a child's point of view. Written by Kavi Kedarnath 'Komal'. Thank you An e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this poem. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/3AWTyyRSYF4 Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Wa...

Now girls also want azadi. Freedom from violence and harassment, the freedom to choose and to exercise their rights. And azadi to be who they want to be. Original story बेटियाँ भी चाहें आज़ादी by Kamla Bhasin Translated by Kamla Bhasin Illustrated by Shrujana Shridhar Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Storyweaver Link : https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/131053-betiyaan-bhi-chaah...

Hamid is a small boy (age 5 years) and shows such a matured gesture towards his grandmother. Conquering over all his child - like wishes - instead of buying toys for himself, he buys a very useful kitchen tool for his grandmother from the Mela. Beautiful story by the great author Premchand , depicting the rural life of a Muslim family, revolving around the celebration of an important festival " Ei...

Meena's house was full of books, but Meena hated them all. But one day very strange incident happened which converted Meena from a book hater to a book lover. What was that incident? To find out, listen to this amazing story. Written by Manjusha Paavgi Translated into Hindi by Shri Arvind Gupta Illustrated by Jyoti Hiremath Published by Bharat Gyaan Vigyaan Samiti Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thank y...

A princess is unwell and she wants the moon. How the king and his courtiers did solve this problem?  Let's find out in this funny story.  Written by Jems Tharbar. Thanks to Shri. Arvind Gupta for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Webs...

The bird, Nano, got fascinated after listening to the stories about the green, serene Dehradun from her grandma. But to Nano's dismay, Dehradun had changed. Let us us experience the journey of Nano to Dehradun through this book. Written by Dr. Vedika Agrawal and Dr. Kunal Das.  Illustrated by Creative Knot. Published by Doon Tales . Narrated by Asawari Doshi . Wish to buy this book? : https:/...

It’s drizzling, and Appa tells Chiltari a story of the city of his childhood. And then father and son step out to discover a city where past meets present.   Original story ಅಂದು, ಇಂದು by S R Ramakrishna  Translated by Uma Kulkarni  Illustrated by Tanvi Bhat Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Storyweaver Link : https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/142475-appa-jevha-la...

Zeba and her Abbu are off to see the Qutab Minar. They are taking the Metro. Hop on, and ride with them. Original story On the Metro by Neha Singh Translated by Neha Singh .  Illustrated by Rai Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Storyweaver Link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/136438-metro-kee-sair Story's Video: https://youtu.be/PHeDBgQbniY Listen to the podcast: iTunes...

Aadya refuses to do anything without her Ma - whether it’s packing a bag for their holiday to Assam or it’s playing in the river. Will this trip make Aadya more self-reliant?   Original story " With You, Ma " by Adith A.K.  Translated by Suman Bajpai  Illustrated by Amalendu Kaushik   Published By Pratham Books   Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's video - YouTube Link Liste...

What happens when the king of the jungle imitates the king of the city? Many rocking adventures! Read this funny story to find out more. Gujarati Version of story on Storyweaver - Sinhani Ambadi Original story शेर का हौदा by Amar Goswami Translated into Gujarati by Anita Dixit Illustrated by Partho Sengupta Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's video - YouTube Link  Lis...

Books That Speak Junior is a podcast where kids are narrating the stories, poems in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English. Books That Speak Junior on : Spotify Apple Podcasts Do come and enjoy the stories ! ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: ht...

Books That Speak Junior is a podcast where kids are narrating the stories, poems in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English. Books That Speak Junior on : Spotify Apple Podcasts Do come and enjoy the stories ! ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: ht...