Books That Speak

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories #बालभारती #aajinepahilelachor #आजीने पाहिलेला चोर When there is a home, there are different personalities. Everyone has their own peculiar nature, own style. And that creates an fun-filled environment. One day, a thief entered the house and then..... Let's enjoy what happens next in this story from Marathi Balbharti Std. 5 (1984 edition). Written by Vy...

#hindistories #prathambooks #storyweaver #monsoon #rain #watercycle #crop #farming #meteorologists #scientists Sometimes the monsoon arrives a little early. Sometimes, a little late. But climate change is making rainfall more and more difficult to predict, and even dangerous. Meet the meteorologists, physicists, farmers and other experts whose lives are dedicated to studying rainfall and its impac...

#hindistories #prathambooks #storyweaver #monsoon #rain #watershortage #wildanimals Varsha and her Appa live near the forest. It has been a hot summer and Varsha is feeling the heat. One day she hears a strange noise and decides to investigate. Only she can hear the sound and wonders what it is. What will Varsha find and will Appa believe her? Original story  The Sound of Water  by  Pratham Books...

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories #arunimasinha Let's meet Arunima Sinha - the first woman amputee to climb Mt. Everest - through this story. Failure while achieving your aim should not dishearten you, but the weak aim itself is a problem. Written by Supriya Khot. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story...

#gujarativarta #balbharti #gujaratistories Satisfaction is itself a reward, says Kishorsinh J. Solanki in this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video :  ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KCy5qPIqWG0 To receive updates about Online and Offline storytelling events from Books That Speak, join the whatsapp group:...

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories #dhondokeshavkarve Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve was an Indian Social Reformer who has worked as a pioneer in the field of Women's welfare. He was a recipient of Bharat Ratna in the year 1958. Let's know about this eminent personality, about his life and his ocean-deep social work. This is a chapter from Marathi Kumarbharti class 10 textbook. Writte...

#marathistories #kids #stage #drama #school Aisha and Maria are best friends. Until, one day, their classteacher praises Maria for her singing. Then Maria gets the part of a butterfly in a play, and Aisha does not. Aisha’s heart hurts so much that she thinks it could burst. A story about envy and the confusion that comes along with it. Original story  It's Not Fair  by  Pratham Books, Written...

#marathistories #kids “Shoo!” says everyone who sees the little brown dog. She hears the word so often that she begins to think it’s her name. Until a boy taking a shortcut home decides to share his lunch with her... Original story  A Dog Called Shoo  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Kavitha Punniyamurthi, Illustrated by  Sarthak Sinha, Translated by  Faruk S. Kazi Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story&#...

#gujarativarta #balbharti #gujaratistories A mouse is suffering from a conjunctivitis. Let's see what Dr. Rabbit suggests him, in this poem by Dr. I. K. Vijaliwala. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video :  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/MntHWoG9JJ8 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:...

#hindistories #kids Everyone wants a different-coloured gola from the mela! If only there were an easier way for Mariyu to remember all of their choices? A story that introduces the concept of Venn diagrams Original story  Gola Gola  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Aithihya Ashok Kumar, Illustrated by  Aithihya Ashok Kumar, Translated by  Poonam S. Kudesia Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Vid...

#gujarativarta #balbharti #gujaratistories A small kid is whispering his prayer to God.. Shhhhh... No one else should be able to hear the same. What is he saying in his prayer? Let's read this cute poem by Hemen Shah. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Fox and crow - a famous tale. But with a twist at end. Written by D B Rawal. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook P...

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories Poetess has described the picture of Gender Equality and she is very much hopeful that this will be reality one day. Let's see in this poem from Marathi Kumarbharti class 10 textbook. Written by Neerja Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video :  https://youtu...

#hindikahaniyan #balbharti #hindistories Pilgrimage is important in our life. In this new era, there is a shift in pilgrimage destinations - scientific destinations ! Let's see in this chapter from Hindi Balbharti class 4 textbook. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video :  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/quk...

#marathigoshti #balbharti Aappa, a school peon, pennes down his emotions for standard 10 students, from the school he is working for. This is the chapter from the textbook Marathi Kumarbharti class 10. Written by Arvind Jagtap Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video :  ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/TLyKf_8Duig ⁠...

#hindikahaniyan #balbharti #hindistories There is a natural tendency of every human being - total try to grab attention from other. In this chapter ( a humorous satire ) from the textbook Hindi Balbharti class 8, person is trying to steal peoples' attention by falling sick. Brilliantly written by Latif Ghonghi Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production...

#marathigoshti #balbharti Grandma, in this chapter from the textbook Marathi Kumarbharti class 10, is the Preserver of the house. She is the Man of the house! Written by Mahendra Kadam Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video :  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/wPgSEkx3vmo ⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  ⁠⁠https:...

The song which depicts patriotism and solidarity towards the country, our motherland.. Written by renowned Poet late Shri Mangesh Padgaonkar Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video :  ⁠ https://youtu.be/2-esd7XpeC8 ⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-spea...

Hasina and her family live happily in their rainy village. Until one day the tides turn, and Amma and young Hasina are swept away by fear. They join a river of escaping people. They become refugees in a new country, away from everything that is familiar. A story that explores the meaning of home. Original story  Home  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Fausto Aarya De Santis, Illustrated by  Ogin Naya...

Muthulakshmi P. is growing very tall. Nobody can tell how tall she will be when she is all grown up. But what if her height doubled? And doubled over and over again? Original story  Twice as Tall  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Rakesh Khanna, Illustrated by  Jemma Jose, Translated by  Manohar Notani Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/4xfw_pOyxbo Source:  दोगुनी लम्बी...

Dida has a forgetting illness. She almost went to the grocery store wearing just one sandal, instead of both, and she forgot the numbers between three and ten. What will Dida forget next? A tender story of memory told by a young girl about her grandmother. Original story  Forgetful Dida  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Himanjali Sankar, Illustrated by  Aditi Anand, Translated by  Sandhya Narrated b...

Articles/Videos about Kali by Aparna Karthikeyan: 1. https://ruralindiaonline.org/en/articles/kali-introduces-pari/   2. https://ruralindiaonline.org/en/articles/kali-the-dancer-and-his-dreams-1/ 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. Original story ...

Drama.. Theatre.. Audience.. Village.. It is the atmosphere to experience! This is a tale of drama performed in village and the fun & laughter riot during that, due to the "over-involvement" of son-in-law into the storyline of that drama. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://...

Many people we meet during different phases of our life. Some of the people leave fading impact on us, but some of the people leave a deep positive impact. Here comes Jhoolan Mama who spends time with neighbourhood children, give them practical - educational science experience. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Sto...

Poem - it is like a story unfolded in rhythm. Enjoy two short poems. Poem 1 - Vasudev Poem 2 - Angat Pangat by Kamla Pawar Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune and Kishor magazine. Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/2w4aEA7UGuk Listen to the podcast: iTunes :  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/i...

Mira is leaving for boarding school tomorrow. Arav will miss his older sister who is so much fun to be around. Can he make her some memories to take along? Original story  Come Back Soon, Mira  by  Pratham Books, Written by  Chatura Rao, Illustrated by  Saumya Oberoi, Translated by  Ashlesha Gore Narrated by  Asawari Doshi Story's Video :  https://youtu.be/tsA1QQlGyJU Source:  लवकर परत ये हं म...